My recent posts...Purim katan — little Purim? PARTY!!! Well, party. click here. Shabbat shalom! שבת שלום

My recent posts...SIDDUR SESSIONS Third Session (Feb 15) After the preliminary warm-ups of the morning service, “baruch she’amar,” the opening prayer of the next section, pesukei d’zimra, verses of song, tells of God creating the universe by speaking. Speaking!...

My recent posts...SIDDUR SESSIONS Second Session (Feb 8) Last week, we reviewed reasons for praying; this week, reasons for not praying: I’m not sure God listens; I don’t know the Hebrew; the prayers don’t speak to me, they aren’t modern…. Well, maybe God hears all,...

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My recent posts...SIDDUR SESSIONS Introductory meeting (Feb 1) For participants’ perusal, on the table were a dozen or so siddurim, ranging across time and place from 1706 Amsterdam to late 20th-century Italy to the newest siddur published by the American Reform...

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My recent posts...A cinematic Moment in Torah

My recent posts...Kol Tefila Sometimes, the voice of prayer, kol tefila, has no words.  Shabbat shalom! שבת שלום

My recent posts...Names Remembering to express appreciation ... and give credit where it's due. .  Shabbat shalom! שבת שלום

The siddur, the guide to our prayer lives, is rich with yearning, with gratitude,

My recent posts...Light Enjoying family and celebration. Remembering that too many cannot, whether held hostage or suspended in the limbo of not knowing about loved ones. May they all be granted freedom and healing. Shabbat shalom! שבת שלום

My recent posts...Miracles Inspired by small flames and large miracles: let's make our own.  Shabbat shalom! שבת שלום