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Shana Tova from the Bottom of the World

I’m the helpdesk manager here at MJL — which means that any question that gets sent to the site drops ...

Nissuin: The Second of the Two Ceremonies

The substance of nissuin, the actual marriage ceremony, are seven blessings that reflect the themes of creation, joy, and bride and groom.

The Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel

The full text of Israel's May 14, 1948 declaration of independence.

What Happens in Synagogue on Rosh Hashanah

Highlights of the Jewish New Year prayer services.

A New World

The reinterpretation of the term "forever" encourages us to strive for new realities within our own lifetimes.

Shavuot Hymns

The focus is on the Jew's relationship with God and fulfilling God's commandments.

Arriving at the Huppah, or Wedding Canopy

A procession leads the groom and then the bride to the huppah, where the bride traditionally encircles the groom three or seven times.

The Kabbalah of Love

A single woman got some love advice from an Israeli Kabbalist in last weekend’s New York Times:I might have stopped ...

Torah Study as Worship

Why Jewish learning is as important as prayer.

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