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This prayer, traditionally recited in the evening, envisions God as a guide and shelter.

The simple words of this traditional morning blessing draw us back to the dawn of our mythic creation.

The mass exodus before the memorial service reflects a common attitude regarding death, part advice and part superstition.

Creating a just society requires courage and vision.

There is deep wisdom in the way the biblical figure Aaron mourns the loss of his sons.

Judaism's foundational prayer calls on us not merely to listen, but to remember that there is one force of connection uniting us all.

Every Tuesday for a year, we came together — for a memorial service, yes, but also to experience Jewish community in a new way.

At shiva, the mourner gets to decide whether or not to initiate conversation.

These are among Judaism’s most comforting words.