Rabbi Dr. J.B. Sacks

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What Am I Afraid Of?

As we continue the work of Elul, examining the words of Psalm 27 can teach us about going beyond the inner voices and what we are afraid of.

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The Book of Lamentations: Ten Responses to Tragedy & Grief

Explore these ten responses that the Book of Lamentations presents to deal with tragedy and grief. View Tishah B’av through these responses.

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Ensuring the Wall Stands Firm

Tishah B’av reminds us to “be active, even proactive,” to ensure the walls of our lives stand firm, just as our ancestors did.

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Why do Jews eat dairy on Shavuot? From cheesecake to spiritual metaphors, here are 10 reasons behind the holiday’s dairy connection.

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Yachatz Brokenness and Wholeness

One explanation offered by the Sages for Yachatz in the seder is that it helps promote making the world less broken, if not completely whole.

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Purim celebrates unexpected heroes as role models. Those heroes, Esther and Mordechai encourage us to be our full selves.

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