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Search Results for: Leider We are thankful for the writers that have contributed to Exploring Judaism! Authors List Adam Berkowitz Aimee Close Alex Friedman ...
Blessings and Bodies: Praying Without the Book

Blessings and Bodies: Praying Without the Book

Begin with our bodies. One of the things I love about morning blessings in the Jewish tradition, is that they begin with our bodies. ...

Tikkun Leil Shavuot 5783/2023

Search Results for: Leider Tikkun Leil Shavuot is an all night Torah study marathon! What to learn more about what a Tikkun Leil Shavuot ...
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How to Make your Zoom Seder not Suck

Back in the days of the late 2010s, Passover seders were known for being grand celebrations! Many synagogues and Jewish Community Centers set up ...
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Tips for Passover with Toddlers

Passover. No matter how you personally feel about the holiday, there is no doubt that it is the most celebrated Jewish holiday in modern ...
What does it take to feel Jewish

What does it take to feel Jewish?

Building a memory bank: collecting first, second and third memories of experiences helps us feel like we belong. By doing ‘Jewish,’ we create meaningful ...
Unpacking the Phrase: Barukh HaShem

Unpacking the Phrase: Barukh HaShem

“How are you?” “Barukh HaShem.” Barukh Hashem (בָּרוּךְ הַשֵּׁם) is the quintessential Jewish way to say, “Thank God.” It is a way to express appreciation ...
The Risks of Playing Jewish Geography

The Risks of Playing Jewish Geography

Why does Judaism feel so insular at times? In the fast-moving game of Jewish geography, you make connections with who you don’t know, by ...
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Why should I put up a mezuzah?

Move and mark the moment This year, for the first time, I counted how many times I have moved in my life: 19 times. ...
Embracing Kitniyot on Passover

Embracing Kitniyot on Passover

A call to Ashkenazim for a richer, more inclusive celebration Passover, or Pesach, marks one of the most significant festivals on the Jewish calendar, ...