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We don’t put a definition on what’s Jewish, instead we seek to reveal the hidden, to teach without being trapped in a black and white world view.

The spiritual power of challah: Mindful eating on Shabbat (part 3)

Witnessing Shabbat: The spiritual power of Friday night Kiddush (Part 2)

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The African Jewish community that was told it didn’t exist

Let it shine: Embracing Mindful Shabbat Candle Lighting (Part 1)

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The Jewish holidays in 2025

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Finding Joy in Jewish Identity: Exploring Antisemitism and Mindfulness (Part 4)

Creating Space: Exploring Antisemitism and Mindfulness (Part 3)

10 well-known Jewish rituals that are surprisingly profound

Why all Spielberg’s movies have the same theme

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