Tag: Creation

Take a look at the summary for Parashah Bereshit, including aliyah-by-aliyah summaries for and a haftarah summary.

Rabbi Suzanne Brody February 19, 2025 Bereshit Summary Parashat Bereshit

Lighting Shabbat candles is one of our most beautiful traditions. Go grab your candles, here's how to light Shabbat candles step by step.

Tsvia Weisberger December 15, 2024 Erev Shabbat Holidays

The theme of creation links the haftarah to the theologies of Creation in the Bible. The prophet expresses the continuity of divine action.

Etz Hayim Humash October 21, 2024 Isaiah Neviim (Prophets)

A short prayer, inspired by and quoting the Prophet Isaiah, connecting us to nature, the environment, and all of creation.

Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin, Rabbi Avram Israel Reisner September 23, 2024 Climate and Environment High Holidays

Some interpret Creation as an allowance to plunder the Earth. However, that is a misconception; we have a responsibility to the Earth.

Rabbi Miriam Midlarsky Lichtenfeld May 15, 2024 Climate and Environment Kohelet (Ecclesiastes)

Learning what Zmanim are and why they are important can bring a new meaning to ritual practices and the routine of our days.

Rabbi Lauren Tuchman February 6, 2024 Afternoon Prayers (Mincha) Amidah

Simḥat Torah means “the joy of Torah” and is the name for the day on which the annual cycle of Torah readings begins and ends. ...

Rabbi Alan Lucas, The Observant Life (Book) October 28, 2022 High Holidays Holidays

Rabbi Dina Shargel teaches that the Friday night Kiddush sets a mood to welcome Shabbat by connecting it to Creation and to the Exodus.

Rabbi Dina Shargel June 7, 2022 Erev Shabbat Shabbat

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