Monthly Archives: April 2007

613 Mitzvot

Posted on April 29, 2007 by rachel-esther

Maimonides, one of the first codifiers of Jewish law, wrote the fourteen volume Mishneh Torah that covers all of Jewish law, belief and practice. He divides the 613 mitzvot into 14 books, with 83 sections. the 613 mitzvot are comprised … Continue reading →

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Shabbat – 4/28/07 (10 Iyar 5767)

Posted on April 27, 2007 by rachel-esther

For your local Shabbat Candle-lighting times, please go here. This week’s reading is a double portion — Acharei-Kedoshim (Leviticus 16:1-20:27). Topics in Acharei: The death of Aaron’s sons and the Yom Kippur service, The lots, The incense service, The he-goat … Continue reading →

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5767 (2006-2007) Holidays

Posted on April 22, 2007 by rachel-esther

For specific information, please go here. Rosh Hoshannah – September 23-24, 2006 Tzom Gedaliah – September 25, 2006 Yom Kippur – October 2, 2006 Sukkot – October 7-13, 2006 Hoshanah Rabbah – October 13, 2006 Shemini Atzeret – October 14, … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the BecomingJewish.Org Blog!

Posted on April 22, 2007 by rachel-esther

Welcome to the BecomingJewish.Org Blog – the official blog for BecomingJewish.Org. Becoming Jewish is an online information source for those considering conversion to Judaism, in the process of converting, Righteous Gentiles (B’nei Noach), and anyone interested in learning about Judaism. … Continue reading →

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