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September 1, 2022
Print Issue: The Case for Jewish Rituals | Sep 1, 2022
Jewish Journal
September 1, 2022
Beyond denominations and labels, Jewish rituals can nourish a more distinct and lasting Jewish identity.
Dr. Avraham Perlmutter, 1927-2022
Jewish Journal Staff
September 1, 2022
Avraham Perlmutter, Ph.D. passed away peacefully on August 17, 2022, in Pacific Palisades, CA, at the age of 94.
Actor Eric Ladin On the Origins of His Acting Intensity
Brian Fishbach
September 1, 2022
Ladin humbly attributes his memorable roles to great storylines, but he has clearly carved a reputation for playing the roles of intense characters.
The Real Herzl: Haunted by Jew-Hatred Early On, Like Most European Jews
Gil Troy
September 1, 2022
Early on, when he was still trying to fit in, there were clear signs that the Theodor Herzl that always was – was the Theodor Herzl he eventually became.
Professional Organizer Transforms Her Skills Into a Book on Jewish Life
Toby Klein Greenwald
September 1, 2022
It will take you through the Jewish year and through life, and you will probably end up being more organized, and certainly inspired.
Making the Case for Jewish Ritual
Roberta Rosenthal Kwall
September 1, 2022
We need to remember that the same culture many Jews still claim to love, and in which they continue to take great pride, is steeped in the practice of Jewish ritual.
Awakening Our Souls During Elul
Eva Robbins
September 1, 2022
Elul reminds us to shift our focus from the physical to the spiritual, to our inner life, our soul.
Rabbis of LA | Rabbi Laura Geller: Seeing Everyone in the Image of the Holy One
Kylie Ora Lobell
September 1, 2022
A longtime social justice advocate, Judaism’s emphasis on treating others with respect and dignity is what drew her to the rabbinate in the first place.
Table for Five: Shoftim
Salvador Litvak
September 1, 2022
If two witnesses are enough to establish guilt in death penalty cases, why does the Torah mention a third witness?
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