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Is Reciting Tehillim and Avinu Malkeinu after October 7th Enough?

Chaim Trachtman in Lehrhaus · 4 Mar

Many synagogues have adjusted their services after October 7th in response to the conflict in Israel by adding prayers like Avinu Malkeinu and select chapters of Tehillim to express solidarity, hope for hostages' safe return, and peace.

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Let There Be Words

Jewdicious · 29 Feb

In "Let There Be Words" by Andrew Rashkow, the connection between language, creation, and prayer is explored from a Jewish perspective.

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This UWS mom is donating homemade challahs to help Israelis in need

Rachel Ringler in JTA · 15 Feb

Adina Wagman, a mother of two in New York, has been using her homemade challah to raise funds for Israelis in need.

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Rabbi Jules Harlow, editor of the prayer book used in Conservative synagogues for a quarter century, dies at 92

Andrew Silow-Carroll in Forward · 13 Feb

Rabbi Jules Harlow, the editor of Siddur Sim Shalom, the standard prayer book used in North American Conservative synagogues for a quarter century, has passed away at the age of 92.

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Brachah Basics

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 13 Feb

This article covers various questions about brachot (blessings) in Jewish law.

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England’s chief rabbi composes special healing prayer for King Charles’ recovery

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 8 Feb

Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis has composed a special prayer for the complete and swift recovery of King Charles III following his cancer diagnosis.

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Brief Thoughts on Religion and Politics: on Humility and Arrogance

Shaul Magid in Jewschool · 6 Feb

In this thought-provoking piece, the author reflects on the disparity between the language of Jewish prayer and the attitudes of the Jewish people.

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Strength in This Time

Rachel Sharansky Danziger in Lehrhaus · 5 Feb

In this heartfelt essay, the author reflects on the impact of the ongoing war on her community and her personal experiences.

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The Virtues of a Virtual Minyan

Jennifer Bleyer in Tablet · 2 Feb

The author discusses their experience of saying Kaddish, the Jewish prayer for mourners, after the death of their father and mother.

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Fill in the Blank

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 23 Jan

In this article, the author reflects on the power and significance of the song Az Yashir, which was sung by the Israelites after crossing the Red Sea.

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Jewish liturgy includes a curse against our enemies. We can be OK with that.

Rabbi Elie Kaunfer in JTA · 12 Jan

The author reflects on the 12th blessing of the Amidah, a curse against enemies in Jewish liturgy.

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This day of communal Kaddish, enacted after the Holocaust, is just right for this moment

Rabbi Avital Hochstein in JTA · 22 Dec 2023

The text discusses the significance of the communal day of saying Mourners Kaddish, which falls on the 10th of Tevet.

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Three-Pronged Prayer

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 19 Dec 2023

The article discusses the challenge of praying with intention (kavanah) and feeling that one's prayers are valuable to Hashem.

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IDF says it is disciplining soldiers who broadcast Jewish prayers from West Bank mosque

BCohen in Forward · 14 Dec 2023

Israeli soldiers who broadcasted Jewish prayers from a West Bank mosque during a military operation will be disciplined by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).

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Who are the courageous and who are the weak? Viewing the war through the lens of a Hanukkah prayer

Odeya Rosenband in Forward · 13 Dec 2023

The author reflects on the Hanukkah prayer and its implications for understanding the current conflict in Gaza.

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The tabernacle of peace that gives us hope

Jewish Chronicle · 10 Nov 2023

In times of distress, recent events have imbued traditional Jewish prayers with renewed significance, particularly emphasizing the themes of peace and freedom.

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Parashah of the week: Shemini Atzeret

Jewish Chronicle · 14 Oct 2023

Shemini Atzeret marks the end of the Succot festival and reflects on the celebration of the Temple's inauguration in Jerusalem by King Solomon.

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Time for Shabbat: Ep. 384

Unorthodox · 13 Oct 2023

In episode 384 of Unorthodox, the focus is on welcoming Shabbat after a challenging week.

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A leap of faith that Yom Kippur asks us to make

Jewish Chronicle · 22 Sep 2023

The text discusses the concept of faith as it pertains to the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur and synagogue attendance during the High Holy Days.

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For Jewish seniors who can't visit loved ones' graves on their own, free rides and a prayer book

Stewart Ain in Forward · 7 Jul 2023

Dorot, a New York-based nonprofit, revived its Cemetery Visits program for seniors, helping them visit loved ones' graves with volunteers.

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Glamping With God

Lisa J. Wise in Tablet · 3 Oct 2022

A personal reflection is shared about confronting mortality and undergoing medical tests, juxtaposed with the symbolism of Sukkot and its lessons of impermanence and vulnerability.

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BONUS EPISODE: Kol Nidrei...misunderstood - with Rabbi Meir Soloveichik

Call Me Back · 30 Sep 2022

In this episode, Rabbi Meir Soloveichik discusses the complex meaning and history of the Kol Nidrei prayer, which is often misunderstood and misrepresented.

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49 Days: Week 5, Hod

Unorthodox · 22 May 2022

This episode explores the attribute of Hod, or humility, in the context of counting the Omer, highlighting the tension between self-assertion and submission to a higher power.

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Kaddish in the Time of COVID-19

David Eisner in Tablet · 2 Jun 2021

The text reflects on the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic regarding the recitation of the Kaddish prayer for mourning rituals within the Jewish community.

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How the Zoom Minyan Brought Me Closer to Judaism

Ivy Eisenberg in Tablet · 19 Jan 2021

During the challenging time of mourning her parents, the author found solace and connection through participating in a daily Zoom minyan for Kaddish recitation at her Reconstructionist synagogue.

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