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Marriage & God

As part of God's creation, Jewish marriage creates a spiritual connection between human beings and with God.

The Aufruf, A Pre-Wedding Aliyah

Either the groom or the couple is called up to the Torah for an aliyah on the Sabbath before their wedding.

Jewish Memory

For Jews, memory is not just individual, but also communal.

“Remembering” The Holocaust

Holocaust history, memory and art.

The Jewish Funeral, or Levaya

A Jewish funeral is held as quickly as possible after death and usually includes readings, a eulogy, and a special memorial prayer.

The Jewish-Buddhist Encounter

Both faith communities have something to teach the other.

Tisha B’Av Rituals and Practices

Mourning the destruction of both temples, as well as a number of other Jewish tragedies.

A Day of Disaster

Many calamitous events are said to have occurred on Tisha B'Av.

Western Wall

This remnant of the Second Temple is an important symbol in Judaism.

Tisha B’Av History

The tragic events commemorated on this day of fasting and mourning.

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