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Mechayeh Hameitim: Reimagining the Resurrection Blessing

One of the most daring prayers in the daily Jewish liturgy has been frequently rewritten to reflect modern sensibilities. Here's another approach.

Blessing Our Daughters

Why did Jacob not bless his daughters before he died?

Extras in the Siddur

Editors of siddurim (prayer books) have included a variety of bonus materials.

Hagbah and Gelilah Explained

Raising and dressing the Torah.

Jewish Spirituality

Renewing Jewish expression, belief, and practice--in ways traditional and new.

Psalms as the Ultimate Self-Help Tool

These 150 biblical poems offer a spiritual reservoir in difficult times.

Kabbalah & Jewish Prayer

By adding new hymns, prayers, and meditations, medieval Jewish mystics reframed Jewish worship in their own esoteric terms.

Hannah’s Prayer

The model of prayer with kavvanah, or sincerity

Entering a Synagogue

Tips for the novice shul-goer.

The Synagogue

The synagogue is a Jewish prayer center led by a rabbi.

Jewish Prayer & Modern Thought

Praying With body & soul.

A Ceremony for Jews Facing Infertility

The Seder Kabbalat Akharoot is a new ritual for accepting the loss of the dream for a biological child.

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