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Birth, Live, Newborn Ceremonies
Interfaith Baby Namings
Planning a ceremony when your family is multi-faith or multi-cultural.
Religious School: An Institution Jews Love to Hate
Experts from the Experiment in Congregational Education address the challenges of creating and maintaining interesting and informative religious schools.
Parenting Lessons from Jewish Sources
Rabbinic readings of biblical stories suggest some pitfalls to be avoided in raising children.
Reb Zalman’s Gift to Us All
On Thursday, I landed in San Francisco on the first day of a family vacation. As I turned my phone ...
Why Some Jews Celebrate Purim One Day Later
Shushan Purim is the day when residents of walled cities, like Jerusalem, observe the holiday.
Is Capitalism Hurting Synagogue Life?
“How big is your congregation?”This is the number one question I am asked as a congregational rabbi in settings of ...
Desserts, Eat, Sephardic Food, Sephardic Jews, Uncategorized, Weddings & Marriage
Jewish Sephardi Wedding Recipes and Traditions
A recipe for masapan (marzipan) and details on Sephardi wedding customs.
Beliefs & Practices, Conversion, FAQ, Live
What Is A Mikveh?
Whether you're dunking for conversion or for any other reason, here's what to expect at the ritual bath.
Ask the Expert: Gluten-Free Matzah
What should Celiac sufferers eat during Passover?