Helpful resources for Jewish learners.
Most of the blessings below include Hebrew, English, and a transliteration of Hebrew for those who do not read Hebrew but would like to learn or recite the prayer in Hebrew. Several of the blessings have an accompanying audio file . If you need any additional items that do not appear here, please contact Rabbi Alex.
The Aliyah: (written copy of prayers) (audio file)
Parental Blessing
Shehechiyanu: (written copy of prayer, p. 712) (audio file)
Shacharit (written copy of prayers) (audio files – see Shacharit section)
Mincha and Maariv
Judaism 101 Syllabus
Judaism 101 Questions
Conversion Blessings ( and accompanying audio file )
Judaism’s 613 Commandments
Chanukah Candle lighting (audio file)
Shehechiyanu
Passover: Four Questions (audio file)
Wedding Procession Front
Wedding Procession Rear
Wedding Checklist
Wedding Programs
Seven Wedding Blessings (audio file)
Ketubot (2 examples of Ketubot in Hebrew, 1 example in English)
June 18, 2020
When considering all the things people can do to decrease waste, I’d be remiss if I didn’t discuss composting. It is an age-old method of greatly reducing waste that can all be done from your own home. The potential impact is enormous, as the EPA estimates that food scraps and yard waste together make up…
April 27, 2020
Due to the situation we all find ourselves in because of COVID-19, there have been unintended impacts to the environment. Some are positive, such as improved air quality due to far less air pollution. Some are more negative, such as increased single-use plastic consumption, since bringing reusable grocery or produce bags is no longer allowed…
February 15, 2020
My newest opportunity to redefine and reduce waste comes courtesy of Subaru and TerraCycle. Subaru was the first manufacturing facility in the United States (Indiana) to reach zero-landfill status. This occurred in 2004, and ever since Subaru has not sent any waste to landfills. So it was only natural that Subaru and TerraCycle formed a…
