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Changes | Off the REKord

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Ramblings and Reflections of a Reform Rabbi. And this transition, leaving a position I’ve loved and realizing that I needed to move on in order to grow, and going to an amazing new opportunity that will give me so much room to learn and explore and succeed…this transition has been really tough for me. But I also know it is time to move on. And I also know that it’s really, really hard. But, yeah, transition is difficult. Change is hard. Even when it’s good change. On June 24, 2015. 2 responses ». Very fo...

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Rhythm Guitar Rabbi: Killed in Cold Blood

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The Jewish and cinematic musings of the Rabbi of Har Sinai Congregation in Owings Mills, Maryland. Thursday, June 18, 2015. Killed in Cold Blood. At 6:01 pm, he wrapped his index finger around the cool metal trigger." The single shot entered through King's right cheek and severed his jugular vein. King was pronounced dead at St. Joseph's Hospital. King was just 39 years old. In the words of Charles Pierce in his essay Speaking the Unspeakable. A church in Charleston, South Carolina. Let's be clear, thoug...

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Rhythm Guitar Rabbi: Lulav and Etrog - A User's Guide

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The Jewish and cinematic musings of the Rabbi of Har Sinai Congregation in Owings Mills, Maryland. Friday, October 2, 2009. Lulav and Etrog - A User's Guide. 8220;On the first day you shall take the product of the beautiful (hadar) tree, branches of palm trees, thick branches of leafy trees, and willows of the brook and you shall rejoice before the Lord your God for seven days” (Leviticus 23:40). The four species are:. 8226; Lulav (לולב) – a ripe, green, closed frond from a date palm tree. Midrash (Vayik...

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Rhythm Guitar Rabbi: Havdallah

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The Jewish and cinematic musings of the Rabbi of Har Sinai Congregation in Owings Mills, Maryland. Sunday, January 1, 2006. One of the more beautiful and touching ceremonies in Jewish tradition is the ritual of Havdalah. Havdalah literally means separation. This ritual is most commonly done at the end of Shabbat, but it is also performed at the end of festivals as well. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). There was an error in this gadget. Sign up Here if you want to Subscribe to Rhythm Guitar Rabbi.

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Rhythm Guitar Rabbi: Mikveh

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The Jewish and cinematic musings of the Rabbi of Har Sinai Congregation in Owings Mills, Maryland. Sunday, January 1, 2006. Since the destruction of the Second Temple in the year 70 CE, the mikveh has served as the means for those converting to Judaism. Brides and grooms also go to the mikveh, as well as families who are seeking to purify certain cooking and eating utensils. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). There was an error in this gadget. Sign up Here if you want to Subscribe to Rhythm Guitar Rabbi.

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Rhythm Guitar Rabbi: Jewish Names

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The Jewish and cinematic musings of the Rabbi of Har Sinai Congregation in Owings Mills, Maryland. Thursday, July 2, 2009. This is part of my regular series on Jewish customs and rituals:. 8220;Each person has a name. We each have a name give by God and given by our father and mother” Israeli poet Zelda (Shneurson Mishkowsky). A very important process and bit of ritual for you and Joy now that Noah has come into the world! July 7, 2009 at 1:38 PM. Its funny how these things tie in together :). Ima on (an...

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Rhythm Guitar Rabbi: While Baltimore Smolders

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The Jewish and cinematic musings of the Rabbi of Har Sinai Congregation in Owings Mills, Maryland. Tuesday, April 28, 2015. When I announced that I was moving to Baltimore to be the new senior Rabbi of Har Sinai Congregation, inevitably, one of the first questions I would be asked was, “Have you seen The Wire? Baltimore has been undergoing a tremendous renaissance since the late 70’s with the development of the inner harbor and subsequent redevelopment of many of Baltimore’s neighborhoods&#46...That bein...

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Rhythm Guitar Rabbi: Shiva

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The Jewish and cinematic musings of the Rabbi of Har Sinai Congregation in Owings Mills, Maryland. Sunday, January 1, 2006. 8220;Sara died in Kiriat-arba – now Hebron – in the land of Canaan; And Abraham proceeded to mourn for Sarah and bewail her.” (Genesis 23:2). Shiva reflects the time when the feelings of loss are the most intense. Therefore it is perfectly appropriate to spend that time in reflection, as one will encounter a variety of emotions. It is also the time when the community comes t...The P...

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Rhythm Guitar Rabbi: Kever Avot

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The Jewish and cinematic musings of the Rabbi of Har Sinai Congregation in Owings Mills, Maryland. Sunday, January 1, 2006. One of the less well known observances held during the High Holidays is the practice of Kever Avot (visiting the “grave of the ancestors”). The practice traditionally involves visiting the graves of one’s parents or close relatives where one prays for the souls of the departed. It also serves to remind us how we stand upon the deeds of our ancestors. There was an error in this gadget.