Va’etchanan: Affirmation of Faith
This week’s Torah portion, Va’etchanan, includes both the 10 Commandments and the bold declaration of our belief in G-d, the sine qua non of Jewish affirmations, the…
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Ma Tovu is one of my favorite prayers. The opening line comes from this week’s Torah portion, Balak. Balak hires Bil’am to curse the people Israel, but instead…
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This simple prayer is a reminder to invite G-d into our lives and to move in the direction of holiness. My other pieces using birds and flight…
Read articleAffirmation of Faith
This is an affirmation of faith built around the sine qua non of Jewish affirmations: the Shema. It can be used many ways, such as a conversion ceremony or…
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