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Category: Torah Study
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
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Exploring Judaism
September 3, 2024
Death and Dying
Learning
Shavuot 5784: Tiny Tikkun
Shavuot is often considered a holiday of converts. Our Tiny Tikkun collects some texts on conversion to study with a friend or on your own.
Exploring Judaism
May 30, 2024
Conversion
Holidays
Common Terms in Torah Study
The Exploring Judaism team has prepared this printable sheet of common terms you might encounter in your Torah study that might help you out.
Exploring Judaism
May 24, 2024
Holidays
Learning
Ten Torah Resources You Should Know
Here are our top ten Torah resources you should know, including Conservative/Masorti organizations and resources for kids and families!
Reena Bromberg Gaber
May 15, 2024
Holidays
Learning
Life Exists in Relation
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 ...
Ariel Ya'akov Berry (they/them/הוא)
January 27, 2023
Every Day
Learning