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Chosen Eats: Eat to Heal
Life has started to return to normalcy since the events of last week. We’ve finally gotten our feet—and running shoes, for many—back under us and...
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Chosen Eats: A Good Apple (Cake)
My parents always taught me that a good houseguest brings a gift for her host as a thank you for opening their home. And as...
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The Fall Holidays of Judaism
This past Sunday I had the privilege of leading an interactive presentation on the Fall Holidays of Judaism, with a focus on universal themes. About...
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Judaism & Spirituality
Four Kids, Old Traditions and New Meanings
By Dan BrosgolDirector of Prozdor at Hebrew College Boston isn’t like anywhere else. For that I’m grateful. Eastern Massachusetts is a crucible of history, innovation,...
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The Torah Minute with Rabbi Yitzi Weiner: Tishrei
Rabbi Yitzi Weiner on why Rosh Hashanah is described as a time of freedom.
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Giving Back at a Time of Self-Reflection
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are a natural time to take stock: of what we are grateful for, what we hope for the next year,...
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On Inheritances and Responsibilities
Let's begin with a modern parable: There was a man who had been widowed. The man had been happily married for many, many years. He...
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“I hide, but no one wants to seek me.’”
Gut Yontif – Shanah tovah! Nearly two centuries ago an early Hasidic master told his disciples the following story: “One day my grandson David was...
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Happy New Year message from JCC president/CEO Mark Sokoll
This fall, the JCC is dedicated to help people RESET...to find a healthier and happier path for themselves and their families in the new year....
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How does throwing stuff into water get rid of our sins?
How does throwing stuff into water get rid of our sins? If “throwing stuff into water” truly got rid of our sins, we’d be lined...
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