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ritual

A former gang member reflects on what failed to make gangs form.

How do we respect the depth of a Christian snake handler's faith — and talk about it without caricaturing or lauding his life?

We'd welcome any contributions that could help us understand the ceremony and ritual of the festivities better!

One of our own shares her story about the importance of being more intentional in celebrating far from home.

Do Christmas ham and potato latkes go together? Can Santa visit as well as Judah Maccabee?" ˜guest contributor Adena Cohen-Bearak reflects on reconciling Chanukah and Christmas.

During the month before the High Holy Days, it's Jewish tradition to read Psalm 27, writes our guest contributor. She reflects on turning inward and the struggle of preparing for quiet reflection.

For one woman with MS, a tree reminds her to make t'shuva — to turn inward, to return to goodness and godliness in preparation for the High Holy Days. A guest reflection for all to ponder.

We'd welcome any contributions that could help us understand the ceremony and ritual of the festivities better!

A touching reflection by Mary Moos on spiritual displacement in a Roman Catholic family, finding a home in Judaism, and a better understanding of Christ during Passover.

A guest contributor reflects on how being still with life's deaths and resurrections connects her to the universe.

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