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Sacred Fire

Fire can be destructive or constructive as well as a tool for connecting with the divine.

A Calf Full of Regret

What we regret shows what we value

Dreaming the World into Being

Jewish tradition suggests that dreams awaken the imaginative faculty without which prophecy is impossible.

What Is the Shamash Candle for Hanukkah?

The 'helper' candle is used to light the eight flames of the Hanukkah menorah.

In Praise of Nothing

After a month filled to the brim with ritual observance, the Hebrew month of Heshvan invites us to holy stillness.

Why Yom Kippur Is a Joyous Holiday

Jewish texts portray Yom Kippur as a serious day of repentance and reflection — but not one of sadness.

The Anti Auto-Correct Religion

In an era of predictive ideology, Judaism maintains that humans are endowed with free will.

My Jewish Learning’s Yom Kippur Program Schedule

Register for the morning service and classes, and browse through the full schedule of events for Yom Kippur with My Jewish Learning.

My Jewish Learning’s Rosh Hashanah Program Schedule

Register for the speed service and classes, and browse through the full schedule of events for Rosh Hashanah with My Jewish Learning.

Where to Hear the Shofar in New York in 2020

A selection of a few live shofar blowings you might enjoy during the holiday.

In Praise of Uncertainty

The unpredictability of life is scary and even anxiety-inducing. But it’s also a blessing -- and one of the great themes of Rosh Hashanah.

Amazing Hanukkah Menorahs on Instagram

These really light up the internet.

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