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Reflecting Radiance: On Dreams, People, Light

MIKETZ, Genesis 41:1-44:17

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Rabbi Howard A. Addison

Decades ago, I heard a humorous tale from the late Rabbi Yaakov Rosenberg, who was known for his contributions both to Philadelphia and world Jewry. He cast a large shadow figuratively, through his accomplishments, and literally, through his considerable size. One year, when visiting Israel, the rabbi was waiting in line. Many of us know that "standing on queue" in...

Food

Break for Brunch

Best of all, you don't even have to leave the house!

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Keri Fisher, JE Feature

This time of year is always hectic -- from Chanukah shopping to holiday parties, it feels like we spend the entire month of December running from place to place. So why not take a break this weekend, spend the morning in your pajamas and enjoy a delicious brunch with your family? This brunch begins, as any good...

Interfaith Families

A Merry Little Chanukah?

Have yourself a diverse and inclusive holiday, say those who celebrate both

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Aaron Passman, JE Feature

The Kesack home in Maple Glen is adorned with a 5-foot-high menorah, dreidels and various other Chanukah paraphernalia. Some of it even hangs along with snowmen and lights on the Christmas tree in the middle of the family's living room. "We do Chanukah, and we do the commercial aspects of Christmas," said Andrea Kesack, who is raising her three young...

Synagogue Life

At Conservative Confab, Prayer's on Radar Again

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Bryan Schwartzman

Do Conservative Jews need a new, perhaps even jazzier way to pray? Rabbi Steven Wernick, executive vice president of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, apparently thinks so. During his much-anticipated installation speech at the USCJ's biennial gathering, which concluded earlier this week in Cherry Hill, N.J., he called for the immediate creation of a movement-wide task force to tackle...

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Fathoming Our Dates With Destiny

VAYESHEV, Genesis 37:1-40-23

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Rabbi Sue Levi Elwell

Even though the dates of Chanukah change every year, we Jews welcome our Festival of Lights annually by reading the last parshah of Genesis, the tale of Joseph. This year, perhaps the lights of Chanukah will illuminate the often neglected story that seems to interrupt the Joseph narrative. Jealous of Joseph's special place in their father's heart, his 10 brothers...