Hineni: The Power of Presence
When someone experiences true tragedy, it’s hard to know what to say. At a recent social event, a good friend and I shared how shocked
Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah
When someone experiences true tragedy, it’s hard to know what to say. At a recent social event, a good friend and I shared how shocked
After the whirlwind of Tishrei, here is a calming reading list to help reflect and recenter.
After a discordant summer and the unknowns of college, Amelia Mae Heller finds stability in the routine of Kabbalat Shabbat.
Did God give the fully-written Torah to Moses at Sinai? Or as the Torah compiled and edited by people? What does that mean spiritually?
Learn more about what Jewish mindfulness is and answer the question “How do I get started?” There’s many ways to practice—here are a few.
If you’ve never been in the practice of reciting Psalms, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Here’s how to adopt the practice.
Through using this personal kavannah, a spiritual intention, the recitation of the Sh’ma is transformed, and so am I.
This an exploration of my “temple envy” through the emotions of grief, wonder, and desire for Jewish unity during a recent vacation to Nikko.
There are many ways to write a d’var Torah. Read how this rabbi thinks about giving divrei Torah and what she thinks about while writing.
Seven psalms as a liturgical response to our individual and collective emotions, including grief, fear, rage, desperation, and others.
Dig deeper into Jewish identity, memory, spirituality, and wisdom, exploring more into the question: “Why Be Jewish?”
Saying Kaddish for a loved one is a cherished and prized custom, but it is not the only way to remember and honor the lives of loved ones.
Despite the odds, when things feel out of your control, when you feel abandoned – do not despair and do not simply pray – ACT.
If we try to look past the tangible, if we focus on the other, in relationship, we can come to see the Divine, even if only for a second.
Jewish spirituality doesn’t live in a book. Our bodies can guide our awareness and blessing. What could this practice look like in your life?
Moving well beyond niddah, mikveh is now used to mark any and all transitional and transformative moments.
What does Judaism say about the afterlife? Exploring the inherent conflicts between the different ideas and why that’s a good thing.
Rabbi Bradley Artson explains how Mitzvot function as an indispensable manifestation of a meaningful Jewish life.
My Havdalah candle, wine, spices, and I did my own Havdalah ceremony all alone in my backyard. It was my own form of spiritual self-care.
With all of this physically taxing work, it can be easy to miss the spiritual preparation for this celebration of our collective redemption.