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Author Archives: Rachel Kobrin
Anticipating Tiferet she’b'Tiferet
Almost eight years ago, on the evening of April 22nd, after a full day of labor, my husband Rick and I got into the car and drove a mile and a half to Cedars-Sinai Hospital. Noa Tiferet Kobrin-Brody, our first … finish reading Anticipating Tiferet she’b’Tiferet
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Shining our Light on the Hidden Spaces
At the beginning of the night of the 14th of Nisan (the evening before Passover), check for chametz (leavened products) by the light of a candle, in the holes and in the hidden spots, in all the places that chametz … finish reading Shining our Light on the Hidden Spaces
The Holiness of Purim
As a child, I looked forward to Purim each year. I spent weeks planning my costume and savored the excitement of the annual carnival and the entertaining megillah reading at my synagogue. Purim represented pure, unobstructed joy. It wasn’t until … finish reading The Holiness of Purim
Judaism and the Environment: The Time Is Now
It is a tree of life to those who hold it close and all of its supporters are happy. Its ways are ways of pleasantness and all of its paths lead to peace. Proverbs 3:18 This was one of the … finish reading Judaism and the Environment: The Time Is Now
Crying Out from the Mountaintop with Moshe and Martin
After hours of excruciating labor, the sweetest sound that can be heard is that of a crying baby. That first cry lets us know that this new child has working lungs and can breathe. But that cry doesn’t only represent … finish reading Crying Out from the Mountaintop with Moshe and Martin
The Ultimate Jewish Staycation
For the first time in years, my husband and I have chosen to take a staycation. Our parents and siblings live on the East Coast, so we generally spend our vacation time shuttling back and forth between cities in the … finish reading The Ultimate Jewish Staycation
Teaching Our Larger Communities About Chanukah
Last year, just before Chanukah, a reporter for the Austin American-Statesman came to me for some assistance. Her four-year-old daughter had come home from school and asked her to explain the meaning of Chanukah. Although the reporter had grown up … finish reading Teaching Our Larger Communities About Chanukah
The Secret of the Universe
As I walked through the streets of New York City one chilly morning last April, a young woman with a big smile threw her hand in front of me and cheerfully yelled: “Free bag! Want a free bag?” “Sure.” I … finish reading The Secret of the Universe
Holiness on a Tablet
This past Sunday, I had the honor of officiating at a beautiful wedding. Rachel and Nathan met last year here in Austin, and very quickly knew that they wanted to spend their lives together. Rather than traveling back to New … finish reading Holiness on a Tablet
