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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

Ani Ma'amin: Conservative Judaism as a Dynamic Force

Ani Ma’amin: Conservative Judaism as a Dynamic Force

When Using Tribal Distinctions, How Might Women Be Called Up for Aliyot?

Blessings Over Food and Drink

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Blessings Over Food and Drink

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Commerce

A Jewish Lens on Investing and Gambling

Shopping Intentions as an Ethical Consumer

Talmudic Discussions on Monopolies

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Daily Rituals

Asher Yatzar My Favorite Blessing

Asher Yatsar: My Favorite Blessing

A Social Justice Harachaman

A Social Justice HaRachaman

Shabbat for Jewish Pets and Their Owners

Shabbat for Jewish Pets and Their Owners

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Home

How to Hang a Mezuzah

How to Hang a Mezuzah

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

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Why should I put up a mezuzah?

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Kashrut

La Cacherout de Pessah

La cacherout de Pessah

Restrictions on Kashering Animals

Blessings Over Food and Drink

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Blessings Over Food and Drink

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Prayer

Encountering the Shema: 7 Questions

Encountering the Shema: 7 Questions

Introduction to the Kaddish: For Those who Died in the Israeli War (1957)

Introduction to the Kaddish: For Those who Died in the Israeli War (1957)

image of mount sinai at sunset with the words: Questions of Revelation: A Poem

Questions of Revelation: A Poem

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Ritual and Prayer Items

Tefillin: What, How, Who?

Tefillin: What, How, Who?

What is a Kippah?

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

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Why should I put up a mezuzah?

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Spirituality

Blessings and Bodies: Praying Without the Book

Blessings and Bodies: Praying Without the Book

What is the jewish afterlife

What is the Jewish Afterlife?

Prayers of the Matriarchs of Agency, Choice, and Action

Prayers of the Matriarchs of Agency, Choice, and Action

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Tzedakah

What do I do if I can't go to minyan when saying kaddish?

What do I do if I can’t go to minyan when saying kaddish?

Ethical Fundraising: A Jewish Perspective

The Biblical Sources and Context for Tzedakah

The Biblical Sources and Context for Tzedakah

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Why Conservative Judaism Changed Sacrifices in the Prayer Book

Why Conservative Judaism Changed Sacrifices in the Prayer Book

Rabbi Jeremy Markiz July 23, 2024

Psalms for this Time of Crisis in Israel

Psalms for this Time of Crisis in Israel

Rabbinical Assembly October 19, 2023

Jewish Prayer Leaders

Rabbi Dr. Karen Reiss Medwed, The Observant Life (Book) May 16, 2023

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