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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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Emerge from Your Cave and See God’s World Around You
Sacred rhythms and rites fill much of Parashat Emor.
Seeking a Shared Dream, a Shared Path, a Shared Fate
The mathematician Steven Strogatz writes:
Does God Have a Plan for You?
After receiving bad news or experiencing a tragic event, people will sometimes respond with the words, "It's God's will." There's even a Yiddish phrase that captures the idea, "It's bashert," meaning it was meant to be.
How Shall We Bless Those Who Come After Us?
According to Jewish tradition, on the eve of Shabbat and holidays, before reciting kiddush, parents bless their children.