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Rethinking the Afikomen
. . . The rabbis teach that after the destruction of the Temple, the Afikomen has taken the place of the Lambs that were sacrificed in the Temple and that it is the most important part of the Seder. I… more →
Grasping Mashi'ach
Assimilation is not an option
tiqun wrote 2 weeks ago: This Hanukkah, in a certain way, I will commemorate Messiah’s birth, and Messiah’s comin … more →
10 Practical Ideas for Your Best Sukkot Ever
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torahgirl wrote 3 months ago: Make sure the sukkah is close to your house. If it’s easily accessible, you’ll be more l … more →
Rethinking the Afikomen
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graspingmashiach wrote 8 months ago: . . . The rabbis teach that after the destruction of the Temple, the Afikomen has taken the place of … more →
As Often As You Do This
graspingmashiach wrote 8 months ago: In my spiritual journey thus far I have worn many denominational “hats”. Raised Catholi … more →
A Word to the Weary
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graspingmashiach wrote 9 months ago: According to the Talmud (Pesachim 6a) for 30 days prior to the Passover one should learn and review … more →
The important part of Christmas: "the Word became flesh"
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Jamie wrote 1 year ago: Right off the bat, I’m throwing out the Christmas of shopping mall Santas, 3a.m. lines surroun … more →
A Fond Farewell . . .
graspingmashiach wrote 1 year ago: “May it be your will Adonai our G-d and the G-d of our forefathers that just as I have stood u … more →
In the Shade of the Sukkah
graspingmashiach wrote 1 year ago: Today I performed a most joyous task. I decorated my sukkah. With blue skies, temperatures in the … more →
A Time of Mismatched Realities
graspingmashiach wrote 1 year ago: “Horrible”, “worse”, “outrageous”; these are just a few of the d … more →
Heeding a Blessing in Disguise
graspingmashiach wrote 1 year ago: A fellow nurse that I work with recently and unexpectedly spent two nights in the hospital. Every nu … more →
Preparing for Yamim Noraim
graspingmashiach wrote 1 year ago: Last year I was not prepared for the High Holy Days. The “Yamim Noraim” (Days of Awe) c … more →
Parasha: Emor 5768
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iserveajew wrote 1 year ago: ב”ה This week’s portion from FFOZ is a good lesson for our Christian brethren who don … more →
Yishtabach
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iserveajew wrote 1 year ago: ב”ה Shalom chaverim, The prayer, “Yishtabach” is an ancient prayer that is praye … more →
Unity in keeping the Mo'edim.
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iserveajew wrote 1 year ago: ב”ה Shalom chaverim, There is a lot of confusion and disunity these days over when we are to … more →
Spring Feasts of the Lord
Jamie wrote 1 year ago: And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: … more →
Commercialism or Continuity?
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graspingmashiach wrote 2 years ago: The celebration of Sukkot this year held a lot of first’s for me. It was the first time my husband … more →
A Lesson For All Seasons
graspingmashiach wrote 2 years ago: My nephew is getting married on October 6. It is the first marriage in our family in many years. H … more →
The day after
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Jamie wrote 2 years ago: Tummy’s all quiet now, realizing through the blessed and awesome privilege of observing the ca … more →
(The) Day of Atonement
graspingmashiach wrote 2 years ago: Last Friday my husband and I took a trip to visit my son and help him settle into a new apartment be … more →
