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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.
Beliefs & Practices, Clothing & Appearance, Pray, Study
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.
Celebrate, Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah, Sukkot
Closing the Season of Repentance
Hoshanah Rabbah, the seventh day of Sukkot, marks the thematic end of the High Holiday period.
Celebrate, Members of the Scribe, Sukkot
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.