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Ancient Israel, Israel History, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Jewish History, Modern Israel, Study
Jerusalem Contested
The Holy City changed hands many times before the War of Independence.
Jewish Music Lyrics: The Best of 2009
It’s not news that a Hasidic Jew can rule the charts or that Yiddish-revivalist klezmer-punk bands are capable of rocking ...
Scheduling A Bar/Bat Mitzvah: What To Consider
For a traditional family, the appropriate date for a bar/bat mitzvah is the Shabbat on or following the child's birthday, but for a liberal family, selecting a date can be more complicated.
Research and the Power of Bashert
I’m not a great believer in fate, but I certainly have encountered more than a few instances of bashert—that lovely Hebrew ...
The First Bat Mitzvah
Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan's daughter's modest break with patriarchal traditions created new religious options for Jewish women.
New Blogs Bring New Voices
I grew up a BIG wrestling fan. For all the television I watch, this fact actually about me still surprises ...
Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Jewish Texts, Live, Prayer Services, Study
What Is the Haftarah, and Why Do We Read It?
Each Torah portion is paired with a passage from the Prophets.
Deuteronomy 29:9-14, 30:11-20: Choosing Covenant
Yom Kippur Morning Torah Reading. Yom Kippur Services. Yom Kippur in the Community.
Celebrate, Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah
What Happens in Synagogue on Simchat Torah
Special ceremonies for ending and beginning the Torah cycle.
Celebrate, Mourn, Shabbat, Study
Haftarah for Shabbat Rosh Chodesh
The New Moon is a symbol of the feminine, and a time when all creatures will come together to praise God.