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From the Desk of Rabbi Thomas A. Louchheim ... Personally Speaking Discussions of Jewish subjects of current interest. Click here to read what Rabbi Louchheim has to say this month. Ask the Rabbi: A compendium of questions--and answers: When I attended Bet Shalom in Phoenix and even Temple Emanu-El here in Tucson, we used the Union of Reform Judaism’s prayerbook, Gates of Prayer. I noticed that Congregation Ner Tamid and Congregation Or Chadash both use their own printed prayerbooks. Why? How is the torn ribbon to be worn?    Please explain the rules exactly. Who wears the ribbon on which side? Lost At Sea? What's In A Name? The Word Jew Are Tattoos Forbidden? The Hidden Righteous Pebbles on Grave stones Have a question or the Rabbi, then please submit it right here. Meditation Guide Eleven Hanhagot, "Spiritual Disciplines", prepared by Rabbi Louchheim. Click here Meditation Guide is Inspired by Rabbi Rami Shapiro’s book, Minyan: Ten Principles for Living a Life of Integrity, with additional contributions by Rabbi Louchheim, Marilyn and Samuel Devore, Toni Tallman, and William Drabkin. Jewish Customs Of Mourning Prepared by Rabbi Louchheim. Jewish Prayers At The Time Of Death Prepared by Rabbi Louchheim. Rabbi Louchheim In The news Summaries of news articles involving Rabbi Louchheim AZ Jewish Post Friday, August 17, 2001 A prayer service sponsored by the Islamic Center of Tucson and the Hillel Foundation, Sept. 12, 2001

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