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Category: Holidays
Lulav and Etrog: The Four Species
Besides dwelling in a sukkah, the other significant mitzvah of Sukkot is the taking up of the arba·ah minim, literally “the four species.”
Rabbi Alan Lucas
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The Observant Life (Book)
October 28, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Sukkot at Home
While celebrating Sukkot at home, rituals include lighting candles, sitting in the sukkah, and customs related to the sukkah.
Rabbi Alan Lucas
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The Observant Life (Book)
October 28, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Sukkot in the Synagogue
On the mornings of Sukkot, Shacharit and Musaf follow the standard festival format. The lulav and etrog should be shaken.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
October 28, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Intermediate Days of Sukkot
The intermediate days of Sukkot, the weekdays, combine some features of festival days and normal weekdays to create wholly unique day.
Rabbi Alan Lucas
,
The Observant Life (Book)
October 28, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Hoshana Rabbah
Although the fifth intermediate day of Sukkot is known as Hoshana Rabbah, it is technically just the last day of ḥol ha-mo·eid.
Rabbi Alan Lucas
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The Observant Life (Book)
October 28, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
What is Sh’mini Atzeret?
The final two days of Sukkot are a totally separate holiday called Sh'mini Atzeret. Liturgy includes Yizkor and the prayer for rain.
Rabbi Alan Lucas
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The Observant Life (Book)
October 28, 2022
Holidays
Shemini Atzeret
What is Simhat Torah?
Simḥat Torah means “the joy of Torah” and is the name for the day on which the annual cycle of Torah readings begins and ends. ...
Rabbi Alan Lucas
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The Observant Life (Book)
October 28, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Sh’mini Atzeret Candle Lighting
The laws for lighting candles on Sh’mini Atzeret are similar to those for Shabbat. These laws also apply to Simḥat Torah.
Rabbi Alan Lucas
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The Observant Life (Book)
October 28, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Rituals of Sukkot
Sukkot, one of the shalosh r’galim, the three pilgrimage festivals is celebrated five days after Yom Kippur.
Rabbi Alan Lucas
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The Observant Life (Book)
October 14, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
The Sukkah
The sukkah for Sukkot has some very basic requirements, but beyond these rules its construction is left to one’s imagination and creativity.
Rabbi Alan Lucas
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The Observant Life (Book)
October 13, 2022
Building a Sukkah
High Holidays
Sukkot Candle Lighting
The laws for lighting candles on Sukkot are almost identical to the laws for Shabbat candle lighting, with the exception of covering eyes.
Rabbi Alan Lucas
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The Observant Life (Book)
October 13, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Ne’ilah
Ne’ilah is an additional service, recited only at the conclusion of Yom Kippur. It signifies the sealing of the Book of Life.
Rabbi Alan Lucas
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The Observant Life (Book)
October 4, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Minḥah on Yom Kippur
Minhah, the Afternoon Service, begins with the Torah service, including selections from Leviticus and the haftarah on the Book of Jonah.
Rabbi Alan Lucas
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The Observant Life (Book)
October 4, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Yom Kippur Musaf Service
The Yom Kippur Musaf Service includes two services: the Avodah service and the Martyrology service. Musaf follows Yizkor and Torah reading.
Rabbi Alan Lucas
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The Observant Life (Book)
October 4, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Yom Kippur Candle Lighting
Following the Yom Kippur meal, candles are lit in a similar fashion to those lit on Rosh Hashanah. A Yizkor candle is also lit.
Rabbi Alan Lucas
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The Observant Life (Book)
October 3, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Yom Kippur Evening Service
Maariv, the evening service, following Kol Nidrei on Erev Yom Kippur, is similar in many ways to daily Maariv but has notable differences.
Rabbi Alan Lucas
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The Observant Life (Book)
October 3, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Yom Kippur Morning Services
The Yom Kippur morning service is similar to Rosh Hashanah, with the exception of the Amidah and the selections for the Torah service.
Rabbi Alan Lucas
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The Observant Life (Book)
October 3, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Erev Yom Kippur and the Customs Preceding It
Preparations on Erev Yom Kippur are intrinsic to the awe-inspiring observance of the day: a special meal, candle lighting, and charity.
Rabbi Alan Lucas
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The Observant Life (Book)
October 3, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Kol Nidrei and Being Imperfect Together
Yom Kippur begins with the dramatic Kol Nidrei service, intended to annul vows made between yourself and God.
Rabbi Alan Lucas
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The Observant Life (Book)
October 3, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Yom Kippur Yizkor Service
The Memorial Service, Yizkor, is recited on Yom Kippur, one of four times throughout the year, to remember loved ones and Jewish martyrs.
Rabbi Alan Lucas
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The Observant Life (Book)
October 3, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Shemini Atzeret: Chilling with God
Shemini Atzeret is a holiday that has left Jews puzzled for generations, but it's really about our intimate relationship with God.
Emily Jaeger
September 23, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Jewish Halloween: Hoshana Rabbah
Rather than prohibit Halloween (and turn Jewish kids off), we have an opportunity to talk about Hoshana Rabbah and our heritage of ghost stories.
Emily Jaeger
September 23, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
What’s Water Got to Do With It?
How does the imagery of water and rain connect Shemini Atzreet and Simchat Torah? What can we learn from this?
Risa Finkelstein Sugarman
September 23, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Just the Tip of the Etrog
Reflecting on the idea that a tiny, fragile protuberance can make an entire ritual object unfit for use is absurd. Here's what it teaches us.
Rabbi Dan Ornstein
September 23, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
What Does it Mean to Dwell in the Sukkah?
Living in the Sukkah can mean just living in an outdoor hut for a week, but it can also bring so much more meaning into ...
Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal
September 22, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Navigating Yom Kippur with Toddlers and Young Children
Yom Kippur with young children can be a challenge. Here are some tips for making the holiday meaningful for them and for you.
Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal
September 22, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Why Do We Read Jonah On Yom Kippur?
With lessons on failure, the value of admitting our mistakes, and allowing ourselves and others to apologize, the Book of Jonah has much to teach ...
Rabbi Allan Berkowitz
September 22, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Tashlikh: A Quick Overview
One of the beautiful customs associated with Rosh Hashanah is Tashlikh, a brief service that takes place by a body of water.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
September 20, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Are There Only Ten Days of Repentance Each Year?
Teshuvah in the 10 days of Repentance between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are sacred days, but what about the days before and beyond those?
Risa Finkelstein Sugarman
September 19, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
5 Myths about T’shuvah
Five myths that we tell ourselves about t'shuvah that keep us from doing it skillfully or doing it at all.
Rabbi Kerry Chaplin
September 19, 2022
Elul
High Holidays
What is Tashlich?
What is Tashlich? How do you do it, what is its history, what are the environmental concerns and, of course, why I love Tashlich.
Emily Jaeger
September 19, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Dress to Impress Yourself…Into the Book of Life
Sara Beth Berman teaches us: Everything you need to know about clothing the body that holds your precious soul for the High Holidays.
Sara Beth Berman (she/her)
September 19, 2022
Clothing
High Holidays
What to Read to Prepare for the High Holidays this Year
Rabbi Mordechai Rackover recommends these reads to help you prepare for the themes, liturgy, and spirit of the High Holidays.
Rabbi Mordechai Rackover
September 16, 2022
Elul
High Holidays
Rosh Hashanah Musaf Service
The Musaf Service for Rosh Hashanah contains familiar opening and closing blessings of the Amidah with the usual High Holiday interpolations.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
September 16, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
The Shofar on Rosh Hashanah
Sounding of the shofar is a characteristic mitzvah of Rosh Hashanah. The holiday is alternatively called the Day of Sounding the Shofar.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
September 16, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Rosh Hashanah Torah Reading
Rosh Hashanah Torah reading includes Abraham, Sarah, and the Binding of Isaac. Haftarot tell the story of Samuel and other relevant themes.
Rabbi Alan Lucas
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The Observant Life (Book)
September 16, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Rosh Hashanah Synagogue Services
For most people, Rosh Hashanah means a lot of time spent praying in the synagogue. These are the complex explanations behind those prayers.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
September 16, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Could The Terminator Do Teshuvah?
Rabbi Dan Ornstein teaches us: human freedom is ineradicable and that our dignity is predicated upon our moral responsibility.
Rabbi Dan Ornstein
September 16, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
My Bangin’ Rosh Hashanah Seder
Emily Jaeger explains to us: What is the Rosh Hashanah seder, how do we perform it, and why you might consider doing one too.
Emily Jaeger
September 15, 2022
Food
High Holidays
Being Called by God
When we say hineni to ourselves and our lives have a spiritual center, our existence will be more meaningful, and we'll live a more purposeful ...
Rabbi Mark Zimmerman
September 15, 2022
Elul
High Holidays
Rosh Hashanah At Home
Personal and at-home Rosh Hashanah rituals include candle lighting, eating apples with honey, and sharing meals.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
September 15, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Candle Lighting for Rosh Hashanah
When and how to do Rosh Hashanah Candle Lighting. We usher in Rosh Hashanah by lighting candles, just as we do on Shabbat.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
September 12, 2022
Blessings
Every Day
Why Do We Ask for Forgiveness in Elul?
Asking for forgiveness not only cultivates empathy and humility, but it provides an opportunity for renewal.
Emily Jaeger
September 7, 2022
Elul
High Holidays
The Days Between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
The days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are known as the Ten Days of Repentance and include the Fast of Gedaliah.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
September 7, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Elul’s Shofar: A Poem
Elul's shofar blasts daily remind us of all we need to do to prepare spiritually for the upcoming holidays and the start of the new ...
Rabbi Suzanne Brody
September 1, 2022
Elul
High Holidays
How do I observe Selichot?
It is said that Selichot opens the gates of heaven for the High Holy Days. This Selichot, do what opens your heart to the gates ...
Rabbi Kerry Chaplin
August 30, 2022
Elul
High Holidays
The Challenge of Faith
In faith: What matters in such things is the attitude of the one who is asking the question. What matters is an orientation of faithfulness.
Rabbi Dr. Bradley Shavit Artson
August 30, 2022
Elul
High Holidays
Customs before Rosh Hashanah
There are customs in order to prepare for Rosh Hashanah, including Selichot, physical changes in the synagogue, and immersing in the mikveh.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
August 30, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Living With No Regrets
While introspection is healthy, too much regret can discourage us from embracing our unchangeable past and our openness to future choices.
Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal
August 25, 2022
Elul
High Holidays
(Not) Announcing Rosh Hashanah
On Rosh Hashanah, we do not recite the traditional blessings announcing a new month for a variety of different reasons.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
August 21, 2022
Elul
High Holidays
What are Selichot?
Selichot are special prayers recited in anticipation of the High Holidays introducing us to the themes of the upcoming holidays.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
August 21, 2022
Elul
High Holidays
When is the Jewish New Year?
There are four New Years, each with its own purpose. That said, the counting of the new year begins with Rosh Hashanah, in the seventh ...
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
August 21, 2022
Elul
High Holidays
Non-Ritual Ways of Preparing in Elul
There are many ways to spiritually prepare in Elul for the Yamim Nora'im, the Days of Awe, also known as the High Holidays.
Rabbi Alan Lucas
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The Observant Life (Book)
August 19, 2022
Elul
High Holidays
Rituals and Prayers Recited in Elul
The ritual preparations for the High Holidays begin a full month in advance with the onset of the month of Elul.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
August 19, 2022
Elul
High Holidays
Seliḥot: What do we recite?
Seliḥot, a series of penitential prayers, are recited in anticipation of Rosh Hashanah and the Days of Repentance. Here's what to recite.
Rabbi Miles B. Cohen
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Leslie Rubin
August 16, 2022
Elul
High Holidays
What If I Can’t (or Don’t Want to) Fast on Tisha B’Av?
Rabbi Ilana Garber offers us her nine ways to make the 9th day of Av meaningful that do not involve fasting.
Rabbi Ilana C. Garber
August 1, 2022
Fasting on Tisha B'av
Tisha B’Av
Luaḥ for Tish’ah Be’av 5782/2022
Luaḥ information for the observance of erev Tish’ah Be’av and the following day generously provided by Rabbi Miles Cohen.
Rabbi Miles B. Cohen
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Leslie Rubin
July 28, 2022
Luaḥ (Luach)
Tisha B’Av
Tisha B’Av and Our Present-Day Fight Against Hate
Why is this time, surrounding Tisha B'Av, so important to the modern-day fight against antisemitism, and other forms of hatred and bigotry?
Meredith R. Weisel, ADL Washington, D.C. Regional Director
July 14, 2022
Holidays
Reflections on Tisha B'av
What is Rosh Hodesh and How is it Observed?
Rosh Hodesh, the first day of every lunar month, is primarily observed through additional prayers and a special Torah reading,
Rabbi Alan Lucas
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The Observant Life (Book)
June 29, 2022
Holidays
Rosh Hodesh
What are the Jewish Fast Days? What do we do?
There are three kinds of fasts in Judaism rooted in history and spiritual practice with changes to prayer services.
Rabbi Alan Lucas
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The Observant Life (Book)
June 21, 2022
Fasting on Tisha B'av
Holidays
What is Tishah Be’av and how is it observed?
Tishah Be’av is the saddest day of the Jewish year. We fast, read the Book of Lamentations, and reflect on history.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
June 20, 2022
Holidays
Tisha B’Av
Juneteenth 5782: Kiddush Over Red Drink
Gulienne Rollins-Rishon reflects on Juneteenth which commemorates the complete ending of legal slavery in the United States.
Gulienne Rollins-Rishon
June 17, 2022
Holidays
Juneteenth (US)
Shabbat Morning Services: What to Expect
We thank God, spend time in community, sing heartily, read holy texts, and revel in rest. What can I expect at a Shabbat morning service?
Rabbi Sydni Adler Rubinstein
June 16, 2022
Prayer
Prayer in Synagogue
What do I do on a long Shabbat Afternoon?
Long Shabbat afternoons can be intimidating, here's how Rabbi Sydni Rubinstein spends her time and why it's her favorite time all week.
Rabbi Sydni Adler Rubinstein
June 10, 2022
Observing Shabbat
Shabbat
Friday Night Kiddush: The Deeper Meaning
Rabbi Dina Shargel teaches that the Friday night Kiddush sets a mood to welcome Shabbat by connecting it to Creation and to the Exodus.
Rabbi Dina Shargel
June 7, 2022
Erev Shabbat
Shabbat
What are the Shavuot Torah Readings About?
Rabbi Mitch Berkowitz explains the meaning of the Torah passages that we read on Shavuot and the connection to revelation and the harvest.
Rabbi Mitchell H. Berkowitz
June 3, 2022
Observing Shavuot
Shavuot
10 Reasons Shavuot Might Be Your New Favorite Holiday
Rabbi Tova Leibovic-Douglas offers us 10 great reasons why Shavuot might be your new favorite Jewish holiday.
Rabbi Tova Leibovic-Douglas
June 3, 2022
Shavuot
Shavuot Reflections and Inspiration
Malchut/Nobility Intention: Omer Week 7
Rabbi Meir Goldstein offers a nobility (Malchut) intention for the seventh week of the counting of the omer.
Rabbi Meir Goldstein
June 2, 2022
Omer Intentions
Spiritual Omer Intentions
Shavuot: Z’man Matan Torateinu
Ariel Barry discusses Shavuot and receiving the Torah from Sinai. What does it mean to be "MiSinai", from Sinai and how can we relate today?
Ariel Ya’akov Dunat (they/them)
May 31, 2022
Shavuot
Shavuot Reflections and Inspiration
Memorial Day 2022
This Memorial Day, in the wake of the Uvalde shooting, let us stop and reflect on the violence that has become a part of our ...
Rabbi Zevi Lowenberg
May 27, 2022
Memorial Day
Yesod/Foundation Intention: Omer Week 6
Rabbi Meir Goldstein offers a foundation (Yesod) intention for the sixth week of the counting of the omer.
Rabbi Meir Goldstein
May 25, 2022
Omer Intentions
Spiritual Omer Intentions
Hod/Humility Intention: Omer Week 5
Rabbi Meir Goldstein offers a humility (Hod) intention for the fifth week of the counting of the omer.
Rabbi Meir Goldstein
May 24, 2022
Omer Intentions
Spiritual Omer Intentions
How to See and Be Seen: Choosing Judaism
Shavuot is all about choosing Judaism. We choose to see the beauty of the tradition and be seen holding it with full hearts and hands.
Rabbi Joshua Hoffman
May 20, 2022
Conversion
Shavuot
Learning about Mental Illness from Ruth
Risa Sugarman teaches that comparing Ruth's strengths to owning our own positive attributes as primary instead of our mental illness.
Risa Finkelstein Sugarman
May 20, 2022
Illness
Shavuot
Questions of Revelation: A Poem
Rabbi Suzanne Brody shares her poem that embraces a variety of midrashim about what happened at Sinai when we received the Torah.
Rabbi Suzanne Brody
May 20, 2022
Personal Prayer
Prayer
The Shabbat Prohibitions
Shabbat comes with specific limitations. These Shabbat prohibitions help us create a separation from the rest of the week.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Michael Katz
May 16, 2022
Observing Shabbat
Shabbat
The Shabbat Afternoon Service
The Minhah Service on Saturday Shabbat afternoon contains a number of significant additions to the weekday Afternoon Service.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Michael Katz
May 16, 2022
Prayer
Prayer in Synagogue
The Saturday Morning Shabbat Service
How is the Saturday morning Shabbat service constructed? What prayers are included? Check out our overview on Shabbat morning services.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Michael Katz
May 16, 2022
Shabbat
Shabbat Day
Friday Night Shabbat at Home
Friday night Shabbat at home includes blessings over children, the song Shalom Aleichem, kiddush, and the blessing over bread, the motzi.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Michael Katz
May 16, 2022
Erev Shabbat
Shabbat
Super Simple Guide: How to Do Havdalah
This is a super simple guide on how to do the ritual of Havdalah including the blessings in Hebrew, English, and Transliteration.
Exploring Judaism
May 13, 2022
Havdalah
Shabbat
Lag Ba-omer and Pesah Sheini
Lag Ba-Omer, the 33rd day of the omer, and Pesah Sheini, are two commemorative moments during the Counting of the Omer.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
May 13, 2022
The Omer
What is the Omer
Revelation: A Poem
Yakira Keshet offers a poem to commemorate Shavuot, her journey to Judaism, and the presence of our souls at Mount Sinai.
Yakira Keshet
May 12, 2022
Conversion
LGBTQ+
Netzach/Endurance Intention: Omer Week 4
Rabbi Meir Goldstein offers an endurance (netzach) intention for the fourth week of the counting of the omer.
Rabbi Meir Goldstein
May 6, 2022
Omer Intentions
Spiritual Omer Intentions
Omer Mixtape 2022: Netzach Week 4
Rabbi Jenna Stein Turow counts the omer and explores the inner self by connecting divine elements to songs that hold special meaning.
Rabbi Jenna Stein Turow
May 6, 2022
Music
Omer Intentions
Tiferet/Harmony Intention: Omer Week 3
Rabbi Meir Goldstein offers a harmony (tiferet) intention for the third week of the counting of the omer.
Rabbi Meir Goldstein
May 2, 2022
Omer Intentions
Spiritual Omer Intentions
Omer Mixtape 2022: Tiferet Week 3
Rabbi Jenna Stein Turow counts the omer and explores the inner self by connecting divine elements to songs that hold special meaning.
Rabbi Jenna Stein Turow
April 29, 2022
Music
Omer Intentions
Omer Mixtape 2022
Rabbi Jenna Stein Turow counts the omer and explores the inner self by connecting divine elements to songs that hold special meaning.
Rabbi Jenna Stein Turow
April 29, 2022
Music
Omer Intentions
Havdalah Solo: My (Slightly Awkward) Spiritual Self-Care
My Havdalah candle, wine, spices, and I did my own Havdalah ceremony all alone in my backyard. It was my own form of spiritual self-care.
Marion Haberman
April 27, 2022
Havdalah
Shabbat
Havdalah: An Overview
Havdalah, the concluding ceremony for Shabbat, serves as a dramatic reminder of the beauty and emotional power of Judaism.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Michael Katz
April 26, 2022
Havdalah
Shabbat
Home and Synagogue Shavuot Observances
Candle-lighting, Torah readings, the Book of Ruth, and Yizkor are all a part of celebrating Shavuot at home and at synagogue.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
April 25, 2022
Observing Shavuot
Shavuot
What is Shavuot about?
Like Sukkot and Passover, Shavuot is a multi-dimensional holiday, embracing profound historical, spiritual, and agricultural aspects.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
April 25, 2022
Shavuot
Shavuot Explainers
Yom HaShoah, Yom HaZikkaron, Yom Haatzma’ut, and Yom Yerushalayim
What are the commemorative holidays of Yom HaShoah, Yom haZikkaron, Yom Haatzma'ut, and Yom Yerushalayim and what do we do on them?
The Observant Life (Book)
April 25, 2022
Holidays
Yom Haatzma'ut
Omer Mixtape 2022: Gevurah Week 2
Rabbi Jenna Stein Turow counts the omer and explores the inner self by connecting divine elements to songs that hold special meaning.
Rabbi Jenna Stein Turow
April 23, 2022
Music
Omer Intentions
Gevurah/Discipline Intention: Omer Week 2
Rabbi Meir Goldstein offers a discipline (gevurah) intention for the second week of the counting of the omer.
Rabbi Meir Goldstein
April 22, 2022
Omer Intentions
Spiritual Omer Intentions
Friday Night Services at Synagogue: An Explainer
Friday night services on Shabbat include both Kabbalat Shabbat, a joyous recitation of psalms, and a Shabbat Maariv, the evening service.
Rabbi Michael Katz
,
The Observant Life (Book)
April 20, 2022
Erev Shabbat
Prayer
Shabbat Candles and the Beginning of Shabbat
Shabbat begins with the lighting of candles, in part, because they are symbolic of the spiritual light that Shabbat can bring into our lives.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Michael Katz
April 20, 2022
Erev Shabbat
Shabbat
The 3 Categories of Shabbat Preparation
There are three major categories of Shabbat preparation that must be attended to: physical setting, food preparation, and personal grooming.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Michael Katz
April 20, 2022
Erev Shabbat
Preparing for Shabbat
Omer Mixtape 2022: Chesed Week 1
Rabbi Jenna Stein Turow counts the omer and explores the inner self by connecting divine elements to songs that hold special meaning.
Rabbi Jenna Stein Turow
April 16, 2022
Music
Omer Intentions
Super Simple Guide: How to Count the Omer
Counting the omer is an accessible mitzvah, commandment, that each of us can do. Here you will find the simple instructions on how to do ...
Exploring Judaism
April 13, 2022
How to Count the Omer
The Omer
Chesed/Loving-Kindness Intention: Omer Week 1
Rabbi Meir Goldstein offers a loving-kindness (chesed) intention for the first week of the counting of the omer.
Rabbi Meir Goldstein
April 13, 2022
Omer Intentions
Spiritual Omer Intentions