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Holy Atheism! The Role of Faith in Judaism
As Yom Kippur, our only holiday which focuses on our relationship with God, fades behind us, I am reminded of a 2007 article I read in Newsweek.
Worship Services: Blessings for Reading the Torah
Learn the blessings for before and after the reading of the Torah.
Yom HaShoah History
Yom HaShoah, also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day, occurs on the 27 th of Nisan.
Edible Torah Treats
In Eastern Europe, it was customary at a child’s first Torah lesson to write the Hebrew alphabet in honey on the child’s slate, and giving it to the child to lick off; In this way, would the child always associate sweetness with Torah study and Simchat Torah.
Simchat Torah Activities for Kids
Activities to make the holiday of Simchat Torah meaningful to children.
The Holocaust (Shoah)
The Shoah (also known as the Holocaust, from a Greek word meaning "sacrifice by fire,") was initiated by the members of the National Socialist (Nazi) Party, which seized power in Germany in 1933.
Yom HaShoah (Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day)
Yom HaShoah is officially known as Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day.
Yom HaShoah Social Justice Guide
Here are some ways to incorporate social justice themes into your Yom HaShoah observance.
K'tav Stam (Scribe's Writing)
A fun activity to celebrate the writings of the Torah, especially for Shavuot and Simchat Torah.