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"Moses Pleading with Israel" by Providence Lithograph Company, ca. 1907
Posted inTorah

Baal Shem Tov’s life-changing words: ‘You are where your thoughts are’

Rabbi Dov Greenberg by Rabbi Dov Greenberg August 15, 2024August 15, 2024
Several people hug each other, seen from behing
Posted inLocal Voice

At a time of loss and grief, this Jewish ritual says you don’t have to go it alone

Rabbi Adina Allen by Rabbi Adina Allen August 12, 2024August 12, 2024
a classical painting of The Temple with smoke rising from it and a chaotic crowd within it
Posted inReligion

In first Tisha B’Av after Oct. 7, Jewish writers, musicians, and lay leaders compose new liturgy and traditions to mourn a fresh tragedy

Jackie Hajdenberg by Jackie Hajdenberg August 12, 2024August 12, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff greet Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife Louise Araneta-Marcos as they arrive for brunch at the Vice President's Residence in Washington, D.C., May 2, 2023. The residence's mezuzah is visible on the door frame. (Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images)
Posted inReligion

Doug Emhoff installed mezuzahs at the Vice President’s Residence. What happens to them when he moves out, or up?

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer August 9, 2024August 9, 2024
"Moses Forbids the People to Follow Him" by James Tissot, ca. 1900 (The Jewish Museum)
Posted inTorah

Know where you came from — and what choices you made to get here

Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf by Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf August 8, 2024August 8, 2024
"Joseph Maketh Himself Known to His Brethren" by James Tissot, ca. 1900
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Why we use paintings by Catholic artist James Tissot with our Torah column

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J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky August 7, 2024August 7, 2024
engraving of several women standing before moses, who is seated on a throne
Posted inTorah

The Daughters of Zelophehad remind us that progress is possible

Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon by Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon August 2, 2024August 2, 2024
Weissman sits on her couch smiling
Posted inBay Area

Temple Beth Torah’s new senior rabbi ready to ‘spread her wings’

by Sue Fishkoff July 29, 2024July 29, 2024
Mark Zuckerberg wears a gold pendant with the lyrics of "Mi Shebeirach" engraved on it. (Screenshot)
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Why Mark Zuckerberg sings ‘Mi Shebeirach’ to his daughters at bedtime

Andrew Esensten by Andrew Esensten July 26, 2024July 28, 2024
“Moses Sees the Promised Land From Afar” by James Tissot, ca. 1900
Posted inTorah

The Torah’s advice on leadership succession, political or otherwise

Rabbi Joey Felsen by Rabbi Joey Felsen July 25, 2024July 25, 2024

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