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August 6, 2025 by •

High Holy Days are here. Please add the dates to your calendar. Please email debeyfam@olympus.net for more information. Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, Kol Nidre, 4:30 to 9:00 pm Thursday, October 2, 2025, Yom Kippur, 10:00 am until 9:00 pm Sukkot, Saturday, October 11th, 2:00 pm

A bissel history – Shavout

June 3, 2019 by •

Spring is here and nearly gone! We ramped up for Passover, settled in for the counting of the Omer. Now, we are looking forward toward the celebration of Shavout. But…why? Click HERE for a history of why this is such a cornerstone celebration for us as a Jewish people.

 

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Five Ways to Encourage Teens’ Jewish Identities

Five Ways to Encourage Teens’ Jewish Identities jemerman

Youth Engagement
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Many Jewish teens leave home believing they've "finished" their Jewish education after their b'nei mitzvah or after confirmation. I certainly did. But that's like thinking you've mastered math because you learned multiplication tables.

Marking this Moment: Resources for the Release of the Hostages

Marking this Moment: Resources for the Release of the Hostages urjadmin

Israel
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May these prayers and rituals guide us through this emotional time and foster a sense of community and compassion.

Wrestling With God After My Miscarriage

Wrestling With God After My Miscarriage jemerman

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Looking back, part of my anger with God was also anger at myself. Growing up, it was understood that I would eventually get a job, get married, get pregnant, and have children of my own. When I miscarried, I felt like I had failed at something fundamental.

Creating A Workplace of Belonging

Creating A Workplace of Belonging jemerman

Living with Disabilities
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Here are a few pieces of Jewish wisdom that make excellent guiding principles, for those of us with disabilities and allies, to create a workplace of belonging for everyone.