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.
Parashat Shemot*As a note, this Torah portion has been read over the past week. What I want to explore is the question of ‘what’s in a name?’ This past Shabbat, Jews and loved ones listened to the beginning of the book of Exodus. In Hebrew, the book is called Sh’mot – or names, and begins with… Read More from What’s in a Name? By Rabbi Caryn Aviv
Rabbi Brian’s perspective on the four fundamental components that make up Judaism…. Read More from The Four Fundamentals of Jewish Spirituality