Archive for 2017
Exploring the Controversial Aspects of Shalom Aleichem: Idolatry & Domestic Relations
In this provocative article, Atar Hadari explores some of the more controversial aspects of the song “Shalom Aleichem,” explaining why
Shalom Aleichem with Alternating Masculine and Feminine God-Language
This post presents an alternative version of Shalom Aleichem, where half of the stanzas are written with the traditional masculine God-language, while
Shalom Aleichem Ceremony for Going on Hospice
In this detailed, step-by-step guide, Lisa Sacks outlines a way to transform the difficult experience of going on hospice into
“Malachim” Jewish Angel Cards
This post introduces “MALACHIM Jewish Angel Cards,” each with an image and blessing, created by Deborah Eisenbach-Budner to be used during
A Shalom Aleichem Poem
This original poem by Gila Gevirtz is inspired by the tradition of singing Shalom Aleichem to the ministering angels that
Friday Night: Angels in My House
In this personal article, Jewish educator Amy Deutsch suggests an original understanding of what type of angels we are welcoming into
Kiddush: Stand or Sit?
This responsum, written for Aish.com’s “Ask The Rabbi” column, explains the halachic reasoning behind some of the different customs regarding whether the
An Introduction to Shalom Aleichem
The Wikipedia entry about Shalom Aleichem includes an explanation of the origins and background of the custom of singing ‘Shalom
The Shabbat Project: How to Sing Shalom Aleichem (Sephardic/Mizrahi)
This post includes a two-page step-by-step guide explaining how to recite Shalom Aleichem according to Sephardic (Mizrahi) tradition, including the
Alternative HaMotzi: Humanistic & Theistic Version
In this alternative blessing over the bread, Lesley Reuter encourages readers to gratefully reflect on the source of their food,