Tragedy and Transcendence: Ope...

Apr 19, 2019 by

Tragedy and Transcendence: Opening Prayer for the CO State House in a Time of Holiness and Horror

Rabbi Joe Black read this opening prayer for the Colorado State House of Representatives before they began their session on...

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Let My People Go

Apr 19, 2019 by

Let My People Go

Over 1,000 men in detention. Fifty men sharing a dormitory room, sleeping on bunk beds seemingly made out of plywood and nails,...

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The Poor Bread

Apr 18, 2019 by

The Poor Bread

From The Passover Haggadah: This is the poor bread that our ancestors ate in the land of Egypt. Anyone who are oppressed shall come...

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Opening the Door, Eyes Wide Op...

Apr 18, 2019 by

Opening the Door, Eyes Wide Open

On Friday night, we will send the youngest among us to open our doors to the promise of perfect redemption. This year, though, that...

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Discussion Starters from the S...

Apr 17, 2019 by

Discussion Starters from the Seder Plate

Just in case Miriam hasn’t stopped by to replenish your well lately. The Two Cooked Dishes Starter Pesach 114b of the Babylonian...

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The Most Important Day of Pass...

Apr 5, 2018 by

The Most Important Day of Passover

More American Jews attend a Passover Seder than observe any other Jewish ritual. How do we know? The Pew Research Center tells us.[i]...

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No Rice for My Family this Pas...

Apr 4, 2018 by

No Rice for My Family this Passover

In November 2015 when the Committee on Jewish Law and Standards of the Rabbinical Assembly (RA) issued their teshuvah permitting rice...

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When It’s Time to Stop P...

Apr 4, 2018 by

When It’s Time to Stop Praying and Start Marching

Two weekends ago, many of us took to the streets with our communities to “March For Our Lives,” and last weekend we welcomed the...

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