Purim: The Spiritual Dimension
It is tradition here at the J for our Early Childhood students and several brave staff to dress in costume, parade around and have a fun time. Other Purim traditions […]
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Casting our Sins into the Mighty Mississippi
As the Jewish New Year approaches, I wanted to highlight a unique and meaningful Rosh Hashanah tradition and invite fellow St. Louisans to make it local, fun, and meaningful. Tashlich, […]
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Celebrate Passover with the J!
The J is proud to offer two fun and educational family programs to celebrate Passover this Spring. Don’t miss out to mark this festive Jewish holiday! On Monday, March 27, […]
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The Call of the Shofar
Contributed by Rabbi Brad Horwitz Director, Jewish Engagement & Adult Programs One of the traditions associated with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is the blowing of the shofar, a […]
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Hanukkah Miracles
When the Hanukkah candles are lit this year once again, Jews around the world will be commemorating two miracles. The first miracle is a miracle of might. A small band […]
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Spiritual Equality
In ancient Israel society, if an individual Israelite (man or woman) who was not part of the priestly caste wanted to live a more holy life and have a deeper […]
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Rosh Hashanah Traditions Abound
One of the more popular customs associated with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is the eating of apples and honey. This is to symbolize hopes for a sweet new […]
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Passover: The Festival of Freedom
One of the liturgical poems in the Haggadah is called Dayenu which means “it would have been enough.” With its repetitive chorus and upbeat melody, the Dayenu is often a […]
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Tu B’shvat – Protecting the Environment
It always strikes me as odd that this holiday occurs during the middle of winter. It would seem more appropriate to celebrate the birthday of the trees during any other […]
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Hanukkah – The Festival of Lights
Hanukkah is often referred to as the Festival of Lights. We add one candle to the Hanukkah menorah each of the eight nights of Hanukkah to commemorate the miraculous victory […]
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