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Read more: What Makes Wine Kosher?
What Makes Wine Kosher?
Kosher Wine: When most people hear “kosher wine,” they picture sweet, syrupy Manishwitz being blessed by a rabbi or passed around a Shabbat table. But in fact, a rabbi’s blessing…
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Read more: Deconstructed Havdalah
Deconstructed Havdalah
OVERVIEW: On Saturday night, havdalah transitions us from Shabbat to the regular week. Gather your community to participate in this meaningful Jewish ritual followed by a Havdalah-themed party! NOTE: Apply…
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Read more: Thanksgiving and Sukkot Share Common Themes
Thanksgiving and Sukkot Share Common Themes
If you research Thanksgiving and Sukkot, you’ll find a variety of sources that seek to connect Thanksgiving with Sukkot. Instead of trying to speculate whether that first Thanksgiving (in Plymouth…
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Read more: Yedid Nefesh
Yedid Nefesh
Topic: Focus question: Yedid Nefesh is a traditional opening of Kabbalat Shabbat. How does understanding global Jewish melodies shape our understanding of Kabbalat Shabbat? Does it serve a purpose in…
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Read more: Passover Recipe Swap
Passover Recipe Swap
OVERVIEW: Storytelling and good food are at the center of Passover! So what better way to prepare for (or celebrate) Passover than with this Passover Recipe Swap?! Gather your community…
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Read more: Tidbits on Tzedakah
Tidbits on Tzedakah
Tzedakah from Reconstructing Judaism: The word tzedakah, often translated as “charity,” comes from the Hebrew root tzedek, meaning “justice.” Its current usage was developed by the early rabbis, who recognized…
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Read more: It’s Challah Time!
It’s Challah Time!
Why Do We Have Two Loaves of Challah for Shabbat? They represent the double portion of manna that the Israelites had on Shabbat in the wilderness. וַיְהִי בַּיּוֹם הַשִּׁשִּׁי לָקְטוּ…
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Read more: Challah Bake
Challah Bake
KNOW: FEEL: DO: WHO: WHAT/WHERE: Program Outline (1 hour) If you want to make challah with stuffings, this is the time. Just flatten out your braid, put in things like…
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Read more: Prince of Egypt Movie Discussion
Prince of Egypt Movie Discussion
The Movie: 18 Thoughts I Had While Watching ‘Prince of Egypt’ for the First Time by Rachel Bernstein My Passover prep and celebrations have always been consistent. I alternate between…
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Read more: February 2026/Sh’vat 5786 Program Inspiration Ideas
February 2026/Sh’vat 5786 Program Inspiration Ideas
Legend For Types of Event Ideas:🫂 = Idea for Diversified program🧿 = Idea for Jewish Culture and Holidays program📖 = Idea for Jewish Learning program🌱 = Idea for Tikkun Olam…