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Building the Temple
When King Solomon decided to build the temple in Jerusalem, he hired the best artists, architects, and stonemasons. The work came along a little slower than King Solomon expected, and he decided to check in on what was taking so long. What did he find? Listen to this story, retold by Cantor Rosalie Will.
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Against Gun Violence
This prayer to end gun violence calls for sane and common sense gun legislation, including a prayer for those who advocate gun control
After a Deadly Anti-Semitic Attack
This general-use prayer includes a fill-in-the-blank line so it can be used in the immediate aftermath of such an attack.
For Wisdom during Midterm Elections
God of Justice, Protector and Redeemer, Grant guidance to our nation As we select leaders To serve and to govern, The men and women who promise To bring prosperity to our land, The men and women who promise To protect our homes and our democracy.
On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah -- Tazria: Healing the Spirit
In this week's Torah portion, Parashat Tazria, we learn about tza'ra'at, or leprosy. The weekly Mi Shebeirach prayer asks for healing, and we view prayer and visiting as part of the healing process. But is healing the same thing as a physical cure?
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Stories We Tell: The Power of Shabbat
A man walking on Shabbat comes across a bag of gold. Again and again, the bag of gold pleads with the man to take him home - how much good he could do with it! But the man refuses. Why would he do that and what does he end up with as his reward? And is there something you care about so much that you would miss a golden opportunity? This story is shared by Rabbi Leora Kaye, Director of Program for the Union For Reform Judaism.
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Stories We Tell: Learning About What Matters
How do you decide which of your actions matter? Can you repair damage you've done? Do you focus on what you avoid, or what you achieve? Listen to this story shared from a group of NFTY Convention 2019 participants. You can find a version of this story online at kidsworldfun.com.
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Wholly Jewish: Jordan: Black, Jewish, and Bettering the World
In this episode: Meet Jordan, a social justice leader, a loving family man and a mensch, who consistently and persistently strives to create a world that is steeped in awareness and kindness. Jordan reminds us to always follow the #1 rule when it comes to our world and our community – always try to leave it better than you found it.
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Stories We Tell: The Farmer and the Horse
Once, there lived a farmer who had a horse that he loved. But the horse kept getting injured, and the farmer kept trying to heal his horse. What was causing the problem - and how did he address the source of his horse's recurrent injury? This story is told by Rabbi Michael Namath, the Director of Leadership Development at the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism.
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