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10/13/2024

Build Your Own Sukkah

Webster’s Dictionary defines a Tabernacle as a temporary dwelling, which is…

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10/11/2024

Neilah: The Final Service

While one may make requests of God or atone for transgressions at any time…

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10/10/2024

The Five Prohibitions of Yom Kippur

“…on the tenth of the month, you shall afflict your souls and do no work at…

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10/09/2024

Post Labor Day Whites

When is it fashionably acceptable to wear white after Labor Day? On Yom…

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10/08/2024

For The Sins We Committed

One of the main steps in the process of teshuva (repentance) is for…

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10/07/2024

Remembering October 7th

Today is the one-year anniversary of the horrific attack that took place…

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10/06/2024

Yom Kippur 5785-2024

“G-d’s Gift to His People on Yom Kippur” (updated and revised from Yom…

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10/06/2024

The Fast of Gedaliah (Tzom Gedaliah)

The Fast of Gedaliah is observed to commemorate the assassination of…

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10/01/2024

Tashlich

The popular Rosh Hashana tashlich ritual is a tradition that is dear to all…

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09/30/2024

Rosh Hashana/Haazinu 5785-2024

“Jewish Normal, Is Not Very Normal” (updated and revised from Haazinu-Rosh…

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09/30/2024

Avinu Malkeinu

No prayer so thoroughly captures the Jewish people’s dual relationship with…

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09/27/2024

Selichot

In addition to the unique prayer services of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur,…

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09/26/2024

Symbolic Foods

Since Rosh Hashana is the Day of Judgment, it is customary to eat simanim*,…

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09/25/2024

Annulment of Vows

“I swear that this time I will lose weight.” “I am going to pray every…

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09/23/2024

Nitzavim-Vayeilech 5784-2024

“Choosing Life” (updated and revised from Nitzavim-Vayeilech 5763-2003) by…

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09/23/2024

A Phoenix in Bnei Brak

Fifty-five years ago, corresponding to the 20th of Elul, which is today,…

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09/18/2024

The Five Names of Rosh Hashana

In Jewish tradition, Rosh Hashana has several names that can help us…

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09/17/2024

Article VI

September 17th is Constitution Day, in honor of the ratification of the…

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09/16/2024

Kee Tavo 5784-2024

“Contemporary Implication of an Ancient Ritual” (updated and revised from…

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09/16/2024

Forgiveness: An Elul Treat

Many people feel that the three most difficult words to say, in any…

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09/13/2024

Positive Thinking

One of the new holidays that has gained traction due to internet calendars…

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09/12/2024

Swiss Jews

A Jewish presence in Switzerland can be traced back to the Middle Ages.…

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09/11/2024

9/11 and Jewish History

The attack on the continental U.S. homeland on September 11, 2001 changed…

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09/10/2024

The Jewish Ghost Town of Utah

As a dry wind blows across the dusty plains just south of Gunnison, Utah, a…

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09/09/2024

Kee Teitzei 5784-2024

“The Revolution that Started with a Fence” (updated from Kee Teitzei…

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09/09/2024

Happy Birthday Adam

Adam Richard Sandler was born September 9, 1966 in New York City to Judith…

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09/06/2024

Justice, Justice Shall You Pursue

The directive to create a judicial system is set out in this week’s Torah…

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09/05/2024

Seeking God in Elul

In anticipation of the High Holy Days and during the High Holy Days…

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09/04/2024

A Gift For Life

Did you know that Jewish law frowns upon elective surgery? After all, as…

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09/03/2024

I Am To My Beloved

The Biblical verse that most epitomizes the emotion of love is: “Anee…

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