Religious Life

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The UPSHERIN VLOG! My 3 Year Old Gets His 1st Kippah and Haircut!

My Jewish Mommy Life · 29 Oct

The video showcases a personal and touching account of a family's upsherin, a significant Jewish rite of passage where a three-year-old boy receives his first haircut and dons his first kippah.

0 Communities Culture

A Jewish Family of 8 in the Mountains

Chabad.org · 16 Sep

The Itzikovitch family, consisting of eight members, embarks on a unique spiritual journey by establishing a Jewish home in the mountainous region of Santa Cruz, California.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Is American Judaism Boring?

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 15 Feb

The article responds to a podcast discussion claiming that American Judaism is boring.

0 Jewish Law History

Atah Manhig: A Life in Reform Judaism

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 14 Feb

"Atah Manhig: A Life in Reform Judaism" is a new book by Lance J. Sussman, a recently retired rabbi of a large Reform congregation in Philadelphia.

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Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 23 Jan

In this article, the author reflects on the power and significance of the song Az Yashir, which was sung by the Israelites after crossing the Red Sea.

0 Philosophy Culture

In Defense of Surrender in Liberal Jewish Life

Leon A. Morris in Sources · 4 Apr 2023

This article explores the distinction between submission and surrender in liberal Jewish life, arguing that while submission connotes a loss of self to external control, surrender is a conscious, empowering release to a higher force.

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Russ Roberts on the Disappointment and the Promise of Prayer

Tikvah · 1 Feb 2023

In this podcast conversation between Jonathan Silver and Russ Roberts, they discuss the disappointment and promise of prayer.

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Russ Roberts on the Disappointment and the Promise of Prayer

Tikvah · 1 Feb 2023

In this podcast episode, Jonathan Silver and Russ Roberts discuss the disappointment and promise of prayer.

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Do Children Belong in Shul?

Moshe Kurtz in Lehrhaus · 3 Oct 2022

The author explores the question of whether children should be brought to synagogue.

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Alex Clare: Changing in Public [Teshuva 2/5]

18forty · 23 Aug 2021

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Alex Clare, a singer and baal teshuva, discusses his experience of changing identity and making life-changing choices.

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Dreaming Big

Rabbi Moshe Hauer in Jewish Action · 18 Aug 2021

In this article, Rabbi Moshe Hauer explores the importance of thinking big in religious life.

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An American remake of ‘Shtisel’ is coming — and it sounds nothing like ‘Shtisel’

noah in Forward · 17 Mar 2021

An American remake of the popular Israeli show Shtisel has been announced, but it seems to bear little resemblance to the original.

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A Recipe for Continuity

Rabbi Moshe Hauer in Jewish Action · 18 Feb 2021

The key to enhancing Jewish continuity lies in modeling a robust religious life and building warm and trusting relationships.

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OTD Highlights

18forty · 26 Jan 2021

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, the host, David Bashevkin, examines the topic of leaving religious life, known as going off the derech (OTD).

0 Communities Culture

Motherhood, Burgers, and Bacon: Ep. 135

Unorthodox · 10 May 2018

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts explore themes of motherhood and community through conversations with diverse guests including Peninah Lamm Kaplansky on miscarriage in Jewish communities and Sister Julia Walsh on forsaking motherhood for religious life.

0 Jewish Law Prayer

The Limits of Prayer

Moshe Halbertal in Jewish Review of Books · 28 Jun 2010

The Mishnah teaches that it is futile to pray to change past events, emphasizing the importance of accepting what has already transpired.

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