Rabbi Julian Sinclair

Psalm of the Day

Shabbat siren

If you have ever spent Shabbat in Jerusalem, you will have heard the siren sound 40 minutes before sunset announcing the imminent onset of Shabbat

The seven fruits of Israel

Seven iconic fruits are listed by Deuteronomy as emblematic of the Land of Israel

Anim zemirot

A young boy, usually pre-barmitzvah, leads the congregation in singing this song of praise and yearning for God

What you say after sneezing

Blessing your host

Praying quietly

Hydroponic plants and shmittah

Spending Chanucah away

The home is the main place for the mitzvah of lighting Chanucah candles.

Covering knives for grace

Some people have the custom to cover up knives during Grace after Meals.

Blessing friends

When seeing a family member or beloved friend after at least a month's separation, we say the blessing Shehechiyanu.

Saying barechu

The congregation's response is to answer "Blessed is God for ever and ever", while bowing.