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Judaism & Jewish Life

  • Bava Batra 152
    by cloos on November 21, 2024 at 7:38 pm

    At the end of the 2002 romantic comedy Sweet Home Alabama, at the moment when the main character has to … The post Bava Batra 152 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.

  • Bava Batra 151
    by cloos on November 21, 2024 at 7:29 pm

    Two days ago, we read a story in which Rava tried to use the legal system to lay claim to … The post Bava Batra 151 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.

  • Bava Batra 150
    by cloos on November 21, 2024 at 7:24 pm

    When someone gifts their “movable property” questions might arise about which items are included. The Gemara today notes that the … The post Bava Batra 150 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.

  • Ask the Expert: Free-Form Prayer?
    by Ben Harris on November 21, 2024 at 4:22 pm

    Question: I have Christian friends who pray informally, more like free-form, like they are just talking to someone, a friend … The post Ask the Expert: Free-Form Prayer? appeared first on My Jewish Learning.

  • Bava Batra 149
    by cloos on November 20, 2024 at 3:33 pm

    On today’s daf, we encounter a strange and disturbing story about inheritance. Issur the convert had 12,000 dinars in the … The post Bava Batra 149 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.

  • Ask the Expert: Is Swordfish Kosher?
    by Ben Harris on November 19, 2024 at 8:47 pm

    Question: Is swordfish a kosher fish? Maybe. Is that a frustrating enough answer? I’ll explain. The Torah specifies (Leviticus 11:9-10) … The post Ask the Expert: Is Swordfish Kosher? appeared first on My Jewish Learning.

Blogs

Deborah Fripp’s Blog on The Times of Israel

  • Tying the Threads of Compassion
    by Deborah Fripp on February 20, 2024 at 9:05 am

    By guest blogger Dr. Mehak Burza In the intricate tapestry of life, our journey often takes unexpected turns, leading us down paths we never imagined traversing. For me, this journey began in the realm of science, where the empirical and analytical reigned supreme. Yet it…

  • Broken Glass, Preserved Memory
    by Deborah Fripp on November 3, 2022 at 1:50 pm

    Please don’t let them find out I’m Jewish. Please don’t let them find out I’m Jewish. It is November 10, 1938, and Margot Gunther (Jeremias) is riding the train to school. It’s an hour ride from her home in Hoffenheim, Germany to Heidelberg where her…

  • When it’s an attack on your own community
    by Deborah Fripp on January 17, 2022 at 8:21 am

    I awoke on Sunday morning in Singapore to the news that another synagogue was under attack. The rabbi and several congregants of a synagogue in Texas were being held hostage by an unknown assailant. An old story, a repeated story – Jews under attack for…

Union for Reform Judaism Posts

Jewish Learning

  • What’s So Jewish About Voting?
    by jemerman on September 30, 2024 at 4:01 pm

    What’s So Jewish About Voting? jemerman September 30, 2024 Read more about What’s So Jewish About Voting? Judaism teaches us that voting is not just a civic duty. In fact, throughout Jewish history, many of our rabbis and sages have framed voting as a mitzvah.

  • Eight Hebrew Words and Phrases You Can Use Every Day!
    by jemerman on December 21, 2023 at 1:37 pm

    Eight Hebrew Words and Phrases You Can Use Every Day! jemerman December 21, 2023 Jewish Learning Image Learning new words and phrases can be enjoyable, but when they’re in a new language, they can also be daunting. If you’d like to build your own Jewish vocabulary, here are a few words and phrases that you can use in everyday conversation.

  • Take a Tour of the Torah!
    by jemerman on October 4, 2022 at 2:22 pm

    Take a Tour of the Torah! jemerman October 4, 2022 Read more about Take a Tour of the Torah! Torah usually refers to the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible – Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. Running through these stories is the unique lens through which the Jewish people would come to view their world and their God.

Israel

  • From Simchat Torah to Sichat Torah
    by jemerman on September 30, 2024 at 7:25 pm

    From Simchat Torah to Sichat Torah D’Var Torah By: Rabbi Yael Vurgan jemerman September 30, 2024 October 24, 2024 There is no need to explain why there will be no joy on Simchat Torah this year in the western Negev. The looming first anniversary of the massacre is causing anger, frustration, and despair to flood back. As long as hostages are still held in Gaza, residents of the region are still stuck on October 7. Read more about From Simchat Torah to Sichat Torah

  • Resources for Marking the Anniversary of October 7th
    by jemerman on September 27, 2024 at 3:13 pm

    Resources for Marking the Anniversary of October 7th jemerman September 27, 2024 Israel Image These materials include readings, interviews, and more that reflect on the year that has passed since the October 7th attacks.

  • Hope and Pride in Be’er Sheva
    by jemerman on August 21, 2024 at 1:25 pm

    Hope and Pride in Be’er Sheva jemerman August 21, 2024 LGBTQ+ Jewish Life Image During Pride Month, I participated in a leaders’ trip to Israel through A Wider Bridge, an organization dedicated to connecting LGBTQ+ people in North America and Israel. Around Israel, pride events this year focused on calls to free the hostages, support the hundreds of thousands of displaced people, and reach a meaningful ceasefire.

Jewish Holidays

  • Enjoy A Crockpot Shabbat
    by jemerman on November 18, 2024 at 2:39 pm

    Enjoy A Crockpot Shabbat jemerman November 18, 2024 Entree Recipes Image As the weather begins to get chillier, many home cooks pull out their trusty slow cookers to create easy yet warm dishes. Slow cooking is nothing new. It hasn’t had staying power with Jewish communities just because the resulting food is delicious; it also allowed observant Jews to keep Shabbat by kindling a fire before sundown on Friday and keeping food warm until Saturday afternoon.

  • From the Sukkah to the Voting Booth: A Reform Jewish Call to Action
    by jemerman on October 7, 2024 at 3:11 pm

    From the Sukkah to the Voting Booth: A Reform Jewish Call to Action jemerman October 7, 2024 Every Voice, Every Vote Image As we celebrate the joyous holiday of Sukkot and approach election day, we are reminded of the importance of shelter, community, and social justice. The sukkah, a temporary dwelling, symbolizes our vulnerability and dependence on others. It’s a powerful metaphor for the interconnectedness of our society and the impact of our actions on our broader community.

  • Creating High Holiday Memories for Children
    by sdolgov on September 3, 2024 at 6:04 pm

    Creating High Holiday Memories for Children sdolgov September 3, 2024 Yom Kippur Image Finding ways to make the High Holidays meaningful for your child is an important way to nurture their Jewish identity. There are many ways to celebrate at home, like reading books, making crafts, or discussing what the holiday means to you and them.