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Tag: Judgment

0 Holidays Ethics

I Know a Guy Who Can Get You Into the "Book Of Life"

Jewdicious · 2 Oct

Allison Fishman Task reflects on her ambivalence towards the traditional High Holiday narrative of divine judgment but embraces the period's opportunity for personal growth.

0 Culture Communities

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 29 Sep

Prominent askanim, like shadchan Lisa Elefant, reflect on the Cheshbon HaNefesh season's themes, expressing a need to move beyond superficial dating profiles that reduce individuals to mere résumés.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Ask the Rabbis | Is God the Ultimate Strongman?

Moment in Moment · 27 Sep

In this installment of "Ask the Rabbis" centered on whether God is the ultimate strongman, various Jewish denominations explore dimensions of God's persona through multiple texts and interpretative lenses.

0 Philosophy Education

Ten Fears — Part II

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Sep

Sara Eisemann's exploration of human fears, as discussed in Family First, highlights five primary fears that can impede one's ability to live fully.

0 Israel Antisemitism

My Son Was the First American Killed by Hamas

Joyce Boim in Tablet · 23 Jul

The article recounts the tragic story of David Boim, the first American killed by Hamas in 1996, as told by his mother.

0 Torah Leadership

Parashah of the week: Chukkat

Jewish Chronicle · 11 Jul

The Parashah of Chukkat focuses on the incident where Moses and Aaron are denied entry into Israel due to Moses striking a rock instead of speaking to it as instructed by God.

0 Culture Food

Am I The Shmuck?

Moment in Moment · 12 Mar

The article "Am I The Shmuck?" from Moment Magazine humorously explores moments in Jewish social situations where one may worry about coming across as a "shmuck."

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A Life Worth Living

Bruce Black in Lehrhaus · 28 Sep 2022

In Bruce Black's "A Life Worth Living," the author explores the questions and challenges we face in finding meaning and purpose in our lives.

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#58: Post-Mortem Judgment and Cleansing

Torah 101 · 29 Aug 2022

This discussion delves into the concept of death and its significance in Jewish belief.

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Hannah Arendt’s Critique of Social Media

Blake Smith in Tablet · 4 Dec 2020

Hannah Arendt's critique of social media centers around two key ideas.

0 Holidays Jewish Law

Rosh HaShanah And God’s Battle for Compassion

Akiva Mattenson in Lehrhaus · 3 Sep 2018

The article delves into the nature of Rosh Hashanah as a day of judgment, focusing not just on human self-reflection and repentance but also on God's role as the judge.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

Shalom Auslander in Tablet · 5 May 2011

The text is a humorous and satirical plea to God from individuals lamenting about the challenges and frustrations of dealing with difficult mothers and the complexities of mother-child relationships.