Counting the Omer
Counting the Omer, sefirat haomer, is a daily mitzvah from the second night of Passover until Shavuot. Seven weeks of seven days for a total of forty-nine days.
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Celebrating Shavuot
Shavuot, one of the three pilgrimage festival holidays, celebrates the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai and the harvest of First Fruits, Yom haBikkurim.
Jan08
I was just offered an Aliyah to the Torah: What do I do?
What do I do when I’m offered an aliyah to the Torah? What is it? This special honor gives us a front row seat at a 3000 year old custom.
Oct13
Prayer for Israel
Rabbis Nicole Guzik and Erez Sherman offer a prayer for Israel. This was first offered at a vigil on October 8th, 2023.
May16
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.
May24
The History of Tzedakah
The degree to which a person was obligated to contribute to the poor became the mark of membership in a community.
Feb13
Finding Meaning in Communal Prayer Without Hebrew Fluency
Being in community, singing with heart, by listening to the prayers, or by intending to connect with G-d are ways to lift up our experience.
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