Judaism's Dark Day

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Written by Elisheva Baskin Tisha b’Av, the ninth day in the Hebrew calendar month of Av, is Judaism’s “dark day.” Ironically, it comes in mid- to end of the summer, when the days are long and the sun shines bright. This makes the matter of fasting, not drinking liquids, and not bathing as especially difficult […]

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Guest Post: Defying Dualism

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Rachel Brodie, Executive Director of Jewish Milestones, shares her thoughts on Yom Kippur, teshuva, and Welcoming Waters: Mikveh for Babies. I used to find the whole nature-nurture “debate” a big bore.  It was so clearly some of both—I’d wager 50-50.  Then I became a mother.  By the time my kids were toddlers I was beginning […]

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