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An Omer calendar from 1904 by Baruch Zvi Ring. (Wikimedia)
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From Passover to Shavuot: What the Omer offering teaches us about growth

Rabbi Joey Felsen by Rabbi Joey Felsen April 30, 2026April 30, 2026
(From left) An ancient Israelite priest, high priest and a Levite (Charles Foster, 1873)
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A holy life demands more than following the law — it means doing what’s right

Rabbi Daniel Stein by Rabbi Daniel Stein April 23, 2026April 23, 2026
"Miriam Shut Out From the Camp" by James Tissot
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We are all outliers, seeking a way back to our communities

Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein April 16, 2026April 16, 2026
an antique drawing of a great cloud hovering over the mishkan with israelites worshipping
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Energy we spend on ourselves may be better used for others

Rabbi Amy Eilberg by Rabbi Amy Eilberg April 9, 2026April 9, 2026
painting about Israelite slavery
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Passover points to the true source of antisemitism

Rabbi Dov Greenberg by Rabbi Dov Greenberg April 1, 2026April 1, 2026
(Flickr via USDA)
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Is Jewish tradition OK with eating meat? Is your conscience?

Rabbi George Altshuler by Rabbi George Altshuler March 26, 2026March 26, 2026
“Bread and Salt” by Imre Amos, 1942
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Salt has been an essential ingredient in our ritual life since Temple times

Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon by Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon March 19, 2026March 19, 2026
an antique drawing of a great cloud hovering over the mishkan with israelites worshipping
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Building the Tabernacle required serving God with great skill — and joy

Rabbi Joey Felsen by Rabbi Joey Felsen March 12, 2026March 12, 2026
Alysa Liu celebrates her gold medal in women's singles figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics in February.  (Jaybeeinbigd22/CC0 1.0)
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What do Alysa Liu and Moses have in common? ADHD

Rabbi Daniel Stein by Rabbi Daniel Stein March 5, 2026March 5, 2026
“Moses Sees the Promised Land From Afar” by James Tissot, ca. 1900
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Moses is missing from this week’s Torah portion for a reason

Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

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