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Contrasting Women and the Sefira of Hod
A single splendid rose sits on a table in its glass vase, alive with color and brilliance…
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Judaism, the Omer and the Absense of Music
Music plays a major role in Judaism, Eretz Yisrael, and Torah observance…
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Embracing Health and Renewal: The Role of Women in Iyar
The month of Iyar is a special time in the Jewish calendar that reminds us of healing and renewal…
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Roni Akarah: Reflecting on my Fourteen-Year Fertility Journey
I grew up in a vibrant American Modern Orthodox community and, together with many of my peers, attended a post-high school seminary program in Israel…
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Lag BaOmer: From Despair to Hope and Celebration
The celebration of Lag BaOmer is rather a strange one – why mark the death of a sage with celebration rather than mourning?..
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Emor: The Strength in Soft Speech
This week’s parsha is called Emor, from the early words of the portion ‘Emor el hakohanim,’ ‘Say to the priests.’..
