2+ hour, 34+ min ago  (191+ words) New community-focused model aims to address disconnection and burnout through wonder and openness. Apr. 10, 2026 at 12: 10am In Dover, Delaware, JABCHRISTI Synagogue is introducing a new kind of spiritual sanctuary that moves away from rigid doctrine and instead focuses on fostering a…...

9+ hour, 40+ min ago  (944+ words) Instead of a king, early Israel had judges who provided leadership. The Book of Judges covers that era. Unlike the Pentateuch and Joshua, the Book of Judges provides no clue to its author. Tradition holds that Samuel compiled the oral…...

11+ hour, 34+ min ago  (495+ words) What does it mean to serve someone or something other than yourself?" The construction of the desert mishkan (tabernacle), which we have been reading about for the past weeks, is the paradigm for what constitutes work in Jewish law and…...

20+ hour, 24+ min ago  (886+ words) By Michael R. Mantell, Ph. D. , in El Cajon, California Some moments arrive so full they almost crack you open. That's where Parsha Shemini begins. After seven days of milu'im, the inauguration of the Mishkan, the eighth day finally comes. "Ki hayom…...

1+ day, 41+ min ago  (969+ words) One verse, five voices. Edited by Nina Litvak and Salvador Litvak, the Accidental Talmudist "Everything in water that has no fins and scales shall be an abomination for you." CEO, SANE; Counselor, Author, "Reaching New Heights" Series One can only…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (292+ words) This week's Torah portion is Shemini: Leviticus 9: 1 " 11: 47 In 1693, clergyman Thomas Manton published the "Book of Sermons." In this compilation was a phrase that would become a popular adage, "actions, which speak much louder than words." But what if we could…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (169+ words) April 5 was Easter Sunday, a very mainstream holiday in the U. S. that has Christian roots. However, it is not the only religious and cultural holiday during this time of the year; Passover, a Jewish holiday, is currently underway as well." Passover…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (1144+ words) Az Nashir Haggadah: Opportunity for Women Expanded'The Times of Israel - Follow You will receive email alerts from this author. Manage alert preferences on your profile page You will no longer receive email alerts from this author. Manage alert preferences on…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (382+ words) Miriam and Aaron show us how to fail, ask for help and grow. By Rabbi Ephraim Pelcovits I was reminded recently of the "Varsity Blues" scandal, which seized our collective imagination back in 2019, before COVID came to dominate our lives....

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (138+ words) This Sunday, April 12, we are "rolling the dice" for Bonai Shalom's future. Join us in the Social Hall from 2: 00 pm " 5: 00 pm for an afternoon of strategy and laughter. By joining us, your registration fees help fund the creation of our…...