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The Shofar Saga

How easy is it to make your own?

Parashat Emor: Sacred Time, Sacred Connections

An unusual juxtaposition in this Torah portion highlights an oft-overlooked piece of observing the major festivals.

Tefillin: Spiritual Significance

The details of this precept, using powerful symbols of allegiance to divine law and of membership in the Jewish religious community, have been subject to many interpretations.

The Value of Jewish Friendships

All friendships can nourish us; Jewish friendships nurture our Jewishness.

Closing the Season of Repentance

Hoshanah Rabbah, the seventh day of Sukkot, marks the thematic end of the High Holiday period.

Songs of Hope and Failure

On Monday, Chris Moriarty wrote about why she wrote The Inquisitor’s Apprentice. She will be blogging here all week for ...

This Long Lost Family Recipe Is Now My Hanukkah Tradition

A handwritten recipe for sweet nutmeg donuts becomes a new family favorite.

Near and Far

The very structure of the normal Jewish blessing formula (Barukh Atah…) reflects the tension of recognizing and responding to God's immanence and transcendance.

33 Jewish Recipes to Freeze Now and Savor Later

Delicious make-ahead dishes for busy days and special occasions.

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