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CARING FOR OTHERS: Compassionate Ways

Judaism urges each person to be a "mentsch"--someone who goes out of the way to help others. Visiting the sick, feeding the hungry, redeeming captives, and comforting mourners are especially prioritized. In short, Jews are supposed to take care of those in need of anything from housing to education.

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  • Finding God Through Non-Jewish Music

    Last week in my review of Rabbi Elie Kaunfer's book, Empowered Judaism, I wrote about how I've never had the kind of spiritually invigorating prayer experience that drives Elie.

  • Family Meal Traditions

    Over at TheKitchn, blogger Ronee Saroff writes about her family's tradition of spending Friday night without electricity: About a year ago, my son wanted to know how people lived without electricity.

  • How Do I Become an Empowered Jew?

    Rabbi Elie Kaunfer, the Executive Director of Mechon Hadar, has written a new book called Empowered Judaism: What Independent Minyanim Can Teach Us About Building Vibrant Jewish Communities.

  • And Who Said No One Likes Cantorial Music?

    I guess people like Jackie Mason.

  • Explaining Kashrut to an Ignoramus

    "You know I don't eat kosher food," my friend David responded when I asked him if he wanted to come over for fresh-baked brownies.