Death & Mourning
In Essene Judaism, death is viewed as a natural and inevitable part…
Tikkun Olam
The concept of tikkun olam has been an important and central part…
Weekday Services
The weekday services are a regular part of Hebrew prayer and worship,…
Shabbath & Festivals
Shabbat is the weekly Hebrew Sabbath, which begins at sundown on Friday…
Friday Night & Kiddush Meal
The Friday evening service is a weekly prayer service that is held…
Brit Milah: Circumcision
Circumcision, or brit milah in Hebrew, is the ritual circumcision of an…
A Bar or Bat Mitzvah
A Bar or Bat Mitzvah is a coming-of-age ceremony in the Essene…
A Rabbi’s reflection on Torah portion: Vayikra
This week’s Torah portion is Vayikra, and it contains some of the…
