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Hashkiveinu: Seeking Comfort and Protection Through the Night
This prayer, traditionally recited in the evening, envisions God as a guide and shelter.
Elohai Neshama: Breathing the Soul Alive
The simple words of this traditional morning blessing draw us back to the dawn of our mythic creation.
The Mystery of the Yizkor Service
The mass exodus before the memorial service reflects a common attitude regarding death, part advice and part superstition.
Finding Balance Between Mourning and Living
There is deep wisdom in the way the biblical figure Aaron mourns the loss of his sons.
The Shema: How Listening Leads to Oneness
Judaism's foundational prayer calls on us not merely to listen, but to remember that there is one force of connection uniting us all.
From Pastor’s Daughter to Rabbi
Raised in the Lutheran church in Pennsylvania, Heidi Hoover embraced Judaism -- and then the rabbinate.
How To Create Your Own At-Home Kaddish Minyan
Every Tuesday for a year, we came together — for a memorial service, yes, but also to experience Jewish community in a new way.
When It’s OK To Say Nothing
At shiva, the mourner gets to decide whether or not to initiate conversation.