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Category Archives: Holidays
Ruth Bader Ginsberg, a Tzadik
After Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died, 11-year-old Micah Blay made a pilgrimage to the U.S. Supreme Court and blew the shofar for the hundreds of people gathered there. In keeping with Jewish custom, they laid small stones on the steps … Continue reading
Posted in History, Holidays, Programs & Events, Reflections, Social Justice, Spirituality
Tagged campus news, CRSL news, grief, Jewish, politics, world news
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Fear and Freedom: Hand in Hand
“The caged bird sings with a fearful trill, of things unknown, but longed for still, and his tune is heard on the distant hill, for the caged bird sings of freedom.” ― Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Here … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Interfaith Matters, Newsletter Articles, Reflections, Social Justice, Spirituality
Tagged Christianity, CRSL news, Easter, Jewish, Passover, worship
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Times of Captivity, a Time of Liberation
For the next two issues, our newsletter will focus on the theme of liberation. Passover, the holiday which began last night, April 8, commemorates the successful exodus of the Hebrew people out of slavery in Egypt. The COVID-19 crisis kept … Continue reading
Uncertainty
There is a Jewish holiday dedicated to uncertainty. Its very name, Purim, means “dice.” During the holiday, the community reads the Book of Esther, a biblical book in which God is never mentioned. In the Book of Esther, God works … Continue reading
Posted in History, Holidays, Newsletter Articles, Response Statements
Tagged community, Jewish, Smith College Jewish Community
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Smith College Vespers Scriptural Readings, Poems, and Prayers
Smith College Christmas Vespers December 8, 2019 WELCOME Advent is the season when the revolution of people aligns with the revolution of the earth. Advent is a time when people – all people all over the world – light candles … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Programs & Events, Uncategorized
Tagged campus news, Christianity, community, community service, music, poetry, spirituality, Vespers, welcome, worship
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Ramadan 2019
Ramadan Mubarak! Blessed Ramadan! For Muslims all across the world Ramadan is a special time of year. Muslims use the month of Ramadan to grow closer to the Creator and renew their commitment to their faith. Learn more about what … Continue reading
Holy Week Resources
Below is a listing of Holy Week programming at Smith and local community congregations. Click on the header to see the website for each congregation. Helen Hills Hills Chapel, Smith College March 30, 1 p.m. ~ Good Friday Meditation, centering … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Programs & Events
Tagged Catholic, Christianity, Easter, Episcopalian, Holy Week
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Christmas Season Festivities at Smith
To prepare for the Christmas season and wrap up fall semester, a number of events took place at Smith and in the surrounding area including the annual Christmas Vespers concert in John M. Greene Hall, an advent dinner in the … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Programs & Events, Student Articles
Tagged Advent, campus news, Smith Christian Fellowship, Vespers
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Ancient Standard Time
In September, Jewish students entered a slightly different time zone—Ancient Standard Time. Coming to school as Smith students, theirs was the season for back-to-school, classes beginning, and maybe Mountain Day. However, as Jewish students, September was also Rosh HaShanah, the … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Interfaith Matters, Programs & Events
Tagged Jewish, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur
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The Baby Torah
“Do you want a Torah? It belonged to my great-grandfather. My family is either going to donate it to our synagogue or give it to you.” The year was 2011, and the question came from a student, Emma Cooke, as … Continue reading