Tag: Liturgy

US Slaves were given a Bible without Psalms, with no access to the freedom stories. How does this impact a Jewish understanding of Juneteenth?

Rabbi Heather Miller June 7, 2024 Holidays Juneteenth (US)

While Judaism tells us various ways to pray, we are not told what to think: Here are three different takes on the subject.

Rabbi Alex Braver September 7, 2023 Every Day Personal Prayer

Changes in liturgy are born out of changes in the theological and historical life of a people, both the individual and the community.

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

What is the mystery of Eyn Keloheinu? How do we unravel the contradiction that seems to be present within this prayer?

Rabbi Mordecai Miller January 4, 2023 Liturgy Prayer

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, The Observant Life (Book) October 28, 2022 Holidays Shemini Atzeret

The Sunflower on Our Seder Table by Rabbi Ilana Garber on behalf of the people in Ukraine in 2022.

Rabbi Ilana C. Garber April 6, 2022 Passover Passover Prayer

All Who Are Hungry: A Prayer for Action, A Prayer for Ukraine by Rabbi Mark Greenspan on behalf of the people in Ukraine in 2022.

Rabbi Mark Greenspan April 6, 2022 Passover Passover Prayer

Dedication for the First Cup of Wine at the Passover Seder by Rabbi Martin S. Cohen on behalf of the people in Ukraine in 2022.

Rabbi Martin S. Cohen April 5, 2022 Passover Passover Prayer

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