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Rosh Hashana – Kosher Vacation
Rosh Hashana is a Jewish holiday that literally means “head of the year”. That being said, Rosh Hashana is commonly referred to as the Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashana this year begins at sundown on Monday, September 29th, until nightfall on Wednesday, October 1st. During Rosh Hashana, the members of the Jewish community reflect on…
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The Art and Practice of Creating Sacred Space
“Build for me a sanctuary and I will dwell among you.” Exodus 25:8-9 In this one verse from the Old Testament, or Torah, lays an invitation for each of us. We are asked to create a sanctuary in which to join together with God. Thus, these 11 words serve as the core of my teaching…
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Get That Perfect Judaica Gift
If you are looking for unique Jewish gifts then there is only one way of doing so. This is by visiting any Judaica mall or store specializing in Jewish gifts. There are new and exciting places where you can find those unique and special Jewish gifts, jewelry and other Judaica. You can get more than…
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Africa’s Religious Sensitivity – A Boost to Small Scale Industries
In this article, it is my wish to draw examples of our betrayals of love and service, as taught and made clear by religion, in pursuit of economic relevance as is evident in our immediate society to show how we are living out the ‘gospel’ of Judas. Many times, I have been confronted by people…
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The Six Remembrances in the Hebrew Bible and Phylacteries or Tefillin
Six times in the Hebrew Bible or “Torah,” the term “remember” is used as a commandment for Jews. They are: 1. Remember the Exodus from Egypt 2. Remember receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai 3. Remember what Amalek did to you 4. Remember how you angered G-d (with the golden calf) 5. Remember what G-d…
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The Jewish People Are SNOW-tastic!
Two Shabbats (Sabbath) ago I woke up in the morning to see more than two feet of smooth, untouched snow all over the sidewalks and street. Generally speaking my routine is to leave the house with enough time to get to a 7AM service (admittedly, sometimes a few minutes late). My wife suggested that maybe…
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Understanding the Various Jewish Wedding Traditions
Jewish wedding traditions are deep with symbolism. Everything from what is worn to the actions done earlier in the week has deep meaning. Marriage is looked upon as part of the circle of life and is holy. Jewish marriage and the various Jewish wedding traditions are something everyone looks forward to. For an entire week…
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Rosh Hashanah – More Than Mere Celebrations
Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of a Hebrew calendar year. It is a serious occasion, more akin to the first day of school than the first day of January. It is a time to see how much we have grown over the year, in a Jewish sense – a time for accounting for spiritual, ethical…
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Selichot – Prayers for Forgiveness
What? Selichot are special prayers said by Jewish people requesting forgiveness from G-d. When? Selichot are said are on fast days as they are days on which Jewish people request forgiveness. They are also said in the period leading up to Yom Kippur which is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar; the day on…