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0 Jewish Law Culture

Kaddish Around the World: Uplifting and Inspiring Stories

Reviewed by Steve Lipman in Jewish Action · 23 Sep

Rabbi Gedalia Zweig's latest book, "Kaddish Around the World," features uplifting stories demonstrating the unifying power of the Kaddish prayer across diverse contexts.

0 Prayer Jewish Law

The Klop

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 20 Aug

A man eager to ensure a timely prayer service on Rosh Chodesh mistakenly begins the prayers a day early, including unnecessary elements like yaaleh vyavo and disrupting the aveilim's rights.

0 Jewish Law Culture

A Eulogy for a Man I Did Not Know

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 4 Aug

The writer recalls being called by a rabbi to participate in a burial service for a man who passed away with no known family or friends.

0 Communities History

Out on the African Veld

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 15 Jul

In the 1940s, Jewish communities existed in various small towns across South Africa, mainly established by Lithuanian immigrants who often started as traders or shop owners.

0 Jewish Law History

Parashah of the week: Bemidbar

Jewish Chronicle · 6 Jun

The Parashah Bemidbar discusses the discomfort in counting people, as traditionally seen as dangerous, highlighted by a plague in King David's reign following a census.

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Minchah in the Seventh Inning

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 5 Mar

The article discusses the challenge of balancing Jewish observance with secular society, exemplified by a decision regarding adjusting prayer times on Super Bowl Sunday at a synagogue in Atlanta.

0 Communities History

A tiny Orthodox synagogue, a relic of the old Jewish Lower East Side, struggles to survive

Jon Kalish in JTA · 1 Feb

The Agudath Israel Youth of Manhattan, a small Orthodox synagogue on the Lower East Side of New York City, is at risk of losing its minyan, the quorum needed for certain prayers.

0 Communities Antisemitism

In Poland, community carries us through challenging times

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy · 14 Dec 2023

Hillel Poland is a community organization that provides a space for Jewish young adults in Poland to explore their Jewish identity and connect with others.

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9/9/23 – Shiur 435 – מי אנכי שאזכה להתפלל – The Halachos and beauty of Tefillah – The decorum in Shul

Halacha Headlines · 8 Sep 2023

In this Shiur, the discussion revolves around various aspects of Tefillah and the decorum in Shul.

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Of Prayer in Solitude

Dov Frank in Lehrhaus · 23 May 2023

In "Of Prayer in Solitude," Dov Frank explores the experience of praying alone in nature, away from the traditional Jewish community.

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When Kaddish Becomes Currency: Mapping Out the Mechanics of Merit

Moshe Kurtz in Lehrhaus · 21 May 2023

The article explores the mechanics of reciting the Kaddish prayer on behalf of others and the theological assumptions underlying this practice.

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Do Children Belong in Shul?

Moshe Kurtz in Lehrhaus · 3 Oct 2022

The author explores the question of whether children should be brought to synagogue.

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The Arbiter of Jewish Law

Letty Cottin Pogrebin in Tablet · 13 Sep 2022

This text explores the author's father's relationship with Jewish law and observance.

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Letters: Spring 2022

JA Mag in Jewish Action · 1 Mar 2022

In this collection of letters from the Spring 2022 issue of Jewish Action, various topics are discussed.

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What’s the Truth About . . .Counting a Minor with a Sefer Torah Toward a Minyan?

Rabbi Ari Z. Zivotofsky in Jewish Action · 11 Nov 2021

The question of whether a minor can be included in a minyan (a prayer quorum of ten adult male Jews) is a long-standing controversy in Jewish law.

0 Communities Prayer

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.

0 Prayer Communities

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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My Ideal Shul

David Olivestone in Jewish Action · 24 Nov 2020

The author reflects on their ideal synagogue, which is characterized by solitude and minimal distractions.

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A New Post-Coronavirus Era of Halachah?

Rabbi Gil Student in Jewish Action · 24 Nov 2020

The article discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Jewish halachah (Jewish law) and explores the potential changes and developments that may arise as a result.

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When Things Go Back to Normal

Sara Wolkenfeld in Lehrhaus · 10 Sep 2020

As discussions about returning to pre-pandemic synagogue experiences take place, it is important to shift focus from simply going back to "normal" to reimagining and enhancing religious engagement.

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My Last Conversation with Rav Amital

Yehudah Mirsky in Lehrhaus · 16 Jul 2020

This text is a personal reflection on the author's last conversation with Rav Amital, a prominent Jewish religious leader.

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The Loneliest Communal Prayer

Yosef Lindell in Lehrhaus · 2 Jul 2020

The author describes their experience returning to synagogue for a prayer service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

0 Jewish Law Communities

The Cross and the ‘Mechitza’: Thoughts on Ritual Pluralism

Shaul Magid in Tablet · 6 Nov 2019

The text explores the complexities of ritual pluralism within Jewish denominational spaces, focusing on the tensions between normative practices and deviant practices.

0 Jewish Law Culture

Betting on the Bible

Sandor Schuman in Tablet · 13 Jun 2017

The text tells a personal story about the author's father's approach to gambling, particularly his reliance on favorite psalms for lottery numbers.

0 Gender/Identity

A Time To Mourn Without a Place to Pray

Talia Bloch in Tablet · 9 Nov 2016

The text delves into the challenges faced by a woman reciting the Mourners Kaddish for her deceased mother in Orthodox Jewish communities.

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