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Torah Thoughts for Rosh Ashana
The root of deepest human sadness is embodied in the word "separation." We feel this sadness especially at moments of transition: when we...
Rabbi Marc D. Angel
Sep 15, 20223 min read
The Kids Are Alright: a Sephardic Perspective on ‘Aḳedat Yitshaḳ
This Rosh Ashana, we’ll once again read the story of the Binding of Isaac, one of the most impactful stories in all of Tanakh (Hebrew...
Jacob Chereskin
Sep 15, 20222 min read
Beyond Tears: Torah Insights as we approach Tisha BeAv
Our ancient Temples in Jerusalem were destroyed in 586 BCE and 70 CE, and we are still fasting and crying! If this made sense during our...
Rabbi Marc D. Angel
Jul 1, 20224 min read
Torah Thoughts for the New Year
Among the many beautiful Sephardic traditions, we practice is the recitation of the Yehi Rasones on Rosh Ha-Shana. What is the meaning...
Magazine Staff
Sep 1, 20212 min read
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