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How to Say the Asher Yatzar Blessing

This blessing of thanksgiving is traditionally recited upon exiting the restroom.

How to Say the Amidah

The Amidah is the centerpiece of traditional Jewish prayer.

Connecting With Others

Prayers can help repair the world.

Physical Movement in Jewish Prayer

An overview of when to stand, sit or sway — and why.

Hear and Act

Primo Levi's poem gives us new insights into the Shema.

The New Rabbi

The changing role of the pulpit rabbi in America.

What Is A Bimah?

The focal point of the synagogue sanctuary.

50 Questions to Ask When Shul-Shopping

What to look for when joining a synagogue.

Whatever Happened to the Ten Commandments?

Why this central part of the Torah is not in our daily liturgy.

Surrogate Judaism

Some try to "outsource" their Judaism, but this approach has severe limits.

Kippot (Head Coverings) in Synagogue

Changing trends in the use or non-use of a head covering in synagogue has been an indicator of changing relations with the surrounding community.

Men’s Head Covering in Synagogue: Reform Judaism’s Views

Changing ideas about whether men should wear a kippah (skullcap) during prayer reflect development and maturation of American Reform attitudes toward tradition.

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