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Ghosts and Ancestors
Rabbi Richard Hirsh writes about the hard work of turning our ghosts into ancestors who can walk with us. [Read more…]
Talmud Torah
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Let Us Build a Sukkat Shalom, A Canopy of Peace
Rabbi Dr. Steven Moss calls for the building of a true Sukkat Shalom, a shelter of peace, with interfaith understanding and cooperation. [Read more…]
Rituals
Yom Kippur 5781: Yizkor For COVID-19 Victims
For Yom Kippur, Chaplain Barry Pitegoff offers a Yizkor prayer for COVID-19 victims. [Read more…]
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The Dissenter’s Hope: In Memoriam, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, z”l
Editor’s Note: JSA contributor Alden Solovy prepared this prayer for justice in memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died last week. “…that’s the dissenter’s hope: that they are writing not for today, but [Read more…]
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To Live a Thousand Years
In this meditation for Yom Kippur, Rabbi Stephen Karol discusses the Psalms, the brevity of humanity and the eternity of God. [Read more…]
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Dealing with Change and a New Year
Rabbi Dr. Steven Moss discusses coping with unexpected change as the Jewish New Year arrives. [Read more…]
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Accepting the Mitzvah
Chaplain Barry Pitegoff recalls how “flashbulb memories” prepare us to perform mitzvot. [Read more…]
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Thank you, Mr. Rogers!
The 15th day of the Hebrew month of Av, also known as Tu B’Av, is the Jewish holiday of love. As part of these Days of Awe, last week Oak Park Temple showed a movie [Read more…]
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Use it or lose it
Rabbi Susan Elkodsi finds meaning in a Talmud tractate where Rabbi Elezar loses and then recovers his Torah learning. [Read more…]
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Time Waits for No One
A Rolling Stones song helps Rabbi Dr. Steven Moss appreciate the passage of time. [Read more…]