Why a child's first haircut is Judaism's sweetest ritual – The Forward
The upsherin, which marks a child's transition out of infancy, is a deeply meaningful ritual with a fascinating history.
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The upsherin, which marks a child's transition out of infancy, is a deeply meaningful ritual with a fascinating history.
The capabilities of these AIs are new and revolutionary, but the story of machines taking over human jobs is not. In Jewish history the most important story of that transition has to do with matzah, and it’s a story that carries important lessons for the present day.
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For those mentally afflicted by the pandemic Hakol Bseder Haggadah (Courtesy of Bari Mitzmann/JTA) Bari Mitzmann, a Jewish blogger with a sizable Instagram following, for the second year has spearheaded a joint Haggadah project she calls “HaKol B’Seder” — in Hebrew it can mean either “everything in the Seder” or “it’s all good.” Her thorough Haggadah and broader guide to the holiday weaves in an array of female voices — ranging from chefs to moms to therapists — who either talk about how a specific part of the Seder resonates with them or provide tips on how to fruitfull...