Shabbat Table Setting Preparation Checklist On Shabbat, the Jewish Sabbath, we recount God’s rest following six days of creation and we observe this time by resting ourselves. It’s a time in which we take a conscious break from the routines of everyday life, eat a festive meal around the Shabbat table, and reconnect with family …
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That’s a Lot of Names for One Mitzvah Ceremony! Bar Mitzvah. Bat Mitzvah. B’nai Mitzvah. B’not Mitzvah. There are a lot of terms used to describe the ceremony in which a child comes of age and observes the 613 mitzvot or commandments in the Torah. While you would be considered a preteen or teenager in …
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Creative Ways to Celebrate Israel with Fun Yom Ha’atzmaut Activities Israel declared independence on May 14th, 1948. Celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut, known in English as Israel Independence day, with a host of fun activities. Journey to Israel, metaphorically speaking, and “visit” key locales like Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, the Dead Sea, and spend time on a Kibbutz. …
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Learn the Hebrew Letters with Hebrew Alphabet Flashcards Using Hebrew flashcards are hands down the best way to learn the Hebrew alphabet. In order to even begin to read Hebrew, you will need to memorize the Hebrew letters and vowels. Flashcards utilize a repetition strategy that will significantly help with the learning process. This post …
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Stitch Your Own Beautiful Needlepoint Tallit Bag A handmade needlepoint tallit bag is a work of art and love that can last a lifetime. Just take a look at the face of the mom or grandma who spent months stitching the perfect bag for the Bar or Bat Mitzvah as they bring it up to …
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Does Passover End on the 7th or 8th Night? When is Passover over? It’s a question I ask myself each year when the inevitable battle with self-control starts to kick in and I start dreaming about cheesy pasta. As a member of the Reform movement, Passover lasts for 7 days, but my conservative friends must …
Hebrew Learning Games Your Students Will Love As teachers or parents, we want to make the process of learning Hebrew as fun as we can for our students and children. These five Hebrew learning games attempt to do just that. From practicing reading Hebrew with outdoor scavenger hunts to guessing the correct Hebrew letters in …
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Listen to Three Beautiful Renditions of the Jewish Prayer for Healing, Mi Shebeirach Mi Shebeirach, the Jewish prayer for healing, is one of the most meaningful prayers in Judaism. We pray for healing and strength for not only those who are looking for a physical cure for their illness, but those who need spiritual healing …
Brush Up on Your Passover Prayers and Blow Away the Seder Guests With Your Mad Hebrew Skills Are you leading the seder and want to brush up on the Passover prayers and blessings you will be in charge of reciting? Or, are you attending a seder for the first time and want to have an …
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13 Appropriate Passover Gifts for the Host at Your Seder If you’re attending a Passover seder and want to bring a gift, you’re in luck! We’ve curated a list of some fantastic Passover hostess gifts for you to choose from. These items will enhance the seder experience and show your host just how much you …
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