“Gates” as an Endu...
At Neilah, the closing service at the end of Yom Kippur, we imagine ourselves standing at the gates of heaven, urgently pleading for...
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Modern Voice, Ancient Yearning
Contemporary liturgy is a response to the call of the siddur and the call of our hearts. The siddur carries the weight of history,...
read moreA New Amen
The Talmud asks, what is the meaning of the word ‘amen’? Rabbi Ḥanina responds: “It is an acronym of the words: “God, faithful...
read moreThere is No Moment Too Small o...
We are surrounded by holiness. By beauty. By wonder and awe. At the same time, we must live life as it’s offered to us, sometimes...
read moreThe Story Behind “Come, Rain” ...
“Come, Rain” is not only a prayer for rain, it’s a metaphor for the blessings of love. Love waters our lives, our hopes, and our...
read moreCelebrating the Class of 1964:...
At the upcoming CCAR Convention, we will honor the class of 1964, those who have been CCAR members and served our movement for 50...
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