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Judaism is a tradition rooted in lifting up the mundane into moments of holiness, every day.

In this section we will be sharing content about prayer, blessings, kashrut (dietary laws), and the many rituals and activities in Judaism that are part of daily life.

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Blessings

Tefillin: What, How, Who?

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Tefillin: What, How, Who?

Ani Ma'amin: Conservative Judaism as a Dynamic Force

Ani Ma’amin: Conservative Judaism as a Dynamic Force

Birkat Yeladim: Blessing Children

Birkat Yeladim: Blessing Children

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Commerce

A Jewish Lens on Investing and Gambling

Ethical Approaches to Advertising: A Jewish Perspective

Signing of Business Contract

Honesty in Business

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Daily Rituals

Shabbat for Jewish Pets and Their Owners

Shabbat for Jewish Pets and Their Owners

A Social Justice Harachaman

A Social Justice HaRachaman

Unpacking the Phrase: Barukh HaShem

Unpacking the Phrase: Barukh HaShem

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Home

Image of a mezuzah and the words: Why should I put up a mezuzah?

Why should I put up a mezuzah?

How to Hang a Mezuzah

How to Hang a Mezuzah

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Kashrut

The Meatless Menu

The Meatless Menu

How to Kasher Kitchen Dishes and Storage

Why Kosher Food Shouldn’t Have Visible Blood

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Prayer

Luaḥ for Tish’ah Be’av 5782/2022

Redirecting My Heart to God: My Powerful Sh'ma Intention

Redirecting My Heart to God: My Powerful Sh’ma Intention

Shabbat Morning Services: What to Expect

Shabbat Morning Services: What to Expect

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Ritual and Prayer Items

What is a Tallit?

What is a Kippah?

Tefillin: What, How, Who?

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Tefillin: What, How, Who?

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Spirituality

Prayers of the Matriarchs of Agency, Choice, and Action

Prayers of the Matriarchs of Agency, Choice, and Action

Deja Jew, or, Asking the Question Yet Again: Why Be Jewish?

Deja Jew, or, Asking the Question Yet Again: Why Be Jewish?

A Contemporary Understanding of Mitzvot

A Contemporary Understanding of Mitzvot

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Tzedakah

What is Tzedakah?

What is Tzedakah?

The Biblical Sources and Context for Tzedakah

The Biblical Sources and Context for Tzedakah

The history of Mitzvot

The History of Tzedakah

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What do I do if my Tefillin are no Longer Black?

What do I do if my Tefillin are no Longer Black?

Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny February 7, 2023

Asher Yatzar My Favorite Blessing

Asher Yatsar: My Favorite Blessing

Rabbi Uri Allen November 30, 2022

What is Tahanun?

What is Tahanun?

The Observant Life (Book), Rabbi Dr. Karen Reiss Medwed June 29, 2022

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