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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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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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Getting My Master’s in Plum Cake
Recently, Prism asked me to teach a class on how to bake plum cake for Rosh Hashanah. So what qualifies me as a plum cake expert?...
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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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Join us for our free high holiday services!
As the heat of summer begins to change into the autumn winds, Jews come together to celebrate the High Holiday season. Beginning with the call...
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CJP's Fast to Feed
Help Fight Hunger in Greater Boston As Yom Kippur nears, you may choose to fast, but did you know that many in our community wake...
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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Books for Children
The High Holidays are a great time to introduce new books to your kids, especially ones with specific Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur content. The...
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Jewish Advocate: Apology Stories
Before Yom Kippur, we ask for forgiveness from those we have wronged. Tell us about a time when you hurt someone else, and then apologized....
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