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When It’s OK To Say Nothing
At shiva, the mourner gets to decide whether or not to initiate conversation.
7 Things to Do Before You Die
When death comes, be prepared. Now's the time to decide on everything from end-of-life care to unloading your possessions.
FREE STUFF ALERT: HotMat giving away 5 foldable Shabbat hotplates
The new foldable Shabbat hotplate from HotMat offers an aesthetically pleasing and practical update to an essential Shabbat gadget.Almost every ...
Sheloshim: The Bridge to a New Normal
The ritual of shiva is well known. Why do we mark 30 days of mourning, too?
The Mourner’s Kaddish Is Misunderstood
The prayer does not praise (or even name) God. Here’s why.
Why We Say Birkat Hamazon
This series of blessings recited after meals is about much more than just food.
5 Must Have Gadgets for Shabbat-Observant Jews
From a foldable hot plate to a Shabbat light bulb, these devices help make the Sabbath easier for observant Jews.
9 Things You Didn’t Know About Shavuot
Why some synagogues use paper-cuts as decorations, how Israelis celebrate with water, and other lesser-known facts about this springtime holiday.
Netilat Yadayim: Sanctifying Our Primary Moral Instrument
Jewish tradition calls for the washing of hands every morning, which serves as a reminder to use them for holy purposes.