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For this unconventional Jewish organization, tradition takes a back seat to community

JL;DR SUMMARY Judaism Unbound, an innovative Jewish organization, offers an alternative to traditional Jewish life by embracing digital platforms, attracting those who feel alienated by mainstream Jewish institutions. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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American JewryDigital JudaismJudaism Unbound PodcastInterfaithCommunity BuildingJewish InnovationJudaism UnboundNon Traditional JudaismUnyeshivaRofeberg

Places mentioned

Iowa, United States
"listening to Jews in places like Iowa, Oklahoma or Mississippi and by really integrating them into their conception of American Jewish life."
Oklahoma, United States
"listening to Jews in places like Iowa, Oklahoma or Mississippi and by really integrating them into their conception of American Jewish life."
Mississippi, United States
"listening to Jews in places like Iowa, Oklahoma or Mississippi and by really integrating them into their conception of American Jewish life."
Ohio, United States
"In 2023, the organization hired Miriam Terlinchamp, an Ohio-based rabbi, as executive director."
London, United Kingdom
"Noah Hirsch-Rechter is a Forward intern. He recently completed a masters in journalism at City St Georges, University of London"

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