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0 Holidays Philosophy

Jewdicious · 14 Oct

Andrew Rashkow explores the spiritual essence of Sukkot, emphasizing how the holiday's tradition of dwelling in a simple, temporary sukkah promotes internal reflection and a sense of purpose.

0 Holidays Ethics

In this Jewish season of forgiveness, I’m asking for permission

Rabbi Avi Killip in JTA · 10 Oct

Rabbi Avi Killip reflects on the challenges of engaging with High Holiday rituals during a difficult year, finding solace and strength in the capacity of ritual to offer permission and compassion.

0 Holidays Communities

One Year Stronger: Pre-Yom Kippur Webcast

Chabad.org · 7 Oct

In this pre-Yom Kippur webcast, Chabad.org offers a platform for communal reflection and inspiration by sharing stories from individuals directly affected by recent attacks and conflicts.

0 Culture Holidays

Wildpeace

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table · 7 Oct

Leah Koenig, known for her insightful contributions to The Jewish Table, shares a reflective moment on Yom Kippur by presenting a heartfelt poem-prayer to her readers, in place of her usual culinary content.

0 Politics Culture

Bari Weiss: A Year of Revelations

Bari Weiss in The Free Press · 7 Oct

Bari Weiss reflects on the complexities of commemorating an ongoing tragedy, questioning how to honor those affected by the events of October 7 when the repercussions continue to unfold.

0 History Communities

The Memories We Hold: How October 7 Has Forever Changed Us

18forty · 7 Oct

Reflecting on the deeply impactful events of October 7, this episode explores how the memories and experiences of that date have reshaped Jewish identity, faith, and our collective future.

0 Culture Holidays

Shul Books

Tevi Troy in Tablet · 1 Oct

Tevi Troy reflects on a personal tradition of reading in synagogue during the High Holidays, a practice dating back in his family.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Biden to host Rosh Hashanah call with Jewish leaders next week

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 27 Sep

President Joe Biden is slated to conduct a virtual meeting with Jewish leaders ahead of the High Holidays, amidst heightened awareness of antisemitic violence and as he approaches the end of his long political career.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

What’s Your Fish?

TEXTing · 23 Sep

Elana Stein Hain and Yonah Hain discuss the story of Jonah through the lens of a Midrash from Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, suggesting that Jonah's time in the whale is less about punishment and more about gaining perspective.

0 Culture Torah

Torah can help unleash your inner creativity – here’s how

Jewish Chronicle · 22 Sep

Rabbi Adina Allen's book, "The Place of All Possibility," presents the Jewish Studio Process, a method of engaging with Torah to unleash personal creativity.

0 Communities Politics

How Has Life Changed For You as A Jewish Parent in the Past Year?

Kveller Staff in Kveller · 16 Sep

As the first anniversary of the October 7 attack on Israel approaches, Kveller invites Jewish parents to reflect on how the past year's events, particularly the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, have impacted their lives and practices.

0 Culture Politics

Yemen Day

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 16 Sep

Natan Slifkin shares an unusual experience where a hypersonic missile from Yemen was intercepted near his location just as he was writing about Yemen's historical warfare using cannons.

0 Culture Holidays

These Days

Hannah Butcher-Stell in Lehrhaus · 11 Sep

Reflecting on the Ten Days of Awe, the narrator contemplates life as seen through the lens of recent changes—their new marriage and the upcoming Yom Kippur.

0 Education Communities

Before We Say Goodbye to 2023

18forty · 21 Dec 2023

In this minisode of the 18Forty Podcast, the hosts reflect on the importance of their community and how it has motivated them to delve deeper into questions about Jewish identity.

0 Torah Philosophy

Kislev Dreaming

New Voices Fellows in New Voices · 21 Dec 2023

In Jewish tradition, there are five things in our world that are one-sixtieth of their most extreme forms, including fire, honey, Shabbat, sleep, and dreams.

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Finding the Joy in Shabbat

Jamie Betesh Carter in Tablet · 3 Nov 2023

In the wake of the recent tragedies and ongoing conflict affecting the Jewish community, many people are finding solace and joy in celebrating Shabbat.

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You light candles

Bruce Black in Lehrhaus · 19 Dec 2022

This poem by Bruce Black reflects on the act of lighting candles in the context of Hanukkah.

0 Culture Communities

Bonus: A Conversation with Tablet’s Editor in Chief Alana Newhouse

Unorthodox · 25 Nov 2022

In this bonus episode of Unorthodox, Tablet's editor-in-chief, Alana Newhouse, discusses her recent piece which proposes a new perspective on the societal divides present in America today.

0 Culture Leadership

Old Jewish men offer President Biden advice on his 80th birthday

Kimberly Winston in Forward · 17 Nov 2022

On President Joe Biden's 80th birthday, several Jewish contemporaries offer their life advice and insights.

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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.

0 Politics Culture

We Told You So, Part 2

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 11 Feb 2022

In the podcast "We Told You So, Part 2," the discussion revolves around how liberal viewpoints are now aligning with earlier perspectives on inflation and COVID-19 that had been expressed for nearly two years.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

Why this was the right Jewish month for Cuomo to resign

Forward · 10 Aug 2021

In the article, Mira Fox discusses the resignation of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo amid sexual harassment allegations, drawing parallels to the Jewish month of Elul.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the Democratic Meltdown

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 21 Sep 2020

In a podcast, the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's life is discussed along with the impact of her death on Democrats, who are seen to have experienced a "nervous breakdown" in the aftermath.

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Reflections Four Months After Launch

18forty · 25 Aug 2020

18Forty launched in May 2020 and has since covered topics such as Talmud, leaving religion, comedy, and biblical criticism.

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Reflections Four Months After Launch

18forty · 25 Aug 2020

The website 18Forty launched in May 2020 and has since explored various topics including Talmud, leaving religion, comedy, and biblical criticism.

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