I thought of the couple who lost their home, imagining them lighting candles with the new Shabbat set I had brought as a gift from Or Ami. A small act of rebuilding, even in the midst of so much loss.

I thought of the couple who lost their home, imagining them lighting candles with the new Shabbat set I had brought as a gift from Or Ami. A small act of rebuilding, even in the midst of so much loss.

The UC Chabad House, a Jewish organization at the University of Cincinnati, hosted an event they called "Mega Shabbat" on ...

Themes: Judaism; Shabbat; celebrating world religions and the Ten Commandments. Summary: This assembly could be used as part of a series about Judaism. Shabbat - the day of rest - is celebrated ...

Do you love flowers but only have them in your room occasionally? Make Friday afternoon a time to buy flowers, 'lichvod Shabbat', for the honor of Shabbat. Set aside time when you will be able to read ...

In Orthodox synagogues, these prayers happen at sunset, whereas in Reform synagogues they happen at a set time. Shabbat is welcomed with hymns, prayers and psalms called Kabbalat Shabbat.

I thought of the couple who lost their home, imagining them lighting candles with the new Shabbat set I had brought as a gift from Or Ami. A small act of rebuilding, even in the midst of so much loss.

including that the equipment be set up in advance or that a timer be used to avoid the active use of electricity on Shabbat and holidays. The Committee on Jewish Laws and Standards adopted the ...

Kehillat Israel, a reconstructionist synagogue in the Pacific Palisades, stands after the devasting Palisades fire last week ...