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Hanukkah
The holiday of Hanukkah celebrates the miracle of oil, the rededication of the Temple, and the shining of light in the darkness.
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Shabbat
Shabbat is the weekly day of rest, rooted in the story of creation and the Exodus from Egypt, celebrated starting Friday evening at sundown and ending Saturday night.​
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Torah can be a powerful force in our lives.
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Shabbat for Jewish Pets and Their Owners

Shabbat for Jewish Pets and Their Owners

What do I do on a long Shabbat Afternoon?

What do I do on a long Shabbat Afternoon?

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Havdalah: An Overview

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Tanakh Yomi

Tanakh Yomi: The Beauty Of Daily Study

Tanakh Yomi: The Beauty Of Daily Study

Common Terms in Torah Study

Common Terms in Torah Study

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What is Tahanun?
Jun29

What is Tahanun?

, Liturgy Prayer

Tahanun is the name for a series of penitential prayers that follow the Amidah during the Morning and Afternoon Services.

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Confronting the Myth of Consent in Circumcision: Five Perspectives
Feb13

Confronting the Myth of Consent in Circumcision: Five Perspectives

February 13, 2025 Brit Milah Lifecycles
We are charged with passing the Torah to the next generation and teaching them to value it. Circumcision is a powerful symbol of that.
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Blessings Over Food and Drink
Jul17

Blessings Over Food and Drink

July 17, 2024 Blessings Every Day
There are many blessings over food and drink. Learn how to determine what blessing to use before and after eating a meal.
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Are Non-Kosher Animals Permitted for Organ Transplants?
Jul10

Are Non-Kosher Animals Permitted for Organ Transplants?

July 10, 2024 Animals CJLS
Are non-kosher animals permitted for organ transplants? Rabbi Shai Cherry explains the recent teshuvah from the CJLS.
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May16

Why Prayer Matters

, May 16, 2023 Every Day Prayer
Tefillah is more than the sum of its parts and encompasses far more than the obligation to recite certain specific daily prayers.
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Guiding Questions: Numbers 34

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Guiding Questions: Numbers 28

Parashat Pinchas

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