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Jewish Texts, Keshet, Uncategorized
Speaking Up for Trans Youth
The new spate of anti-trans legislation restricting access to medical care and curtailing the ability to play gender-appropriate sports is devastating not only for trans folks but also for all Jews, as it strikes a blow at a core Jewish value: Do not cause distress by referring to a person’s past identity.
Jewish Texts, Rabbis Without Borders, Study, Talmud
Reframing Worries About the Future
As a parent of young adults, I often talk with my peers about the unexpected paths our kids are choosing. ...
From Far And Near
We can reach God by engaging with the world around us and connecting to others and the earth.
Gender & Sexuality, Uncategorized, Women & Feminism
Me, Too.
The Jewish tradition is very clear that all sexual encounters require explicit consent.
Celebrate, Jewish Thought, Live, Southern & Jewish
Yes, I’m Celebrating a New Jewish Holiday Today
Let’s make a new Jewish holiday.Wait…what?Let’s make a new Jewish holiday. When I opened a recent daily e-mail from The ...
Celebrate, Jewish History, Mixed Multitudes, Study
A Hero In Heaven
Today is Yom Hazikaron, Israeli’s Memorial Day. I’d like to take the opportunity to tell our readers about the life ...
Celebrate, Disability, Keshet, Sukkot
What We Can Learn from the Rich Symbolism of Sukkot
There are more spiritually resonant symbols associated with the Festival of Sukkot than with any other major Jewish holiday. On ...
Beliefs & Practices, Jewish Thought, Judaism and Free Will, Live, Study
The Free Will Problem: Early Solutions
Biblical and rabbinic sources stress both divine determinism and human freedom.