Rabbi Daniel Kohn
Rabbi Daniel Kohn, a native of St. Louis, Missouri, was ordained from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in 1991. He is the author of several books on Jewish education and spirituality who currently writes and teaches throughout the San Francisco Bay area.
Articles by Rabbi Daniel Kohn
What To Expect At Synagogue Services on Saturday Morning
A guide for bar/bat mitzvah guests and other newcomers to Sabbath worship.
Highlights of the Shabbat Morning Synagogue Service
The major parts of the Saturday morning service.
Extras in the Siddur
Editors of siddurim (prayer books) have included a variety of bonus materials.
The Parents’ Role in a Bar/Bat Mitzvah Service
Traditionally, the father recited one blessing during the service, but today, parents are often much more involved.
Why Some Holidays Last Longer Outside Israel
Israelis and liberal Jews observe fewer days for some holidays than traditional Diaspora Jews.
What a Bar/Bat Mitzvah Guest Needs to Know
What to expect and how to behave at a bar/bat mitzvah service.
What Happens in Synagogue on Rosh Hashanah
Highlights of the Jewish New Year prayer services.
Preliminary Morning Blessings and Psalms
Jewish liturgy encourages spiritual preparation prior to the main section of the morning service.