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The Remarkable Growth of Reform Judaism in Spain
I have been going to Spain every year since 2008 in order to help Bet Shalom in Barcelona, a small nascent Reform congregation, with its programs and religious services.
Hanukkah: A Miracle of Trust
The Hanukkah miracle is, at its essence, a miracle of the spirit, offering us an opportunity to open our hearts.
Why do Jewish Holidays Begin at Night?
On the Jewish calendar, holidays begin in the evening, at sundown, and they continue through the next day.
Kabbalat Shabbat
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קַבָּלַת שַׁבָּת
“Receiving Shabbat.” A special collection of prayers recited to welcome Shabbat on Friday evening.
Oneg Shabbat
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עֹנֶג שַׁבָּת
The "joy" of Shabbat—refers to refreshments after Shabbat services.
The Day I Guarded My Synagogue's Front Door
Until a few months ago, I felt safe whenever I stepped into our temple. But then the massacre at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Congregation occurred, and I was asked to guard our temple’s front door.