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Tag Archives: Holidays
Shavuot: A jewel worth dusting off
Apart from Orthodoxy and more traditional forms of Judaism, Shavuot is one of the least observed holidays within the wider Jewish community. For far too many Jews today, Torah is no longer at the core of our existence. Many of us have … Continue reading
Preparing for Shavuot
Parashat Emor We are currently in the last few weeks of counting the omer. The ‘omer’ is a measure of grain, but according to the Torah, it also the measure we use to count the days between Passover and Shavuot. … Continue reading
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From Slavery to Freedom
Shabbat Pesach Then He said to me, “Human being! These bones are the whole house of Israel; and they are saying, ‘Our bones have dried up, our hope is gone, and we are completely cut off.’ Therefore prophesy…then you will … Continue reading
Quote of the Day: A Delicate Balance
“The classical explanation for breaking a glass at the end of the wedding is to recall the destruction of Jerusalem. As the glass is broken, everyone screams out Mazel Tov! There is something peculiar, not only about recalling an historic tragedy … Continue reading
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Tagged Holidays, Jewish life, Passover, Quote of the Day, Rabbi Wolpe, Spirituality
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Passover, Elijah, and Shabbat HaGadol
Shabbat HaGadol This week is Shabbat HaGadol, the Great Shabbat that occurs at the beginning of the week in which Passover will be observed (Passover begins Monday evening). There are five special shabbatot leading up to Passover. Each special Shabbat … Continue reading
Quote of the Day
Elie Wiesel tells a story about a trip he took to Saragossa, Spain, years ago. Saragossa had been a thriving center of Jewish life before the Expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492. As Wiesel was walking through town, … Continue reading
Hanukkah: A festival of Dedication
Tomorrow night (Saturday, Dec. 8th) is the beginning of Hanukkah. The word, Hanukkah, means “dedication” in Hebrew, and recalls the triumphant events of the Maccabees, and the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem following its desecration by the forces of Antiochus and the Syrian-Greeks … Continue reading
Sukkot and Heavenly Ascent
Revelation 7:9-17 Sukkot is a joyous holiday packed with prophetic significance. Our tradition teaches us that a time will come when all people will come up to Jerusalem to worship HaShem on Sukkot. This is the climactic message of the … Continue reading
Sukkot: A Festival of Joy, Gladness and Redemption
Tonight begins the festival of Sukkot. Sukkot is one of the most joyous occasions on the Jewish calendar. It is deeply connected to the earlier High Holidays of Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur, and is the culmination of the Fall … Continue reading
Yom Kippur: Life, Death and Proper Protocol
Tonight begins Yom Kippur – the holiest day on the Jewish calendar. Traditionally, Leviticus 16, which deals with the proper protocol for the High Priest during the special Yom Kippur service, is read in the synagogue on the morning of … Continue reading
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