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The Book of Eicha: Faith in a Whirlwind

At the core of Lamentations is an expression of faith in the human capacity to survive in a broken world.

How to ensure the traditional Jewish wedding dance is a continuous stream of joy, and not a log jam.

What do Jewish wedding rings look like and what do they mean?

The capacity to resist the injustice of the world is present with us every day.

The pursuit of proper kavanah, the Hebrew term for directed attention, has long concerned Jewish thinkers.

Our praise of God for rolling away the darkness from the light is a statement of faith that while certain times may be hard, they are never eternal.

This blessing is recited after ritually washing one's hands.

This prayer invoking God as "Our Father, Our King" is recited on the Jewish High Holidays.

This blessing of thanksgiving is said after completing a meal.

This prayer asking God to grant rest to departed souls is often recited at funerals.