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The Majesty of Adon Olam
This poem, familiar to many worshippers as the closing hymn of the Shabbat service, conveys a complete framework for our relationship to God.
Dayenu: A Jewish Template for Gratitude
This classic seder poem is not merely a reflection on Passover, but a model for true thanks.
What a Convert to Judaism Needs to Know
Studying for conversion is not merely about acquiring information, but the development of a new identity.
How a Deaf Person Can Understand the Shema
Judaism's central prayer calls on us to listen, but what if you can't hear?
Converting to Judaism While Honoring Family Ties
Jewish tradition respects both the totality of a convert's transformation and the continued ties to their family of origin.
The Torah: An Instruction Manual for Life
The Torah is not merely a book of law and history. It is also the chief repository of Jewish wisdom.
The Shema: A Model of Moral Development
The prayer's three paragraphs seem unrelated, but they lead us on the steps of a spiritual journey.
The Traveler’s Prayer: What You Say Along the Way
In Judaism, it is the journey, not the destination, that matters.
Veahavta: And You Shall Love
The first paragraph of the Shema offers three models for loving God.