Tag: Jewish Practice
The author describes her journey of discovering Orthodoxy and halacha, starting with a fascination with the moon and the interconnectedness of Jewish women's power to the universe.
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Jack Wertheimer: A New American Judaism? The Sociology of Jewish Practice [Denominations 3/5]
In the 18Forty Podcast episode featuring Jack Wertheimer, a professor of American Jewish history, the discussion focuses on the radical transformations in American Jewish practice during the past century.
Sharon Brous, founding rabbi of IKAR in Los Angeles, known for her innovative approach to Jewish practice and community, discusses the importance of being present for each other in her new book "The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Mend Our Broken Hearts and World."
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Legacy Bintel: I love traditional services, but my wife wants Rosh Hashanah in mixed seating. Where do we pray?
The Bintel letter from 1975 and its response address a couple's disagreement over where to pray for Rosh Hashanah.
In this episode, the hosts of the Unorthodox podcast discuss different aspects of Jewish journeys and experiences.
In the 2023 Conversion Episode, the focus is on Jewish journeys, including stories of people finding their way to Judaism and discussions about interfaith relationships.
The first American bat mitzvah occurred on March 18, 1922, marking its upcoming 100th anniversary.
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Sometimes it's better to take our heads out of the spiritual clouds and instead roll up our sleeves and do some good hard soul work. Alan Morinis on the ancient and totally necessary path of Mussa.
In this text, Alan Morinis discusses the concept of Mussar, an ancient Jewish practice focusing on developing 13 soul traits through weekly introspection and improvement.
In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts cover a range of topics including figure skaters performing to "Schindler's List" music, a conversation with Sarah Hurwitz about her book on finding Judaism's deeper meaning, and an interview with Jackson Crawford, an expert in Old Norse mythology.
In episode 147 of Unorthodox, the producers takeover to discuss stories of faith.
The recent statement by the Orthodox Union on professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues has sparked intense debate within the Jewish community.
In a symposium on Jewish belief, Commentary Magazine highlighted the influence of Franz Rosenzweig, a German Jew whose essay "The Builders" provided a meaningful non-Orthodox perspective on Jewish law, emphasizing the transformation of law into personal commandment through practice.