An Ingrained Act of InclusionBy Rabbi Amanda Schwartz Last week we concluded the holiday of Hanukkah, in which we add more and more light each of the eight nights. Ingrained in the holiday is an act of inclusion, adding a “shamash” a helper candle to the Hanukkah candles. If you think back to days pre-electricity,… Read More from An Ingrained Act of Inclusion
What are your favorite moments with people in our community this past year? At a recent Be Mitzvah celebration, the Be Mitzvah mom shared a very moving story about how her dad, the grandfather of the Be Mitzvah children, when he was a child. He came from an interfaith family, at a young age, he… Read More from An Interview with Rabbi Amanda Schwartz
Why I give…By Rachel Balows I was a fan of Judaism Your Way long before I was on staff. It was somewhere between 2005 and 2010 while working as the Campus Director of the Hillel at the University of Denver when I heard of this growing movement in Denver. Working with college students who were… Read More from Why I give…
Focusing the Heartby Dan Yolles In my rabbinic studies at ALEPH, I have been reading and learning Mishnah Rosh Hashanah from Seder Moed (one of the books within a book so to say). If you told me 5 years ago that I would be reading and decoding Hebrew from the Mishnah it would be hard… Read More from Focusing the Heart
Unplug and RechargeBy Jeremy Anderson As High Holidays ended and we celebrated the joy of Sukkot as a team, I was grateful to take a couple of weeks in early October to rest and recharge. My husband Tom and I flew to the east coast for 6 days in New York City and 7 days… Read More from Unplug and Recharge
Oreo Cookies and Sunny Side Up Eggs?The Perfect Formula for a Fun Be Mitzvah ProgramBy Amy Kopkin Atkins “Ooh Oreos, are those for us?” said every Open Tent Be Mitzvah student upon entering our classroom last week. Open Tent Be Mitzvah classes for 2021 began last week with a new crop of eager, enthusiastic learners…. Read More from Oreo Cookies and Sunny Side Up Eggs?
I’m Afraid to Die.By Rabbi Amanda Schwartz I’m afraid to die. What will be my legacy after I’m no longer living? What should happen to my body after I’m no longer using it? These deeply human feelings and questions all come up for Abraham, one of the Jewish patriarchs, in the Torah reading assigned to… Read More from I’m Afraid to Die.
What is Yizkor? By Rabbi Amanda Schwartz If you’ve looked at our High Holiday services this year, you may be confused that Yizkor looks like it’s at 9:00AM (or at least that’s some feedback I received from my mom…). You may even be wondering, what is Yizkor?! The word “yizkor” comes from the Hebrew… Read More from What is Yizkor?
Soul Accounting. Cheshbon Ha-nefesh.By Rabbi Caryn Aviv We are so excited to see you soon at Judaism Your Way’s High Holiday services! I want to talk with you about one of the big concepts in Jewish spirituality during this time of year. It’s called soul accounting. In Hebrew, cheshbon ha-nefesh. Heading into the new year… Read More from Soul Accounting. Cheshbon Ha-nefesh.
By Rabbi Amanda Schwartz As far back as I can remember, I’ve been a planner. In school, I would always map out when my assignments were due so that I could ensure I had time to adequately prepare. Even by the time I was in elementary school, I was planning my own birthday parties because… Read More from 10 Tips to Prep for High Holidays
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