Modeh Ani: It’s Not Just About Gratitude
The first prayer traditionally recited upon awakening in the morning is commonly translated as “I thank you,” but that’s not all it means.
Shabbat 101
A weekly observance, the Sabbath is more than just a day off from labor.
Am Yisrael Chai: The Meaning and History of this Jewish Rallying Cry
This slogan of Jewish resilience was popularized by the legendary songwriter Shlomo Carlebach.
Jews and Guns
What Judaism teaches about firearms, hunting and more.
Ask the Expert: Can a Non-Jew Hang a Mezuzah on their Doorpost?
We want to show solidarity with the local Jewish community.
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Summary
In this Torah portion, Moses tells the Israelites that if they worship idols, they will be punished. Moses explains the laws of kosher food, and he details the three pilgrimage festivals: Passover, Shavuot and Sukkot.
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Telling and Retelling
Why does Moses repeat the history of Israelite people on the eve of crossing into the promised land?
Kaddish Minyan With Rabbi Rachel Isaacs (Mondays)
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Our weekly Shabbat newsletter, Recharge, features a thoughtful, timely essay to enrich your Shabbat. Here are a few of our recent pieces:
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In the Torah, caves are sites where worlds meet and sacred encounters happen.
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Of Grief and Love
It is said that we grieve because we love, but the inverse may be more true: We love because we grieve.
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