Ethics

0 Communities Ethics

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 30 Jun

Rabbi Cindy Scarr recounts an unexpected encounter with a former acquaintance who sought her out to express gratitude for an act of kindness from 25 years ago that changed his family's life.

0 Culture Ethics

I’m Not Nauseous. I Am Nausea

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 30 Jun

Cindy Scarr provides a poignant account of her challenging pregnancy, where her physical and emotional struggles test her role as a wife and mother within her Jewish family.

0 Torah Ethics

Chukas-Balak (Eretz Yisrael reads Balak)

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 30 Jun

Expounding on the mitzvah of Parah Adumah, the article delves into the inherent contradictions present in life and Torah observance.

0 Culture Ethics

Can I Say ‘Mazel Tov’ to My Pregnant Jewish Friend?

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 29 Jun

Many Jews avoid saying "mazel tov" to pregnant women due to the belief in the evil eye, which suggests that undue attention could bring misfortune.

0 Culture Ethics

You Look Amazing!

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 29 Jun

The piece reflects on societal perceptions of weight and health, inspired by the author's experiences with her mother's illness and recovery from cancer.

0 Ethics Philosophy

The Grief-Stricken Marriage

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 29 Jun

Cindy Scarr explores the profound impact that the death of a child can have on a marriage, emphasizing that it is one of the greatest stressors a partnership can endure.

0 Ethics Education

The Art of Listening

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 28 Jun

Cindy Scarr explores the profound impact of active listening in familial and educational contexts, drawing on Jewish wisdom to illustrate its value.

0 Communities Ethics

American Jewish Philanthropy’s Civic Mission

Rona Sheramy in Sources · 28 Jun

Rona Sheramy, Executive Director of the Jewish Foundation for Education of Women, examines the role of Jewish philanthropy during times of crisis, such as heightened antisemitism and shifting Jewish identity in America.

0 Politics Ethics

The Key Difference Between Jewish Extremists and Islamists

Alan Mairson in Future of Jewish · 26 Jun

Alan Mairson's essay contrasts Jewish and Islamist extremists by focusing on their respective geopolitical ambitions.

0 Philosophy Ethics

The Secret To Real Success

Chabad.org · 25 Jun

The podcast episode titled "The Secret To Real Success" offers a Jewish perspective on achieving genuine success in life.

0 Communities Ethics

Chipping Away

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 25 Jun

Cindy Scarr shares a personal narrative highlighting the financial strain that family gifting expectations place on individuals who may not share the same financial comfort as other family members.

0 Ethics Gender/Identity

The Weight We Carried

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 24 Jun

Cindy Scarr reflects on the multigenerational issue of disordered eating within her family, tracing its origins from her grandmother and analyzing how it affected both her mother and herself.

0 Education Ethics

How to Unfriend Lice

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 24 Jun

"How to Unfriend Lice" by Cindy Scarr offers a practical guide to managing lice infestations effectively without resorting to extreme measures.

0 Leadership Ethics

Meet A Real Estate Legend

Chabad.org · 22 Jun

The podcast episode titled "Meet A Real Estate Legend" features an engaging conversation with an influential figure in the real estate industry, offering insights into the intersections of personal values, business ethics, and success.

0 Science Ethics

Out of Place

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 22 Jun

Out of Place by Cindy Scarr delves into the medical intricacies and emotional toll of ectopic pregnancies—a condition where the embryo implants outside the uterus, most commonly in a fallopian tube.

0 Ethics Holocaust

Museums should return art created under coercion — whether in slavery or Auschwitz

Rafael Medoff in JTA · 19 Jun

The ongoing fight to reclaim artworks created under coercion highlights eerie parallels between the struggles of the descendants of an enslaved Black artist, David Drake, and a Jewish Holocaust survivor, Dina Babbitt.

0 Ethics Torah

With Whom Are You Leaving Your Friend

Chabad.org · 18 Jun

This video explores the concept of friendship within the context of Jewish values and teachings.

0 Ethics Culture

Social Justice for Moderns

Sapir · 18 Jun

The article explores the tension Jews face in modernity between particularism, focusing on Jewish-specific responsibilities, and universalism, where Jewish values drive broader social justice initiatives.

0 Ethics Leadership

Shivim Panim: A Column on Ethics

Sapir · 18 Jun

Shivim Panim, part of the Sapir Journal, explores how Jewish wisdom applies to ethical dilemmas in communal life by featuring debates between Jewish thinkers.

0 Communities Ethics

Beyond politics, a well still needs water

eJewishPhilanthropy · 17 Jun

Traveling to Central Africa, Rabbi Mendy Chitrik reflects on the unique challenges and responsibilities of sustaining Jewish life in the region, highlighting the Jewish-Muslim cooperation in charitable projects.

0 Ethics Politics

You're wrong, Ken Paxton: Obviously God is nonbinary

Jay Michaelson in Forward · 17 Jun

Jay Michaelson critiques Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton for disparaging his opponent's view that God is nonbinary.

0 Ethics Culture

Curiosity vs. Contempt, for the Sake of Heaven

Guest Contributor in Lilith · 17 Jun

The piece reflects on the complexities of identity and familial legacy through the lens of Judaism and personal experience.

0 Ethics Communities

Calculated Risk

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Jun

In "Calculated Risk" by Cindy Scarr, the protagonist reflects on her relationships with her daughters, Kayla and Sarala, as she navigates the challenges and joys of motherhood.

0 Culture Ethics

How to Unfriend a Pigeon

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Jun

Cindy Scarr humorously chronicles her personal struggle to rid her home of pigeons, offering practical and tested advice on how to deter these tenacious birds from nesting on one's property.

0 Ethics Science

The Cost of Safety

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Jun

Cindy Scarr's article "The Cost of Safety" explores the psychological implications of heightened vigilance and emotional awareness, often resulting from repeated exposure to danger.

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