10/07/2009
The Morning Blessings: Eh’lo’hai N’shama/The Soul That You Created
Expressing gratitude to God for our lives and our souls is an essential…
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10/06/2009
Rejoicing For The World
Among the unique rituals performed on the holiday of Sukkot were the…
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10/06/2009
The Blessings Over Food: M’zo’note / Baked Goods
The blessing recited over baked goods other than bread is M’zo’note;…
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10/05/2009
Chol Hamoed
Most holidays in western society last for a single day, which is often…
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10/05/2009
This Week
Do something special each day to celebrate Sukkot: For example, dress in…
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10/02/2009
Two Days of Festival
Leviticus 23:34-36: “On the fifteenth day of the seventh month is the Feast…
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10/02/2009
Foodies’s Delight
On Yom Tov it is a mitzvah to have a festive meal both in the evening and…
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10/02/2009
Shabbat Prayers: Lecha Dodi
Written by the 16th century kabbalist Rabbi Shlomo HaLevi Alkabetz, Lecha…
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10/01/2009
The Four Species
The waving of the four species is one of the most beautiful and symbolic…
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10/01/2009
More Than Sharing
If you own your own lulav and etrog set, after performing the mitzvah…
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10/01/2009
The Blessings of the Amidah: God’s Might
The nineteen blessings of the Amidah make up the core of the Jewish prayer…
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09/30/2009
Build Your Own Sukkah (Tabernacle)
Webster's Dictionary defines a tabernacle as a temporary dwelling, which is…
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09/30/2009
Find A Sukkah
For those not interested in building their own sukkah, ask a friend or find…
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09/30/2009
The Morning Blessings: Mah Tovu / Good Tents
While this beautiful verse was initially stated by Balaam, a fierce enemy…
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09/29/2009
Take A Sabbatical
It is interesting that the two most common professions which offer…
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09/29/2009
Internal Support
If your spouse or roommate has an extra big project at work, cheerfully and…
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09/29/2009
The Blessings Over Food: Wine/Grape Juice
Ha’gafen is the blessing recited over wine and grape juice. Ba’ruch Ah’tah…
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09/25/2009
The Food of Yom Kippur
Food on Yom Kippur? Isn’t Yom Kippur the most famous fast day on the Jewish…
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09/25/2009
The Shabbat Before
The Shabbat between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur is known as Shabbat Shuva.…
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09/25/2009
The Candle Lighting Blessing
Before reciting this blessing on Friday evening, light the Shabbat candles…
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09/24/2009
Four Steps of Repentance
In order to fully understand Yom Kippur, it is important to look deeper at…
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09/24/2009
In Your Words
Start the teshuva process by verbally expressing regret over an error you…
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09/24/2009
In The Merit Of Our Ancestors
The nineteen blessings of the Amidah make up the core of the Jewish prayer…
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09/23/2009
The Five Prohibitions of Yom Kippur
"...on the tenth of the month, you shall afflict your souls and do no work…
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09/23/2009
Check Your Shoes
Prepare early for Yom Kippur by making certain you have leather-free…
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09/23/2009
Modeh Ani / I Give Thanks
Modeh Ani is recited upon waking, to acknowledge the miracle of being alive…
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09/22/2009
Inside Prayer
Jewish prayer is a complex, multi-layered activity. The sages refer to…
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09/22/2009
Focused Prayer
Choose one prayer and spend a few moments thinking about the literal…
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09/22/2009
Bread/Ha’Mo’Tzee
The ha’mo’tzee blessing is recited before one eats bread. Since bread is…
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