Exploring Judaism Writers Fellowship Cohort 2: 2026
Exploring Judaism, the digital home of Conservative/Masorti Judaism, and our Movement’s Center for Human Dignity & Public Policy are partnering to launch a paid, four-month, cohort-based LGBTQ+ Writers Fellowship for Conservative/traditional egalitarian LGBTQ+ writers (18+) to cultivate their professional voice, expand their writing portfolio and network, and share Torah with a broad audience.
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Overview of the Afternoon Service
The Afternoon Service, called Minḥah (or Mincha), is much shorter than the Morning Service and has no unique components.
What Prompts Change in Our Liturgy?
Changes in liturgy are born out of changes in the theological and historical life of a people, both the individual and the community.
What Does the Shema Mean?
The Shema is the twice-daily renewal of our vows, to focus on what matters in the world: love, relationship, community and the Holy.
Opportunity to Connect Deeper: Why We Learn Torah
When I study Torah, I always do two things: 1. I ask myself, how did what I just read apply to my life? 2. I ...
Rain Insertions Part 3: Requesting Rain in the Diaspora
In the third part of our series on rain insertions, take a look at why something based in the land of Israel applies in the ...












