“The Jewish calendar doesn’t allow us to remain stuck,” another local said. “No matter what, we continue to have Shabbat every week, to mark each chag, to be obligated in simcha [joy]. It can feel confusing, unjust, and painful, but it forces us to continue moving, to continue ...
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A sabbatical year like 1994, is a year of rest, usually the seventh year, like the shabbat, which is the seventh day of the week in Judaism. The term may refer
Shabbat Zachor and the Art of Forgetting This week, we read a specialmaftir(Deut. 25:17-19) forShabbat Zachorin which we receive our annual reminder to “Remember what Amalek did to you.” And, paradoxically, to also “Blot out the memory of Amalek.” It’s an exercise in selective ...
it has survived for so long; been shot without taking harm; its tracks have been followed to and through places that no natural creature of its size could have passed through; its tracks have been reported to change size mid-stride, and even to change shape; and it has eluded every attem...
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Flyboy celebrated his successful visit to the vet last week by strolling down to the beach for some down time in the dune grass. Nobody comes down Dune Road without Flyboy’s permission. Posted in cat photos, cats, Flyboy | Tagged cats named Flyboy, cats who go for walks, outdoor cats...
After every seven cycles of seven years, in the fiftieth year, the shofar is to sound and theYovel (יוֹבֵל)orJubileeyear is to be celebrated. Not only is the land to lie fallow, but also all debts are to be cancelled and all indentured servants are to return to their...
When we think of idolatry and paganism,non-Christianreligions are likely the first to come to mind. However, idolatrous practices exist in every religion—including various branches of Christianity. But to put this into perspective, let’s first examine some of the tallest pagan idols in the wo...
Her mother was “an ecstatic Jew from birth,” who was celebrated her Judaism by remaining dedicated to traditions and rituals, Hannah said. Kaye was dedicated to her ritual of Shabbat and often welcomed people into her homes on Fridays to celebrate. Hannah said her mother “knew Judaism ...