November | 2017 | sfhillel

This short post describes the different halachic opinions regarding how many times one must wash each hand when performing the

The following excerpts from a Secular/Humanist Shabbat Service emphasize our connection to the land and themes of social justice, in

In this personal story, Sheri Linder describes how she bakes challah each week and sends it in the mail with

This gluten-free challah recipe is perfect for anyone with a gluten sensitivity who still wants to participate in the ritual

This ceremony, meant to be performed before the ritual hand-washing prior to eating bread, encourages people to contemplate issues of

In this short meditative practice, June Kozak Kane suggests intentions which one can ponder while performing the ritual hand-washing in

This ceremony, meant to be performed before the blessing over the bread, encourages people to contemplate the source of their

This simple one-page card from Aish.com provides the Hebrew, English and transliterated texts of the blessings for the ritual washing

This poetic prayer, meant to be recited prior to the blessing over the challah, brings one’s intentions toward all of the