Tag: shemini atzeret
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Practicing stopping for Shemini Atzeret
A Time to Take a breath and take it all in The Jewish holiday season is nearing its culmination with the joy-filled final day(s) of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah. Whenever you find yourself reading this post, I invite you now to take a pause before moving onto the next…
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Shemini Atzeret: The Most Sacred Jewish Holiday You’ve Never Heard Of with La’asok: The Liberal Beit Midrash
Rabbi Tuchman was honored to give a talk on Shemini Atzeret, the 8th day of Assembly, which is the 8th day following the seven-day harvest festival of Sukkot and is a holiday in its own right. It also happens to be Rabbi Tuchman’s favorite fall holiday. Come and hear why! The talk…
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My Jewish Learning Group Torah Study Parashat Ki Tavo
On September 12, 2025, Rabbi Tuchman offered the weekly Torah study session for My Jewish Learning on Parashat Ki Tavo (Deuteronomy 26-29). She invited participants to hear and respond to a piece by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks of blessed memory on the importance of sound in Judaism. Teachings chronologically: October 7,…
Rabbi Lauren Tuchman 