Evergreen

Explaining to grandchildren Jewish environmental action

The Scroll of Esther, which tells the Purim story, is chanted in synagogue twice on Purim.

Recounting the moral obligations of Purim before the celebration begins

A hidden God allows for a more active human role in the covenant.

Parashat Nitzavim teaches us the importance of viewing ourselves as partners in a dialogue with God.

Because of his position of leadership, Moses is judged extremely harshly when he sins.

The name for this particular practice has come to stand for more stringent kashrut standards in general.

Restoration and Reconciliation.

A story of reconciliation.

This haftarah tells the story of the birth of Samuel.