Mirror Etching Success with MEM - Creating Chanukah Candles Up Next!
The MEM Project recently hosted a Jewish Young Adult workshop before Yom Kippur called "Reflecting on Reflection." We explored the theme of Reflection through Jewish...
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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
Are You the One?
Yom Kippur Morning Sermon September 26, 2012 Rabbi Eric S. Gurvis One more story, which my dear friend Rabbi Arnie Gluck recently shared with me:...
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We Have Sinned
This year at Yom Kippur services, I had my aha moment. I am getting further into my middle age (at the point where it's wise...
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Once upon a time
Twenty-three years ago, at the beginning of sixth grade, I started keeping a daily journal. Every day since then I have faithfully taken time to...
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Kids & Parenting
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Why do High Holiday services feel more formal and remote than Shabbat services?
I've been to services on shabbat and I find them warm, welcoming, and somewhat informal. But on high holidays, they seem heavily ritualized and really...
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Dressing the Part for Yom Kippur
Have you ever seen a group of people headed to synagogue on Yom Kippur in their holiday finest – but wondered why they were sporting...
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Judaism & Spirituality
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Playing Chicken With Your Troubles
On the off chance that you have a live chicken handy come Yom Kippur, you might want to try out the ancient Babylonian folk custom...
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Judaism & Spirituality
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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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Personal Stories
“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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