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Rabbi Jeremy Markiz

Rabbi Jeremy Markiz is a teacher and consultant. Based in the Washington, DC area, he teaches the Torah of personal growth, meaning and intentionality, and making the world a better place. He writes a newsletter called, With Torah and Love. Rabbi Markiz helps clergy, congregations, and Jewish organizations grow and communicate clearly in the digital world, develop effective strategies, and solve problems with his consulting firm, Next Level Rabbinics.

Rabbi Jeremy Markiz

Exploring Judaism is the digital home for Conservative/Masorti Judaism, embracing the beauty and complexity of Judaism, and our personal search for meaning, learning, and connecting. Our goal is to create content based on three core framing: Meaning-Making (Why?), Practical Living (How?), and Explainers (What?).

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My Posts

What do we do differently at a Saturday Night Seder?

When Passover begins on Saturday night, the schedule of preparation shifts and there are additional adjustments made on Saturday night too.

Exploring Judaism, Rabbi Jeremy Markiz March 26, 2025 Holidays How to observe Passover

Balancing Torah Study and Worldly Engagement: Can it work?

You can find a harmonious existence where Torah study enriches your engagement with the world and the world inspires your spiritual growth.

Rabbi Jeremy Markiz, Tsvia Weisberger February 13, 2025 Learning Living

Exploring Judaism Writers Fellowship Cohort 1 – 2024-2025

The EJWF is a 6-month cohort-based fellowship for rabbinical students to cultivate their professional spiritual voice and share their Torah.

Rabbi Jeremy Markiz November 7, 2024 Write with EJ

Welcoming Special Ushpizin for Sukkot This Year (5785)

This year, as we feel as fragile as the Sukkah itself, we offer a framework for Sukkot and Ushpizin – our Exalted Sanctified Guests.

Rabbi Jeremy Markiz September 20, 2024 Holidays Observing Sukkot

Holding Both Joy and Sorrow

Our hearts are big enough to hold all the emotions we feel during this holiday season, as we pray, eat, and observe the holidays together.

Rabbi Jeremy Markiz September 17, 2024 High Holidays Holidays

Why We Study Mishnah To Grieve Someone Who Has Died

There is a custom of learning and reciting chapters of Mishnah as part of the mourning process. Where does this come from? How does this ...

Rabbi Jeremy Markiz, Exploring Judaism September 3, 2024 Death and Dying Learning

Why Conservative Judaism Changed Sacrifices in the Prayer Book

Explore why Conservative Judaism changed the language of the sacrifices in the prayer book. It shows more about the Movement.

Rabbi Jeremy Markiz July 23, 2024 Conservative Judaism Every Day

Blessings Over Food and Drink

There are many blessings over food and drink. Learn how to determine what blessing to use before and after eating a meal.

Rabbi Jeremy Markiz July 17, 2024 Blessings Every Day

How to Hang a Mezuzah

Learn how to hang a mezuzah, including positioning and the blessing, and some of the reasons behind why we do it this way.

Rabbi Jeremy Markiz June 30, 2024 Every Day Home

Exploring Judaism Writers Fellowship Application 2024-2025

Exploring Judaism Writers Fellowship Application Information Write on the internet as a rabbi. The Exploring Judaism Writers Fellowship is a paid six-month cohort-based fellowship for ...

Rabbi Jeremy Markiz May 8, 2024 Write with EJ