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Recommended Reading and Music for Shabbat
Shabbat Anthology Volume II (Book/CD)Composer/Artist:Dunn, J. Mark/Joel N. Eglash, editors
Format:Piano/Vocal/Guitar and CD
$34.95
The long-awaited series is finally here! Shabbat Anthology brings to light both newly composed and older Sabbath music that has never been published, in Piano/Vocal/Guitar format. Shabbat Anthology Volume II includes…
Calendar of Jewish Holidays
| 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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Glossary of Words and Terms for Jewish Living
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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Becoming a Jew
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/
Morning and Bedtime Rituals for Children
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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Blessings for Life’s Moments
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 – Its history and meaning
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…
The Shavuot Issue of the Jewish Parent Page
Content provided by the Union for Reform Judaism…
The History and Origins of Passover
*The History and Origins of Passover
Pesach, known as Passover in English, is a major Jewish spring festival, commemorating the Exodus from Egypt over 3,000 years ago.
The ritual observance of this holiday centers around a special home service called the seder (meaning “order”) and a festive meal; the prohibition of chametz (leaven); and the eating…