Today’s learning is dedicated to the peace and security of Israel. We pray for all who dwell in the Land with hopes for peace and safety.
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“Peace is Great!” A Challenging Jewish Teaching
Achieving true peace here on earth is a tremendous task which we can fully accomplish only when we have God pushing us to do so.
The Risks of Playing Jewish Geography
In the game of Jewish geography, you connect with who you don’t know by connecting through who you do know. But is the game good ...
When Death is Imminent
Judaism does not recognize any gray area between life and death. Whenever possible, a dying person should not be left alone.
Prayer Expresses Petition, Praise, Anger, and History
Prayer is not just a recitation of words. But rather, prayer is an expression of a great many modes and experiences in Judaism.
Tombstone Customs in Judaism
Tombstone customs in Judaism stem from the religious obligation to mark a grave. This is traditionally done with tombstones or stone markers.