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2024-11-21T18:46:05-07:00

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The Beauty of Diversity: My Life in an Interfaith Family

Last updated on: November 21, 2024 at 6:46 pm By Kelley Rouland M.A.

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If nothing else, religion is about love—love for God, love for each other, and love for ourselves. Yet, so often, people from opposing faiths judge one another, leading to criticism, gossip, and in some cases, hate. I have never understood this. I have always had a healthy curiosity about other religions, a trait I credit my father for instilling in me. My Dad welcomed diversity long before it was a trending topic. Because of him, I navigate life with an... Read more

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2024-11-07T11:35:57-07:00

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Finding Light in Tradition: My Story of Jewish Joy

Last updated on: November 7, 2024 at 11:35 am By Kelley Rouland M.A.

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Since the topic recently began trending, I have been thinking about joy. What does it truly mean to live a joy-filled life, and how can we achieve this, if we aren’t already? True joy isn’t found in a political party or a long-awaited victory, nor is it hiding in material wealth or popularity. It is found within. Our capacity to live joyfully solely depends on us. My Jewish faith and its longstanding traditions have been the vehicle that led... Read more

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2024-10-29T07:16:10-06:00

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My Personal Reflections on Learning Jewish Traditions

Last updated on: October 29, 2024 at 7:16 am By Kelley Rouland M.A.

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Becoming Jewish is a process in more ways than one. It doesn’t happen quickly. Before taking a dip in the Mikvah, there are classes, meetings, and countless hours spent attending services at a temple in preparation for life as a Jew. How your daily life changes is also a process. No magic wand instantly turns your world Jewish. It’s the gradual, daily application of knowledge and the step-by-step adaptation of new traditions that over time begin to add up. ... Read more

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2024-10-21T13:25:19-06:00

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Celebrating World Food Day: My Top 3 Favorite Jewish Foods

Last updated on: October 21, 2024 at 1:25 pm By Kelley Rouland M.A.

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Happy World Food Day to all! Wherever you may be in the world, I hope you can stop and enjoy some of the delicious food that the many cultures of this planet have to offer. After all, food is meant to be fun, right? It is meant to taste delicious, bring people together, and help us create memories that last a lifetime. In my corner of the world, I am still busy learning about the many traditional Jewish foods synonymous with... Read more

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2024-10-21T13:25:21-06:00

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Judaism Through My Eyes: A Personal Testimony

Last updated on: October 21, 2024 at 1:25 pm By Kelley Rouland M.A.

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You know that feeling of accomplishment when you put your heart and soul into something and the result is right at your fingertips? That is what I am experiencing right now. Just over a year ago I set foot in my synagogue for the first time to convert and here I am just a few weeks away from the final step in the conversion process: the Mikveh. I am experiencing so many feelings right now, among them is completeness.... Read more

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2024-10-21T13:25:22-06:00

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3 Key Traits of Moses That Everyone Should Embrace

Last updated on: October 21, 2024 at 1:25 pm By Kelley Rouland M.A.

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As we near the end of Elul and head quickly toward Rosh Hashanah, I’ve been thinking more than ever about how I want to change for the better in the new year. What traits must I incorporate to make a difference in this world and myself? When looking for guidance, there is no better place than the Torah. Its pages contain heroes who exhibited leadership, bravery, and strength amid extreme hardship. Among these biblical titans is Moses. Moses is... Read more

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2024-10-21T13:25:24-06:00

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A Symphony of Tradition: The Role of Music in Jewish Life

Last updated on: October 21, 2024 at 1:25 pm By Kelley Rouland M.A.

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I will always remember my first experience listening to Jewish music. It was during the High Holy Days nearly a year ago. I had been looking at various temples for my conversion and watched a local synagogue’s YouTube channel to get a feel for what a service was like there. Little did I know then, what I was watching wasn’t the normal Shabbat service, it was Rosh Hashana and a classically trained cantor had traveled from out of state... Read more

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2024-10-23T19:07:53-06:00

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The Jewish Month of Elul: A Time to Reflect and Renew

Last updated on: October 23, 2024 at 7:07 pm By Kelley Rouland M.A.

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We are now in the month of Elul on the Hebrew calendar and for Jews across the globe, this is a time of reflection and soul-searching before the start of the Jewish new year, Rosh Hashanah. I couldn’t be more excited about Elul this year because, for the first time, I truly understand the significance of it. This is our time to “wipe the slate clean” in preparation for a wonderful new Jewish year and I intend to do just... Read more

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2024-10-21T13:25:26-06:00

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What Makes Challah Bread a Symbol of Jewish Tradition?

Last updated on: October 21, 2024 at 1:25 pm By Kelley Rouland M.A.

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On my journey to Judaism, I have learned many wonderful cultural practices, but one that stands out among all the rest is the baking of Challah bread. Challah is central to the Jewish experience. Every Friday night, practicing Jews usher in Shabbat, by saying the Kiddush prayer before drinking wine and eating the Challah, making this bread is much more than just a delicious carb-filled snack. Challah holds significant symbolism for the Jewish people and is connected to deeply... Read more

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2024-10-21T13:25:28-06:00

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Shabbat: What I’ve Learned from the Jewish Day of Rest

Last updated on: October 21, 2024 at 1:25 pm By Kelley Rouland M.A.

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My Journey to Judaism has been filled with new and exciting discoveries. Every week, I learn something for the first time, adopt a new tradition, and grow closer to God, but the most life-changing for me has been Shabbat: the Jewish day of rest. I look forward to this day every week. It’s my time to connect with Adonai, study the Torah, spend time with family, and unplug from the outside world. Shabbat is where I find inner peace.... Read more

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