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The saying goes, if there are two Jews in a room, there will be three opinions. Likewise, Jews today vary greatly in their approaches to Judaism. Perhaps the differences between traditional and progressive Jews are even greater than the similarities.
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Traveler's Prayer
Thursday July 24, 2008
In a few hours I will be boarding a plane and flying with my four children from Israel to the States. While I love to travel, I sometimes feel jittery while in transit. I find prayer has a calming effect. What is the Traveler's Prayer (Tefillat HaDerech) recited by Jews before they go on a trip?
Shehechiyanu Blessing
Wednesday July 23, 2008
Judaism's Shehechiyanu blessing thanks God for sustaining our lives so we could experience this moment of joy. Learn more about why and when this Jewish blessing of appreciation for the gift of life is recited.
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