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Sukkot is full of possibilities!

  • Post published:September 27, 2023
  • Post category:Columnists/Shalom From the Shabbat Lady

By Laura Seymour Dear Families, Sometimes we would like to spread out our fall holidays a bit, yet it is fun to have one follow the next with so many…

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Jonah: a reluctant prophet

  • Post published:September 20, 2023
  • Post category:Columnists/Shalom From the Shabbat Lady

Dear Families, There are so many wonderful stories that we read every year but I must say that for Yom Kippur, nothing beats the story of Jonah. At the Goldberg…

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10 questions to ask yourself

  • Post published:September 13, 2023
  • Post category:Columnists/Shalom From the Shabbat Lady

By Laura Seymour Dear Families, We have just a short time until the holiday of Rosh Hashanah begins, which means lots of preparations — what to wear, what to make…

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Where does God fit into our lives?

  • Post published:September 6, 2023
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By Laura Seymour Dear Families, Over the years, I have taught many classes on different topics in Judaism and have had countless conversations with people who have questions and ask…

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Strive for peace!

  • Post published:August 30, 2023
  • Post category:Columnists/Shalom From the Shabbat Lady

By Laura Seymour Dear Families, We are preparing for the New Year just as our children go back to school. August always feels like we are beginning again. The first…

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Thoughts to guide your reflection

  • Post published:August 23, 2023
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By Laura Seymour The month of Elul has begun and we have a whole month to reflect. Some may say this is too long and some may say it is…

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An accounting of the soul

  • Post published:August 16, 2023
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By Laura Seymour Dear Families, Camp is over and school is beginning for children and their families. For those “real” campers, leaving camp is always a bit sad and for…

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The world at night

  • Post published:August 9, 2023
  • Post category:Columnists/Shalom From the Shabbat Lady

By Laura Seymour Dear Families, Nighttime is often scary for children and sometimes even for grownups. In the evening, before we say the Shema, we praise G-d with “ma’ariv aravim…

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Trees and Judaism

  • Post published:July 26, 2023
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By Laura Seymour Dear Families, Trees have always been important in Judaism. In Deuteronomy 20:19-20, G-d prohibits cutting down fruit trees, even in times of war. A midrash in Leviticus…

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Blessings for many things

  • Post published:July 19, 2023
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By Laura Seymour Dear Families, Rabbi Meir, a second-century sage, expected us to recite 100 blessings every day. Imagine having 100 things to be thankful for each day! Below are…

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