How One Phone Call Helped Me Convert to Judaism
Charlotte thought she was only sort of Jewish, but her friend Dale thought she belonged at the Shabbat table. Read More »
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Reflection: Preparing for the High Holy Days
Resources to help you start preparing for the High Holy Days, through reflection, taking stock of your year and thinking towards next year. Read More »
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Interfaith Celebrities: Tennis, Baseball and Weight Deals
Looking at tennis’s Mardy Fish; Major League Baseball’s Brad Ausmus; and the weight loss of Carrie Fisher, Seth Rogen and Jonah Hill. Read More »
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Sukkot and Simchat Torah: the Basics
Introductory and comprehensive booklet about the festival of Sukkot and the holiday at its conclusion, Simchat Torah. Read More »
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Yom Kippur Blessings
A quick, easy download to guide you through the at home Yom Kippur blessing, complete with audio of the blessing. Read More »
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Rosh Hashanah Blessings
A quick, easy download to guide you through the at home Rosh Hashanah blessings, complete with audio of each blessing. Read More »
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Celebrating the High Holy Days with Kids
With suggestions for sharing the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with kids of all ages, from talking points and crafts to getting through services. Read More »
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A Christian Mother’s Jewish Prayers for Her Unborn Son
A Christian mother’s hopes and concerns for her baby, whom she and her Jewish husband will raise as a Jew. Read More »
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The Battle for Uzi
I knew I wanted a Hebrew name for our son. What I hadn’t expected was my husband choosing a name that made me cringe. Read More »
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Interfaith Celebrities: Kelly Kelly, Daniela Ruah, Lauren Storm and Vanessa Carlton
Nate Bloom’s bi-weekly column about interfaith celebrities. This time, focusing on a wrestler, two actresses and a singer/songwriter. Read More »
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This Is How I Roll On Shabbos
Learning about Shabbat with his wife, he realised that there’s no wrong way to celebrate the Sabbath. Read More »
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Mazel Tov and Mubarak: Our Three-Day Jewish-Sikh Wedding
Communication and compromise are what made our Jewish-Sikh wedding the best weekend of our life. Read More »
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Interfaith Celebrities: Cowboys and Aliens, Amy Winehouse in Memoriam
In his bi-weekly column, Nate Bloom looks at the Jewish and interfaith connections in the movie Cowboys and Aliens, and remembers Amy Winehouse. Read More »
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Mezuzah Blessings
The blessings said when putting up a mezuzah, as an easy to download PDF and with audio files. Read More »
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How To Put Up A Mezuzah – Video
This video shows you how to affix a mezuzah in your home, including placement on the door frame and the blessings. Read More »
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Mezuzahs: What’s on the Door?
Resource explaining the meaning of the mezuzah – the case containing a scroll which goes on the door frames of Jewish homes; how to affix it; and its blessings. Read More »
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What To Expect At A Synagogue – Video
A video explaining the ritual items, layout and features of a synagogue, preparing you for your first visit. Read More »
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Interfaith Celebrities: Movies, Musicians and Theatre
A look at Harry Potter’s final film, Ziggy Marley and Rastafari movement, Kristin Scott Thomas in the Holocaust film “Sarah’s Key,” and Danny Aiello returns to the theatre in “The Shoemaker. Read More »
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Shabbat
Everything you wanted to know about the weekly celebration of Shabbat (and Havdalah) in one place. Read More »
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Cohen, Levi, Israelite or Royal
While people question whether or not she’s Jewish, some helpful tips for Princess Kate Middleton on creating a Jewish home – er, palace. Read More »
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