Episode 1 Mark Twain and Mrs. Cooperman: An Unusual Introduction to Jewish Prayer
What is prayer in the Jewish tradition? The stories of Huckleberry Finn and an unlearned, faithful Jewish congregant called Mrs. Cooperman help us understand the answer.
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Episode 2: My Grandfather vs. Socrates: The Body, the Soul, and the Morning Blessings
The morning blessings demonstrate Judaism's approach to the unity of body and soul, that no person is whole without both.
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The Blessings over Torah Study testify to the essence and endurance of Judaism.
Episode 4: Israeli Music and David’s Song
A song by the Israeli singer Hanan Ben-Ari helps us understand why so many of the Jewish songs of praise come from David.
Episode 5: Perfect Light in an Imperfect Existence
The siddur contrasts light and darkness to help teach us about the imperfect world that God created. Supplemental Materials: Click here to see the text…
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