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Rain, Rain Go Away?

Too much of a good thing…

Modern Sins

Updating the traditional Yom Kippur confession.

The Role of Community in Life Cycle Events

Private rites can lead to a stronger connection to community.

Tzedakah in the Bible

The Bible backed up its exhortations to assist the poor with laws and practices that gave poor people a claim to a share of society’s wealth.

Who Fasts?

There are exceptions to the Yom Kippur fast.

Music to Our Ears

The shofar is the sound of Jewish life.

Lifecycle Ritual 101

This covers various topics about the Jewish lifecycle.

About Jewish & Secular Holidays 101

The rhythm of Jewish life is determined by its calendar. Jewish existence is given structure and meaning by the passage of time. There are rituals, celebrations, and holidays that are observed on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis.

Jewish Bioethics 101

The relationship between Jewish law, Jewish ethics, and the ethical principles of general society are navigated differently by different Jewish authorities. However, there is one principle that can be singled out for its prominence in Jewish bioethical di