Shabbat Rosh Hodesh: At the threshold of renewal
Shabbat Rosh Hodesh is an invitation to renew not only the month but also ourselves.
Shabbat Rosh Hodesh is an invitation to renew not only the month but also ourselves.
The Hebrew word timtum means “blockage” or “dullness.” Forbidden foods can lead to this blockage – to emotional numbness and a diminished ability to perceive spiritual depth.
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Miriam leads not through words or commands but through rhythm, movement, and shared presence. Her tambourine becomes a structure that others can enter.
Within a world of harsh decrees and cruelty, Miriam creates a human partnership that crosses boundaries for the sake of saving life.
An exploration of the unique visual depiction of Miriam’s song in the medieval ‘Haggadah’ from The Israel Museum, Jerusalem’s collection.
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Passover celebrates liberty, tradition, and the evolving ways we mark the Seder night.
Rav Amital’s lesson shows that even a rushed Seder can be meaningful and spiritually powerful.
The spilling of wine at the Seder lessens joy to recognize that freedom came with suffering and calls for empathy toward all.