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Tag: "Yom Kippur"
On Yom Kippur: A Different Way to Look at Steve Jobs, z”l
AISH MN Rabbi Da-vid Rosenthal ponders what we should REALLY be thanking Steve Jobs for. And what our thanks says about us.
Oct 07, 2011 | 2 comments | View Post
Before the Next Yom Kippur
I can’t remember when she started telling me the truth about what was happening at home. I just remember picking up the phone one day and going still, hearing words like “bruises” and “black and “blue.”
Oct 04, 2011 | 6 comments | View Post
Stop Blaming Hebrew School
Nina Badzin thinks it’s time Jewish adults stop making jokes about their lack of Jewish education and learn something already.
Sep 20, 2011 | 42 comments | View Post
Waking Up
The month of Elul provides an opportunity – or perhaps a nudge – to wake up and pay attention.
Sep 19, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
Thanks for the Bathroom?!
AISH Rabbi Da-vid Rosenthal gets us thinking about the things we don’t usually think about – the good stuff we take for granted.
Sep 18, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
A High Holidays Cards Giveaway from Snapfish!
Win High Holiday cards from Snapfish. C’mon, Bubbe wants to hear from you.
What I Can’t Seem to Forgive
How do I stand before God on the High Holy Days and proclaim that I forgive all those who have trespassed against me when something has been taken from me that can never be replaced?
Aug 17, 2011 | 5 comments | View Post
In Joshua’s Shoes: High Holy Days In Jerusalem
Israel and HUC is a very difficult place sometimes. I was expecting the High Holy Days to be extra meaningful just being in Jerusalem. Some of the days were powerful and other parts were tough. Some experiences are only possible in Israel.
Sep 23, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Minnesota Mamaleh: Judgement, Shmudgement
I see myself as so open minded. But in reality? I only really and truly seek out others who are like me. Ouch. That hurt.
Sep 17, 2010 | 24 comments | View Post
Importance of Being Earnest on Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur always felt more metaphysical than real until I arrived at a new synagogue with my son and we apologized to each other.
Sep 16, 2010 | 6 comments | View Post
Noshin’: Bite-Sized News
One of my favorite tricks is to eat smaller meals in the few days prior to the fast, so this edition of Noshin’ is bite-sized bits of news.
Sep 16, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Koufax and Me: A Yom Kippur Fable
Sandy Koufax buys his pants at the Banana Republic Outlet and I am there to witness the whole thing.
Sep 14, 2010 | 2 comments | View Post
How to Make Amends to Another Person
One of the skills of a well-lived life is to be able to recognize and right the wrongs we have created through our actions. The Days of Awe present us an opportunity.
Morning Minyan: My Relationship With God
Here’s our first “Morning Minyan” question. Look in. Share out. Join us.
Sep 06, 2010 | 4 comments | View Post
