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Thanksgiving Miracles: The Jewish Family
If you’re stressed preparing for this Thanksgiving—with the amount of food you have to cook, cleaning for days, having to sit next to great-uncle Harvey ...
Rain Insertions Part 5: Relating to the Agricultural Setting of the Land of Israel
In the fifth and final piece of the rain insertions series, explore how we can relate the agricultural setting of the land of Israel to ...
Rain Insertions Part 4: The Lunar Calendar and the Gregorian Calendar
In the fourth installment of our series on rain insertions, discover how Amidah insertions are impacted by the lunar and Gregorian calendars.
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 ...
Food, Zionism, and Identity: A Spicy Melting Pot at the WZC
In a reflection on the World Zionist Congress, Daniela Rusowsky reflects on her experience, seeing food, zionism, and identity meld together.
Jewish Book Month Turns 100!
In honor of Jewish Book Month turning 100, take a look at some awesome books to add to your reading list, ranging from kids to ...
Rain Insertions Part 2: Theology and a Talmudic Reading
In the second part of our series on rain insertions, explore the theology behind rain insertions and a Talmudic reading to accompany this.
Rain Insertions Part 1: Inserting “Mashiv HaRuach” or “Ten Tal”
In the first part of our series on the insertions to pray for rain, take a look at inserting "Mashiv HaRuach" or "Ten Tal" into ...
Snapshot of Three Generations
In an essay for the inaugural L'Dor V'Dor essay contest, Mandi Gross explores what it means to capture a snapshot of three generations.
A Cheshvan Reading List
After the whirlwind of Tishrei, here is a calming reading list to help reflect and recenter.
