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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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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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Why do we fast on Yom Kippur? If I'm not going to take the day off of work, does it still make sense for me to fast? Would that mean anything?
Why do we fast on Yom Kippur? If I'm not going to take the day off of work, does it still make sense for me...
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Eating Heirloom Tomato Salad for A Cause
I wait all year for tomato season, telling myself patience is a virtue. A few weeks back I had an heirloom tomato salad at The Fireplace that assured...
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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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Enhance Your High Holidays -- Ideas for Activities, Recipes, and Reflections
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are supposed to be spiritual high points of the year, but for some of us, a few days spent in a...
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Eitz Chayim New Year News
We are starting off the New Year at Eitz Chayim with a few terrific achievements under our belts. I hope you will be as excited...
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All About the High Holidays at Temple Ohabei Shalom
Looking for a new place to experience the High Holidays this year? Temple Ohabei Shalom in Brookline is excited to give you a peek into...
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Bring the High Holidays Home with our Idea Guide for Families
The High Holidays are coming soon, beginning with Rosh Hashanah, which starts on the evening of Sunday, Setpember 16th. These holidays are a wonderful time...
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