Tishah B’Av means “Ninth of Av” and refers to a Jewish day of fasting and mourning.
Excerpted from The Jewish Home by Daniel B. Syme. URJ Press
Traditionally Tishah B’Av is the darkest of all days, a time set aside for mourning the destruction of both ancient Temples in Jerusalem. As on Yom Kippur, the fast extends until the following sundown. In
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Celebrating shabbat at home with family and friends creates a warm and wonderful end to your week. Saying or singing blessings over family, candles, wine and challah helps make it sacred. Enjoy this guide from Larchmont Temple, NY. Shabbat Shalom!
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Shabbat Anthology Volume II (Book/CD)
| NOTE: Each holiday begins and ends at sundown on the days listed. | |||||
| Jewish Year | 5772 |
5773 | 5774 | 5775 | 5776 |
| Secular Year | Sep ’11 – Sep ’12 |
Sep ’12 – Sep ’13 |
Sep ’13 – Sep ’14 |
Sep ’14 – Sep ’15 |
Sep ’15 – Sep ’16 |
| S’LICHOT SERVICE | Sep 24 | Sep 8 | Aug 31 | Sep 20 | Sep 5 |
| ROSH HASHANAH |
Sep 28-30 |
Sep 16-18 | Sep 4-6 | Sep 24-26 | Sep 13-15 |
| YOM KIPPUR | Oct 7-8 |
Sep 25-26 |
Sep 13-14 | Oct 3-4 |
Sep 22-23 |
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Judaism is more than just a religion: it’s a culture, a language, a way of life. And, integrated fully into these Jewish traditions are unique words and sayings. Though words may have different roots or origins (Hebrew, Yiddish, German), their meanings are universal throughout the Jewish community. This glossary introduces some of the more common
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Ahavat ger, welcoming the stranger, is among the most important tenets of Reform Judaism. We welcome interfaith families into our communities and encourage their participation in our congregations. A pamphlet that answers basic questions about conversion in an easily accessible question and answer format. https://urj.org/life/conversion/qa/
From the Union’s publications, Wake-Up Rituals: Crafting Jewish Tradition for Young Childrenand Jewish Bedtime Ritualsproduced by the Department of Lifelong Jewish Learning.
UPON WAKING
Modeh Ani is the traditional prayer to be said by children. Hold your child in a chair or sit on the bed with them, and share a special moment of closeness before
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Shehecheyanu – Celebrating a Festive Occasion
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech haolam,
shehehchehyanu, v’kiy’manu, v’higianu laz’man hazeh.
We praise You, Adonai our God, Sovereign of the universe, for giving us life,
for sustaining us, and for enabling us to reach this season.
Washing Hands
It is customary to remove all jewelry from…
Shavuot is a Hebrew word meaning ‘weeks’ and refers to the Jewish festival marking the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. Shavuot, like so many other Jewish holidays began as an ancient agricultural festival, marking the end of the spring barley harvest and the beginning of the summer wheat harvest. Shavuot was distinguished in ancient times by…
