Tag: EJWF Cohort 1

Educational Milestones are Jewish Moments

Celebrating educational milestones as Jewish moments, we pass on a legacy, linking their achievements to generations past and future.

Tsvia Weisberger February 10, 2025 Education Learning

What Does the Shema Mean?

The Shema is the twice-daily renewal of our vows, to focus on what matters in the world: love, relationship, community and the Holy.

Alex Friedman February 10, 2025 Every Day Prayer

Together as Brothers

Our world holds a range of challenges for us. At the heart of how we meet those challenges is the call to brotherhood.

Joshua Klein February 10, 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Day (US) Parashat Vayigash

Action and Responsibility: The Lessons of Noah

Our test is not just about personal survival or individual righteousness — it's about collective action and shared responsibility.

Boaz Davidoff February 10, 2025 Parashat Noach Parashat Noach Dvar Torah

A Jew Knows How to Cry

Not only does God cry, but so does Moses in the basket when he's found by Batya, Pharaoh's daughter. Why does this moment matter?

Alex Friedman February 4, 2025 Parashat Shemot Parashat Shemot Dvar Torah

What’s the deal with electricity on Shabbat?

Why is electricity such a complicated issue when it comes to Shabbat? What are the considerations? How can I learn more about it?

Joshua Klein February 4, 2025 CJLS Halakhah

Lech Lecha: Weaving the Bonds of Trust and Loyalty

This portion reveals the intricate layers of psychological conflicts, while revealing the love, loyalty, and trust that exist amongst us.

Daniela Rusowsky January 22, 2025 Family Parashat Lech Lecha

Does God Punish Us? Looking Deeper at Deuteronomy’s Theology

Unpacking Deuteronomy's Theology: How could such a loving God allow us to suffer? Does God want us to suffer? Is it a punishment?

Rabbi Malka Michel January 22, 2025 Job Jonah

I was just offered an Aliyah to the Torah: What do I do?

What do I do when I'm offered an aliyah to the Torah? What is it? This special honor gives us a front row seat at ...

Rabbi Malka Michel January 8, 2025 Afternoon Prayers (Mincha) Every Day

How to Manage Distractions During the Amidah

Getting distracted during the Amidah and prayer is normal. But what do I do about it? There are a number of approaches that might work.

Boaz Davidoff December 18, 2024 Amidah Every Day

How to Light Shabbat Candles: A Beginner’s Guide

Lighting Shabbat candles is one of our most beautiful traditions. Go grab your candles, here's how to light Shabbat candles step by step.

Tsvia Weisberger December 15, 2024 Erev Shabbat Holidays

Am I Poor of Deeds? – Yom Kippur Sermon 5785

In a challenging year, the statement in the prayer Hineni haunts me: "Here am I, poor of deeds." But is this true? Am I poor ...

Tsvia Weisberger December 15, 2024 Holidays Yom Kippur

Why Are There Two Challot on Shabbat?

It is custom to have two challot at the Shabbat meal. Where does this tradition come from? Here are a few answers to that question.

Daniela Rusowsky December 11, 2024 Erev Shabbat Holidays

The Eight Steps to Learn to Lead a Prayer Service

Interested in leading services for your community? This guide will help you, step by step, take on this amazing communal role.

Alex Friedman December 5, 2024 Community Every Day

What to expect when going to a B-Mitzvah?

A B-Mitzvah is the Jewish celebration and ritual of coming of age, and it is celebrated at about the age of 13. Here's what you ...

Tsvia Weisberger November 29, 2024 B-Mitzvah Lifecycles

Ketubah: The Contract of Your Life

Ketubah might be the most important contract of all. The document that guards the most important treasure in the world - our marriage.

Boaz Davidoff November 14, 2024 Lifecycles Living

What do I wear to a Shabbat service?

Simply, something appropriate for a religious service. But, getting to know the community will help you understand what feels right.

Joshua Klein November 7, 2024 Clothing Holidays

How to Get the Get (A Jewish Divorce) and Why It Matters

The Get or “decree of divorce,” plays a fundamental role in the Jewish life cycle of a couple whose marriage has come to an end ...

Daniela Rusowsky November 3, 2024 Divorce Halakhah

If Jews Like It, They Put a Ring On It: On When Jews Get Engaged

Getting engaged, like other lifecycle events in Judaism, offers us a chance to opt-in to this wonderful and rewarding project we call Judaism

Rabbi Malka Michel October 30, 2024 Divorce Engagement

Why Do Jews Pray 3 Times a Day?

Our tradition mandates we pray three times a day, but why? There are 2 theories. But, we might ask: What does it mean to pray?

Alex Friedman October 21, 2024 Afternoon Prayers (Mincha) Evening Service (Ma'ariv)