ארכיון של 2017

Ribbon Kol Haolamim: A Prayer Based on Shalom Aleichem

Ribbon Kol Haolamim: A Prayer Based on Shalom Aleichem

This post includes the Hebrew and English translation for "Ribbon Kol Haolamim," a prayer that

A Contemporary "Women of Valor" Ceremony for the Passover Seder

A Contemporary "Women of Valor" Ceremony for the Passover Seder

This ceremony, meant to be performed before drinking the third cup of wine at the

Ministering Angels vs. Angels of Peace

Ministering Angels vs. Angels of Peace

This short post explains why, according to many traditions, the first stanza of "Shalom Aleichem"

Guatemalan Christian sings 'Shalom Aleichem'

Guatemalan Christian sings 'Shalom Aleichem'

In this article from Israel National News, Netanel Izak relays the personal story of how

Happy to Skip Eishet Chayil: A Modern Feminist Critique

Happy to Skip Eishet Chayil: A Modern Feminist Critique

In this personal critique, Lauren Kramer challenges the traditional custom of singing Eishet Chayil to

Traditional Ashkenazi Shalom Aleichem (Audio & Text)

Traditional Ashkenazi Shalom Aleichem (Audio & Text)

This post includes the Hebrew, English, and transliterated lyrics to Shalom Aleichem, traditionally sung before

Gender Bias in Translation: Why is “Chayil” Often Translated as “Virtuous”?

Gender Bias in Translation: Why is “Chayil” Often Translated as “Virtuous”?

This thorough article examines the different ways that the word “chayil” is used throughout the Bible, suggesting

Shalom Aleichem as Debbie Friedman's Legacy

Shalom Aleichem as Debbie Friedman's Legacy

This article by Debra Nussbaum Cohen relays how Jewish American singer-songwriter Debbie Friedman's haunting melody

Standing or Sitting for Shalom Aleichem and Eshet Chayil?

Standing or Sitting for Shalom Aleichem and Eshet Chayil?

This short post states that there is no uniform custom for whether the songs "Shalom Aleichem" and

A Shalom Aleichem Classroom Activity for Children

A Shalom Aleichem Classroom Activity for Children

This short lesson plan vaguely outlines a classroom activity for children based on the words of