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Tag: Observance

0 Jewish Law Culture

This Non-Jewish Girl Made Her Jewish Boyfriend "Jewish"

Chabad.org · 20 Aug

A non-Jewish girl helps her Jewish boyfriend reconnect with his faith and joyfully embrace Torah and observance in a unique and meaningful way.

0 Jewish Law Culture

Discovering Orthodoxy, Halacha, and Myself

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 19 Jun

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.

0 Sports Communities

My Relationship With G-d While Playing College Football

Chabad.org · 2 May

Sam Salz shares his experience of maintaining a strong connection with G-d while juggling the demands of college football.

0 Culture Education

I Wanted to Start Observing Shabbat. We Had to Start Somewhere.

Chaya Handsman in Kveller · 12 Apr

A couple embarks on starting to observe Shabbat with their young children, borrowing supplies and delving into the rituals despite some uncertainties.

0 Jewish Law Literature

Poem of the Week

Eve Grubin in Tablet · 12 Apr

The poem delves into the world of religious Judaism, touching on themes like the Torah, Talmud, observance, commentary, and prayer before abruptly stripping them away to evoke chaos.

0 History Jewish Law

#130 - Chassidus and Haskala II - Background

Jewish History Uncensored · 9 Mar 2023

This text discusses the interaction between Chassidus and Haskala in Czarist Russia, noting that Chassidus responded better to the challenges posed by Haskala than Hisnagdus.

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Judaism Without Borders, Diaspora Without Tears

Sapir · 1 Jan 2023

In this essay, the author reflects on her experience as a Jewish-American writer and the evolving landscape of Jewish-American literature.

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Rebecca Klempner in Tablet · 7 Jul 2020

In this personal reflection, the author discusses the importance of incorporating play and board games into their Shabbat observance.

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How Will We Recognize Shabbat?

Gabriel Greenberg in Lehrhaus · 6 May 2020

During the current pandemic, with routines disrupted and days feeling monotonous, the Jewish tradition offers insights on recognizing Shabbat, as discussed by Gabriel Greenberg.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

In Search of Modern Orthodoxy

Rafi Eis in Lehrhaus · 20 Nov 2017

Rabbi Dr. Gil Perl reflects on his journey within Modern Orthodoxy, initially inspired by Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein, but ultimately seeking more certainty in his faith.

0 Communities Jewish Law

The Vanishing Non-Observant Orthodox Jew? A Reply to Zev Eleff

Matthew Williams in Lehrhaus · 19 Jun 2017

Zev Eleff's article responds to the notion of a disappearing non-observant Orthodox Jew within the American Jewish community, pointing out the lack of clear definitions and data to support such a claim.

0 Jewish Law Ethics

Ezra Olman in Lehrhaus · 1 Dec 2016

The text follows Manny and Larry, two Jewish brothers living together in a one-bedroom apartment with contrasting lifestyles.