Past and Present of Jewish Romania: From Transylvania with Love
Hosted by: Qesher
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A Guide to Jewish Acronyms and Abbreviations
Common Hebrew (and Aramaic) shorthand translated and explained.
The Jews of Russia
The territories of the former Russian Empire were the cradle of Jewish modernity, the birthplace of Zionism and Jewish socialism, and a major center of the Hasidic movement.
Can A Jew Get Body Piercings?
While most Jewish authorities believe ear piercing is fine, the matter grows somewhat more complex with other body parts.
Jewish Mourning FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Jewish traditions related to death and mourning.
Antisemitism 101
What you need to know about the world’s oldest hatred.
Next Torah Portion
Summary
God speaks to Moses after the death of Aaron’s two sons, who were killed for coming too close to the presence of God. God instructs Moses and Aaron on the procedures surrounding Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. God describes all the laws surrounding sexual prohibitions.
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The Threat And Promise Of Conformity
We can learn from and adopt only those practices foreign to Judaism that enhance and strengthen Jewish practice.
Looking Into It: A Rabbinic Guide to Personal Growth
Hosted by: The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning
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Daf Yomi
Bava Metzia 63
Unexpected gifts.
Bava Metzia 62
Share and share alike.
Bava Metzia 61
Bringing up the past.
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recharge now
Our weekly Shabbat newsletter, Recharge, features a thoughtful, timely essay to enrich your Shabbat. Here are a few of our recent pieces:
In Dew Season
In this moment of crisis, we need to let things arise and evaporate, leaving us unburdened enough to do the work of peace.
From Disgrace to Praise
Why does Jewish tradition instruct us to endlessly retell the story of our ancestors’ enslavement?
A Passover Beyond Words
The visceral cries of the enslaved Israelites, not their words, was essential to the process of liberation.
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The Jewish concept of a divinely ordained soulmate dates back at least to the Talmud.
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