The Jewish pessimist says, “Things can’t possibly get any worse.” The Jewish optimist says, “Sure they can!” The 5784 year often felt that way to Jews everywhere. Last year is gone, and as a Sephardic ...

(JTA) Among the legions of Grateful Dead fans mourning Phil Lesh are a small but devoted cohort of Jewish Deadheads with memories of celebrating Passover with him. “To life! To Phil! Our love ...

Courtesy of Wikipedia Roseanne Barr (November 3, 1952), also known mononymously as Roseanne, is an American actress, comedian, writer, and producer. She began her career in stand-up comedy ...

2) Salah (ritual prayer) Salah or ritual prayer is an essential aspect of Islamic worship and involves conforming to the will of Allah. Muslims pray five times a day, facing the Kaaba in Mecca ...

Celtic blessings are the perfect way to describe the dark element of this Irish festival and we hope that this poem and blessing will bring you a very spooky but happy Halloween. The ancient ...

Through the labor of our hands, we bring God's blessing upon ourselves and others. Let us pray for all who will work here and for those who will share the fruit of their labor. Then the Scripture ...

And grant us your salvation. As circumstances suggest, the celebrant may begin with an explanation of the blessing. Someone reads a text of sacred Scripture, such as the following. Lk 2:51b ...

Inside the more than 600 Catholic hospitals across the country, not a single nun can be found occupying a chief executive ...

If Torah is the “Tree of Life,” we are like seeds planted in the earth to ripen ... or that he will be as receptive tomorrow as today. With reference to a beracha [blessing], it is customary to ...

“When they talk about undecided voters, they’re talking about my congregation,” said one rabbi in Las Vegas. “I’ve never had so many people contact me and ask me what I think they should ...