Judaism Under Quarantine

Technology and Our Covetous Inclinations

D'Var Torah By: Rabbi Mary Zamore

January 14, 2021

During a recent Zoom meeting, a participant remarked that she dreaded video calls, lamenting, “Seeing everyone else’s beautiful homes makes me feel bad about mine.” During the pandemic, we have spent an unprecedented amount of time on screens, enjoying a strangely voyeuristic view of others’ personal spaces. In addition to...

Judaism Under Quarantine

Prayer Litany for COVID-19

Rabbinic Pastor/Cantor Lisa L. Levine

Source of Blessing: Our lives are in turmoil our hearts heavy help us to cope with this modern plague we are worried for our families, we are concerned for our communities, our world is on the brink. Bless us with strength. Source of Mercy: We pray for courage to stay...

Current Events

Gevurot (Mighty Deeds) in a Time of Pandemic

Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner

Source of All Life Daily Your Jewish Children Praise You and Your Mighty Deeds We call you: Matir Asurim The One who Releases the Imprisoned Someich Noflim The One Who Lifts up the Fallen Rofei Ha-Cholim The One Who Heals the Sick We trust You keep faith with those who...

COVID-19

Celebrations Delayed: A Prayer for the Frustrated and Disappointed

Rabbi Daniel A. Weiner

This poem offers perspective and hope to help us manage the sense of disappointment, frustration, and loss that we face when our much-anticipated in-person gatherings turn virtual.

Jewish Rituals and Symbols

25 Jewish Things to Try at Home

Kate Bigam Kaput

If you’re looking for a bit of an escape from everything going on in the world right now, try experimenting with and embracing your Judaism from home. Here are a few ways to begin.