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Daven
Hebrew Spelling
ל) הִתְפַּלֵּל)
Yiddish for “pray.” Typically involves Hebrew chanting, traditional melodies, and some movement during prayer.
beit din
Hebrew Spelling
בֵּית דִּין
Alternate Spelling
beth din, bet din, beis din
Hebrew for "house of judgment", a beit din is a rabbinical court that has jurisdiction in matters of Jewish law.
sefer k’ruitut
Hebrew Spelling
סֵפֶר כְּרִיתוּת
Hebrew for "scroll of cutting off". Refers to a get.
Wholly Jewish: Anjelica: Dia de los Muertos Meets Yom Kippur
In this episode: What happens when Dia de los Muertos meets Yom Kippur and Golems meet Zombies? Anjelica Ruiz, this week’s featured guest, shares some of her most memorable, educational, heart-breaking and heart-warming moments.
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Wholly Jewish: Yolanda: Forging Connections Through Conversations
In this episode: What is Yolanda Savage Narva's story? Come listen and learn as she shares her tips with us for being kind but strong, patient but firm, and always fair, just, and humble.
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A Little Bit of This, a Little Bit of That, But Always 100% Me
What do we all have in common?
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Stories We Tell: Elijah's Gift
What would you do if a stranger offered you all the money in the world? What would you do if you were offered your heart's desire? Would you share your gift, or keep it for yourself? One man and his wife are given the ultimate choice to make when a stranger makes them this exact offer. Listen to this story as told by Rabbi Mark Dov Shapiro to find out what happens.
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