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So you’ve bought a new home. Or found a new apartment. Perhaps you are moving into your own home for the very first time. Or, you are establishing a home together with your new husband, wife, partner or significant other. Judaism has long recognized the dedication of a new home as a milestone in…
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I have heard that many couples incorporate a tallit (Jewish prayer shawl) into their wedding. What is the reason for this? There are two main ways a couple can incorporate a tallit into their Jewish wedding ceremony: they can use it as the canopy for the chuppah (marriage canopy) the couple can be wrapped…
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Just look at what was I saw on my morning walk last week! Growing up in Southern California, I never really understood the fuss about Spring. We didn’t have the magical week when everything, it seems, all at once blossoms, bringing forth pinks and whites and pale greens. Dusting our cars and driveways and…
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Perhaps no holiday in the Jewish calendar comes with as much preparation. Cleaning. Shopping. Getting rid of certain foods. Stocking up on certain foods. Suddenly so many foods and products are off limits. For some folks, a strict Passover celebration is a cherished tradition. If this describes you, there are many resources in print…
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Summer camp was a blast. Friends. Swimming Pool. Freedom. And yet… what was one of the most anticipated moments of the day? Mail time! The counselors would go to the main office and return to the cabin, hopefully with a letter, or better yet, a care package from home. Yes, I might be far…