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Ten Commandments

A 1907 postcard depicts the Israelites gathered at the foot of Mount Sinai.
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Lessons from the Altar — keep moving forward

Rabbi Joey Felsen by Rabbi Joey Felsen February 14, 2020February 13, 2020

The Torah column is supported by a generous donation from Eve Gordon-Ramek. Yitro Exodus 18:1–20:23 This week’s Torah portion is central to the theology of the Jewish people. The Ten Commandments are […]

Decorating the sukkah (Photo/Courtesy Hazon)
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As Sukkot ends, your last chance for compassion

Rabbi Susan Leider by Rabbi Susan Leider September 27, 2018
A 1907 postcard depicts the Israelites gathered at the foot of Mount Sinai.
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My week in silent meditation made it clear: Kindness is king

Rabbi Amy Eilberg by Rabbi Amy Eilberg February 2, 2018
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When covetous thoughts strain family ties

Jonathan Harris by Jonathan Harris April 24, 2017April 25, 2017
A 1907 postcard depicts the Israelites gathered at the foot of Mount Sinai.
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Hearing God’s word above all the noise

Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi by Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi February 16, 2017February 16, 2017

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