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Why I Joined Oraynu … and Why I’ve Stayed

Posted on September 14, 2025

By SANDI HORWITZ I grew up in what I would call a pseudo-Orthodox home in Montreal.  We belonged to an Orthodox shul, had two sets of dishes (oops, three – one for the Chinese food!), and at Passover, we could never read the Haggadah in English. I was told it would be sacrilegious not to Continue Reading »

Passover Message from Rabbi Jonathan Cohen

Posted on March 30, 2025

“Which is the most important Jewish holiday?”  Many years ago, a friend asked me that question.  I believe my friend asked it as Passover approached, but I’m not completely sure; it was years ago.  I cannot recall the exact contents of the discussion that ensued, but I believe it went something like this:  ME:  Shabbat.  Continue Reading »

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