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    • Bava Metzia 31
      by aseitz on March 28, 2024 at 6:42 pm

      Suppose you found your neighbor’s donkey wandering around town and returned it. Nice job! A couple of days later, it’s … The post Bava Metzia 31 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.

    • Bava Metzia 30
      by aseitz on March 28, 2024 at 6:35 pm

      There are exceptions, the Talmud tells us, to the mitzvah of hashavat aveidah, returning lost items. For example, if an … The post Bava Metzia 30 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.

    • Holy Cows
      by Ben Harris on March 28, 2024 at 3:14 pm

      This Shabbat is known as Shabbat Parah, one of four “special Shabbatot” observed in the weeks leading up to Passover. … The post Holy Cows appeared first on My Jewish Learning.

    • Bava Metzia 29
      by aseitz on March 28, 2024 at 11:08 am

      My mother was a librarian who referred to the sin of dog-earing pages in the same tone others use when … The post Bava Metzia 29 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.

    • Bava Metzia 28
      by aseitz on March 26, 2024 at 7:50 pm

      As we now know, if you find a lost item, you have to announce it. But how? Rabbi Meir says … The post Bava Metzia 28 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.

    • Easy Spinach and Feta Noodle Kugel Recipe
      by Rachel Myerson on March 26, 2024 at 1:29 pm

      Of all the kugels out there — from potato and sweet potato to broccoli, and even cauliflower — noodle kugel … The post Easy Spinach and Feta Noodle Kugel Recipe appeared first on My Jewish Learning.

    Blogs

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      Union for Reform Judaism Posts

      Jewish Learning

      • 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.

      • Weaving Together Formal and Lived Jewish Education
        by jemerman on August 16, 2022 at 3:20 pm

        Weaving Together Formal and Lived Jewish Education jemerman August 16, 2022 Education Image I’m a self-proclaimed book worm. Since I could read, my default setting has been to research anything new at the library before implementing it. However, adulthood has taught me that some of the best lessons are learned after acting and truly living, which is why Rabbi Yanklowitz’s perspective so resonates with me. Even so, I always start new adventures by studying.

      Israel

      • Staying Connected with Our Loved Ones Even When we Disagree 
        by urjadmin on November 15, 2023 at 9:06 pm

        Staying Connected with Our Loved Ones Even When we Disagree  urjadmin November 15, 2023 Israel Image Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel on October 7th and Israel’s ongoing response has stirred emotions both within and outside the Jewish community. Over the next weeks, as family and friends gather for holiday celebrations, there may be differences of opinion. Here are a few tips from Jewish sources to help maintain loving relationships while disagreeing.

      • How the Israel-Hamas War Disproportionately Affects Israelis with Disabilities
        by sdolgov on November 6, 2023 at 8:55 pm

        How the Israel-Hamas War Disproportionately Affects Israelis with Disabilities sdolgov November 6, 2023 Disability Rights Image The current Israel-Hamas war is impacting communities throughout Israel, Gaza, and the world. However, some populations are more affected than others, including those living with disabilities.

      • Connecting With My Child and My Jewish Identity in the Midst of Trauma
        by jemerman on October 23, 2023 at 5:50 pm

        Connecting With My Child and My Jewish Identity in the Midst of Trauma jemerman October 23, 2023 Israel Image As I watched my son play, my mind would drift to mothers in Israel whose toddlers were no longer able to do so. My heart broke for the parents and young children who were caught in the crossfire of the war for no reason other than being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

      Jewish Holidays

      • The Story of Esther, The Story of Us
        by sdolgov on March 14, 2024 at 10:07 pm

        The Story of Esther, The Story of Us sdolgov March 14, 2024 Purim Image Over the past few years, I’ve found that parts of the Purim story parallel parts of my own life. I’m a big believer in the power of stories to help build communities of belonging.

      • Your Hanukkah Gift-Giving Guide is Here!
        by jemerman on November 30, 2023 at 5:11 pm

        Your Hanukkah Gift-Giving Guide is Here! jemerman November 30, 2023 Parenting Image Hanukkah is one of my favorite holidays, partially because it gives me the opportunity to give gifts to my loved ones every night for eight nights! Gift giving with intentionality is one of my favorite ways to express affection while teaching my child about Jewish values and traditions.

      • 18 Tips for Your Coziest Shabbat Yet
        by jemerman on November 28, 2023 at 3:21 pm

        18 Tips for Your Coziest Shabbat Yet jemerman November 28, 2023 Jewish Rituals and Symbols Image In the winter months, adding elements of simplicity, presence, and coziness can elevate the rituals and intentions of Shabbat. Here are a few tips for your most hygge/heimish Shabbat yet!