9th of Av | tish’a b’av

Aug 10, 2024

My recent posts...9th of Av | tish'a b'av We Jews keep reliving our history through festivals and commemorations. Some of those are more enjoyable than others; the full complement, including the fast day of tish'a b'av, adds rich meaning to our lives and connects us...

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Next Israel Trip

Jun 22, 2024

My recent posts...Clockwise from top left: early Kabbalat Shabbat service near the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem; Cultural life continues; 24-hour hostages "reminder" near the Knesset; Saturday night hostages rally in Jerusalem. Back from Israel, ready to...

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Leaving/Returning

May 14, 2024

My recent posts...Today is Yom Ha'atzma'ut, Israel's Independence Day. Ellie and I will soon leave for Israel. This will be our first trip since shortly before The Lockdown, when the world seemed to stand still for a few moments. Nearly nothing in our world now feels...

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Preparing for Pesach

Apr 3, 2024

My recent posts...Preparing for Pesach Looking forward to shining moments! Shabbat shalom! שבת שלום

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Siddur Sessions 4 & 5

Mar 14, 2024

With barchu, we are summoned, and we respond “yes!” The word barchu has the same root as baruch, i.e., berech, meaning “knee.” Hence, the leader draws attention by bowing on “barchu” and we respond by bowing on the “baruch” of our response.

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