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Additional Piyyutim for Use on the Yamim Noraim
Although Mahzor Lev Shalem contains many more piyyutim than was true of the previous RA mahzor, several rabbis, cantors, and lay leaders have requested three additional piyyutim.
Home Observances: Shabbat
One-page sheets containing Shabbat rituals and blessings for the home.
Our Tie to Eretz Yisrael: Devine Right or National Destiny?
September 11, 2013
By Mark GreenspanParashat Lekh L'kha, Genesis 12:1-17:26"Israel" by Martin S. Cohen (pp. 339) in The Observant LifeDownload the Study...
The Primacy of Hesed: What We Learn from Abraham
September 11, 2013
By Mark GreenspanParashat Va-yera, Genesis 18:1-22:24"Caring for the Needy" by Elliot Dorff (pp. 806) in The Observant LifeDownload the Study...
Two Funerals and a Marriage: Symbolism and Meaning in Life Cycle Ceremonies
September 11, 2013
By Mark GreenspanParashat Hayyei Sarah, Genesis 23:1-25:18"The Jewish Life Cycle" by Carl Astor (pp. 239) in The Observant LifeDownload the Study...
My Brother's/Sister's Keeper: Wrestling with Sibling Relations
September 11, 2013
By Mark GreenspanParashat Toldot, Genesis 25:19-28:6"Between Siblings" by David Greenstein (pp. 693) in The Observant LifeDownload the Study...
The Problem With Jacob: Viewing our Forefather Honestly
September 11, 2013
By Mark GreenspanParashat Va-yetzei, Genesis 28:10-32:3"Personal Integrity" by Kassel Abelson (pp. 360) in The Observant LifeDownload the Study...
How Inclusive is Judaism?
September 11, 2013
By Mark GreenspanParashat Va-yishlah, Genesis 32:4-36:43"Individuals with Disabilities" by Edward M. Friedman (pp. 831) in The Observant LifeDownload the Study...
Worse than Sticks and Stones: Gossip, Slander, and Talebearing
September 11, 2013
By Mark GreenspanParashat Va-yeishev, Genesis 37:1-40:23"Gossip, Slander, and Talebearing" by Benjamin Kramer (pp. 582) in The Observant LifeDownload the Study...
Joseph’s Brothers: Guilt, Repentance, Remorse
September 11, 2013
By Mark GreenspanParashat Mi-ketz, Genesis 41:1-44:17 & Parashat Va-yiggash, Genesis 44:18-47:27"Repentance" by David Lincoln (pp. 412) in The Observant LifeDownload the Study...
The Halakhah of Grandparents: Planting Trees and Harvesting Riches
September 11, 2013
By Mark GreenspanParashat Va-y'hi, Genesis 47:28-50:26"Between Grandparents and Grandchildren" by Gerald Skolnik (pp. 709) in The Observant LifeDownload the Study...
Syria Call with Ben Rhodes: Summary
September 11, 2013
Yesterday the Rabbinical Assembly had the privilege of co-hosting a conference call with Ben Rhodes, the Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications, to discuss the events unfolding in Syria and the President’s response to them.