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Mazel Tov, Michael Eldred and the Class of 2020!
Mazel tov, class of 2020—and a special mazel tov to our very own 2020 Master of Jewish Studies graduate Michael Eldred!
Emma Lazarus, Jewish-American Poet
Did you know? The famous poem on the Statue of Liberty was written by Emma Lazarus, a Sephardic Jewish woman. Read more about her life here.
How to Manage Fear and Anxiety with Faith
We're surrounded by uncertainty—how can we keep ourselves from drowning in fear? Rabbi Rich Nichol has some encouraging words of perspective.
Thoughts on a Virtual Shavuot
Chag sameach—it's Shavuot! Rabbi Michael Hillel tackles the background of the holiday and how this year will be different.
Extravagant Shavuot Cheesecake
Shavuot is traditionally celebrated with dairy foods, so Rabbi Vered Hillel has shared her own cheesecake recipe to help celebrate Shavuot right!
Continuing the Count
Just like our current situation, the Omer is a time of contradiction. We explore the paradoxes as we count to Shavuot—and a return to normal.
Should Messianic Jews Celebrate Lag B’Omer?
Mourning, haircuts, and bonfires. Rabbi Dr. Hillel explains the mysterious origins of Lag B'Omer—and whether Messianic Jews should celebrate it.
Parasha Acharei Mot pt. 2
If eating blood is prohibited, why does Yeshua say "Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood lives in me"? Explore the symbolism of his words.
Parshat Acharei Mot pt. 1
In this week's parasha, Rabbi Paul Saal examines God's commands around eating meat and what it means for our spiritual lives.
The Joy of Anticipation
We are waiting for life to return to normal. It's a time of spiritual waiting as well: the Omer! Learn how looking ahead can be a source of joy.
