The Makor Hayim Blog

Aug 25, 20202 min read

Journey of Teshuvah 1: The Embarrassment of Youth

By Rabbi Daniel Lichman This Elul, as the High Holy Days draw near, Rabbi Daniel will share a series of weekly reflections with us. Here...

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Aug 18, 20202 min read

Together, We Are Powerful

By Tamara Micner, Shul Maven: Community Coordinator This Friday's Kabbalat Shabbat service celebrated my two-year work anniversary - or...

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Jul 28, 20203 min read

Our communal lament: TIsha b'av online Kina

By Rabbi Daniel Lichman O how we have found ways to feel ok during this period of lockdown! We have rationalised our experience; we have...

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Jul 14, 20202 min read

Turning Towards the Israel/Palestine Conversation

By Rabbi Daniel Lichman I’ve been avoiding this conversation for a long time. I’ve seen the news stories about it over the last few...

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Jul 7, 20202 min read

Our REal (Virtual) Bar Mitzvah

By Anne Kinderlerer This was not how we thought our youngest son’s Bar Mitzvah would be. We’re old hands at this now - we’ve survived the...

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Jun 30, 20201 min read

onwards with pride

by Debbie Danon Though the Pride march was cancelled and we weren't able to gather in person, Makor Hayim celebrated our second Pride...

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