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How mindfulness can deepen your Shabbat experience — and vice versa

How Summer Camp Became A Jewish Thing

A history of this iconic institution in American Jewish life.

Understanding Biblical Sacrifice (Korbanot)

What sacrifice is, where it comes from, and what it can mean for us today.

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The Afterglow of Revelation

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Revelation at Sinai

The giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai is among the most significant events in Jewish tradition.

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Summary

In this Torah portion, the Israelites receive instructions regarding Passover. They journey forth from Sinai and complain to God on several occasions, provoking God’s anger. Miriam and Aaron speak against Moses.

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Parashat Beha’alotcha

Numbers 8:1 - 12:16

Zechariah 2:14 - 4:7

Parashat Beha’alotcha: The Grand March Toward the Good

This Torah portion illustrates what happens when we put our individual needs first.

Videos

Jewish Prayer for the Sick: Mi Sheberach

A healing prayer for when a loved one is suffering.

How to Have Someone Buried in Israel

What to do if you or a loved one wants a final resting place in an Israeli cemetery.

Who Was Anne Frank?

The story of the young diarist who became a symbol of the Holocaust.

Recipes

Roman Jewish Fried Zucchini Recipe

Fried zucchini is a staple recipe on every Roman Jewish family’s Shabbat menu.

Make This Spicy Zhug Before Ramp Season Is Over

A seasonal twist on this beloved hot sauce.

The Syrian Frittata You Will Make Again and Again

An easy, baked egg dish with spinach and cheese.

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