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September 28, 2011
For a Happy New Year, here’s what to do
Jews get to celebrate the new year twice a year — on Rosh Hashanah and on Jan. 1. But there are differences between the two holidays: Rosh Hashanah is used more for introspection, and New Year’s is more a time for celebration and partying.
Letters to the Editor: UN-Vote, Bimah, Los Angeles Jewish Home, Rick Perry
Letters to the editor
Repenting with our eyes
Is the mind more powerful than the heart? This question was hovering in the air during an insightful Torah class last week given by Rabbi Yosef Kanefsky, spiritual leader of B’nai David-Judea Congregation. Kanefsky presented two distinct views of the concept of teshuvah, which is commonly referred to as “repentance” but means, more precisely, “to return.”
Rosh Hashanah and the art of beekeeping
“The Backyard Beekeeper.”The Happiness Hypothesis
Don’t Give up on Yourself this Rosh Hasnahah— A Prayer for Tashlich
Initiative pressing for more female leaders
Jewish Women International is joining with the Rabbinical Assembly in an initiative to advance women\’s leadership in the Jewish community.
Chabad renews push to evict Crown Heights shul’s leaders
Chabad-Lubavitch leaders have renewed their push to evict the congregational leaders of the Chasidic movement’s main Brooklyn synagogue.
U.S. Customs issues guidelines on Sukkot species
U.S. Customs issued guidelines for bringing into the United States the four species of Sukkot.
New Articles
“Screams Before Silence”
Remembering Ken Holtzman, Outstanding Jewish Pitcher for the Cubs and A’s.
Why Are Presidential Statements About Jews So Weak?
UCLA Hillel on Pro-Palestinian Encampment: Jewish Students “Feeling the Intensity of the Situation”
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