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The essence of the Passover seder
As we prepare for Passover, it's time to reflect not only on the traditions of the holiday, but also on the deeper meaning of […]
Akiva Weingarten
Apr 103 min read
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The Meaning of Sacrifices
At the beginning of this month we read the Parasha Vayikra, which is mainly about sacrifices. In biblical times and especially at the […]

Kai Lautenschläger
Apr 35 min read
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Drashah for Passover
Passover is the festival that connects us to our roots and conveys the founding myth of our community.
Akiva Weingarten
Apr 17, 20242 min read
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There were many before us
On 8 March 2024, we celebrated Shabbat and International Women's Day in the community. The theme of the Jewish celebration was the ...

Kulturkommission
Apr 10, 20242 min read
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Our Purim
Haman was a nasty bloke: as the Persian king's highest government official, he wanted to murder all the Jews in his kingdom. Through the ...

Dr. Herbert Lappe
Apr 5, 20242 min read
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Warum eigentlich chassidisch?
The last article on "Liberal Hasidism" emphasized the liberal part of our community. Now more of the Hasidic part follows.
Akiva Weingarten
Aug 31, 20234 min read
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Anticipation
We have just concluded the solemn period of the Three Weeks, a time of introspection and mourning, and now stand at the gateway of the month
Akiva Weingarten
Jul 31, 20233 min read
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Embracing Reflection and Renewal
The "three weeks" offer us an opportunity to remember tragedies and renew our commitment, personal growth and tikun olam.
Akiva Weingarten
Jul 1, 20232 min read
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Thoughts on Vayechi
Der Unterschied zwischen Ja'akob und seinem Sohn Josef ist groß und klein zugleich. Liegen darin Lehren für heute?

Kai Lautenschläger
Jan 6, 20234 min read
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Genetics instead of Talmud study
This was not the path Nachshon (Shon) Kindi wanted to take. After elementary school in Israel, he was supposed to transfer to a yeshiva. So

Martin Polenz
Jan 4, 20233 min read
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Yom Kippur
Rabbi Akiva Weingarten with thoughts on Yom Kippur
Akiva Weingarten
Oct 6, 20223 min read
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What Liberal Chassidism Means to Me
A short introduction to liberal chassidism as Rabbi Akiva views it.
Akiva Weingarten
Aug 22, 20224 min read
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