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Why We Recite Yizkor Individually
Much of Jewish ritual is built around collective memory. Yizkor is different.
Pesukei d’Zimra: Preparing Us for Prayer
These "verses of praise" seek to reorient us away from egocentrism.
Kedushah: Praising God Like Angels
This prayer recited during the Amidah is a bit of an outlier in the liturgy.
The Omer as Prayer
The 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot has long been viewed as a time of great spiritual potential.
Tefillat Tal: Cultivating a Mindset of Sufficiency
In praying for something as fleeting and nearly invisible as dew, this Passover prayer honors the transition from abundance to enough-ness.
Is the Passover Story Eternal?
A debate among the ancient rabbis speaks to a stark difference of opinion about the operation of Jewish memory.
A Modern State of Impurity
The Torah's discussion of the obscure condition called tzara'at tells us something profound about the human condition.
Judaism and Immigration
The Torah repeatedly emphasizes our obligation to love the strangers among us and to avoid causing them harm.
Get Your Passover Questions Answered
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Birkot Hashachar: Giving Thanks Each Morning
This series of blessings are a beautiful expression of gratitude for the opportunity of experiencing another day.