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How A Communal Celebration (Shemini Atzeret) Reminds Us of the Dangers of Loneliness
While we may connect loneliness to situations of illness or grief, loneliness can be found among any number of life situations
“Rosh Hashanah Only Happens In Greenwood, Mississippi”
Okay, maybe it's celebrated elsewhere - but there's something special about our Delta holidays, and we draw quite a crowd...
What Makes the Tears Flow – That Sweet, Special Moment
At the back of the room sat a woman, her husband, and her mother.
Exhaling After the Holidays
If we made High Holy Day promises, will we keep them?
God Does Not Discriminate; People Do
What does it mean to envision a truly inclusive and holy community?
Don’t Confuse Ideology with Identity
Should rabbis talk about politics, or should they strive to make the High Holidays a sanctuary from bad news?
Another Kind of New Year
In a two-year fellowship, the "second time" can be the charm...
What Would You Do for a Little Sweetness?
Symbols are no good if they are not filled by our actions