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Siddur Lev Shalem For Weekdays
Fisher Library has just acquired the new SIDDUR LEV SHALEM FOR WEEKDAYS and it is chock full of so many wonderful resources! Not only does it have...
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Our final celebration ceremony of the 5786 school year was held on Sunday, May 17th, in the CoM sanctuary. The highlight of the event was the...
Read moreShmirah — Guarding the Deceased
Shmirah, meaning "guarding," is a sacred Jewish practice in which we sit with a deceased person from the time of completion of Taharah until burial,...
Read moreWhat Is A Chevrah Kadisha?
This is the first in a series of columns to teach about Chevrah Kadisha and Jewish funeral practices.Traditionally, the preparation of the deceased...
Read moreHonoring the Dead Across Traditions
Both Jewish and Islamic traditions place the highest importance on caring for the deceased with dignity, speed, and spiritual intention. Comparing...
Read moreTachrichim — Burial Garments
Our Chevrah Kadisha follows the Jewish tradition of burying the deceased in simple white linen garments called tachrichim. They are made from cotton,...
Read moreTaharah — The Purification Ritual
One of the main roles of the Chevrah Kadisha is to perform the ancient ritual of Taharah. Taharah means "pure" or "purify."We have other rituals in...
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Faith 250, Shabbat Study with Temple B'nai Israel
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Caring Circle, Here to Provide Support to Our Members
Caring Circle—compassionate volunteers for the Congregation of Moses family. Caring Circle is a network of volunteers who would like to support our...
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We look forward to seeing all our members at our Annual Meeting, where we will discuss major milestones, including our completed renovations,...
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A Traditional Jewish Scribe
My friend and colleague, Rabbi Bec Richman, is a soferet or traditional Jewish scribe and is currently writing her first Torah. She recently sent me...
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Shmirah — Guarding the Deceased
Shmirah, meaning "guarding," is a sacred Jewish practice in which we sit with a deceased person from the time of completion of Taharah until burial,...
Read moreWhat Is A Chevrah Kadisha?
This is the first in a series of columns to teach about Chevrah Kadisha and Jewish funeral practices.Traditionally, the preparation of the deceased...
Read moreHonoring the Dead Across Traditions
Both Jewish and Islamic traditions place the highest importance on caring for the deceased with dignity, speed, and spiritual intention. Comparing...
Read moreTachrichim — Burial Garments
Our Chevrah Kadisha follows the Jewish tradition of burying the deceased in simple white linen garments called tachrichim. They are made from cotton,...
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School Year Wrap-Up and Looking Ahead to Summer
Our final celebration ceremony of the 5786 school year was held on Sunday, May 17th, in the CoM sanctuary. The highlight of the event was the...
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Siddur Lev Shalem For Weekdays
Fisher Library has just acquired the new SIDDUR LEV SHALEM FOR WEEKDAYS and it is chock full of so many wonderful resources! Not only does it have...
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Taharah — The Purification Ritual
One of the main roles of the Chevrah Kadisha is to perform the ancient ritual of Taharah. Taharah means "pure" or "purify."We have other rituals in...
Read more