Religious Practices

Chabad.org · 29 Aug

In this video, a rabbi from Chabad.org addresses various questions submitted by viewers, offering insights into Jewish life, spirituality, and religious practices.

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Shabbat almost didn’t happen 🤯

Sonya's Prep · 21 Aug

The video discusses challenges that almost prevented Shabbat from taking place.

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“I Was Looking For His BODY!” The Unbelievable Story of How I Saved My Dad’s Jewish Burial

Chabad.org · 30 Jul

A YouTube video featuring Tuva Sablosky's story of saving his dad's Jewish burial amidst family members opting for cremation.

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Shabbat lifts? It’s a very long storey

Jewish Chronicle · 23 Jul

The text humorously explores the unique experience of using a Shabbat Elevator, a device operated on the Sabbath for observant Jews who avoid certain activities like pressing buttons.

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Left without a Shepherd

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 8 Jul

The Kossover Rebbe, Rav Shraga Feivish Hager, was a revered figure who dedicated his life to spirituality and guiding his followers.

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In his debut novel ‘Goyhood,’ journalist Reuven Fenton probes the divided selves of an observant Jew

Linda Buchwald in JTA · 30 May

Journalist Reuven Fenton's debut novel "Goyhood" explores the story of Martin Belkin, an Orthodox Jewish man who discovers in middle age that he is not Jewish according to rabbinic law.

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Why a child's first haircut may be Judaism's sweetest ritual

David Zvi Kalman in Forward · 24 May

The article discusses the Jewish ritual of upsherin, where 3-year-old boys receive their first haircut in a ceremony that symbolizes the transition from infancy to childhood.

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Diet Culture Has Permeated the Holiest Spaces of Judaism

Gila Axelrod in New Voices · 21 Mar

The author reflects on their experience with fasting in Judaism, initially finding deep spiritual meaning in it but later grappling with its association with diet culture and body image issues.

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How Do Jews Travel To NON Kosher Destinations #travel #kosher #shorts

Sonya's Prep · 17 Mar

Exploring how Jewish individuals navigate travel to non-kosher destinations.

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How UK Jews do Judaism today

Simon Rocker in Jewish Chronicle · 14 Feb

The National Jewish Identity Survey conducted in the UK reveals a varied landscape of Jewish practice and beliefs, with only a third of UK Jews adhering strictly to the biblical description of God.

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When Judaism didn’t offer rituals for a stillbirth, a grieving couple created their own

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 30 Jan

Rabbi Ilan and Sherri Glazer experienced the loss of their baby, Shemaryah, through stillbirth.

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To support Israel, they're saying nothing at all

LKeene in Forward · 17 Oct 2023

Many American Jews have been showing their support for Israel in the wake of the recent attack by Hamas.

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Selection 6: Her Heart’s Desire // Hadassah Topperman

Ami Magazine in Ami · 7 Sep 2023

Adina visits her mother and finds out that her sister, Sara, is getting divorced while pregnant.

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Cemetery manager says synagogue's insistence on temporary grave markers is about money, not Judaism

LMarkoe in Forward · 6 Sep 2023

A battle has erupted between Congregation Beth Jacob, an Orthodox synagogue in Atlanta, and Crestlawn Cemetery over a new rule that bars families from installing temporary grave markers while they wait for headstones to be made.

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Survey finds Orthodox Jews are concerned about issues of abuse in their community

Adam Kovac in Forward · 2 Mar 2023

A recent poll conducted by Nishma Research reveals that while Orthodox Jews find their lifestyle fulfilling, there is a growing number of individuals who hold progressive stances on issues such as women's roles in the clergy and Israeli politics.

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Feeding the Spirit

Mary Lane Potter in Tablet · 10 Nov 2022

The author reflects on the importance of ritual in their life and the wonder of the variety of rituals people perform.

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‘We Chose the Chosen People’

Abigail Pogrebin in Tablet · 15 Sep 2022

Non-Jewish spouses in interfaith marriages have varying levels of connection to Judaism and the Jewish community.

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The Essential Pomegranate

Paola Gavin in Tablet · 15 Aug 2022

The pomegranate has a rich history and significance in Jewish tradition and culture.

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The Bible’s Women in Medieval Ashkenaz

Eve Krakowski in Jewish Review of Books · 13 Jul 2022

Elisheva Baumgarten's book "Biblical Women and Jewish Daily Life in the Middle Ages" explores the religious practices of medieval Ashkenaz, focusing on the everyday piety of both men and women.

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Novelty vs. Renewal

Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph in Jewish Action · 9 Jun 2021

In this article, Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph discusses the tension between the desire for novelty and the commitment to tradition in Orthodox Judaism.

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The single most important statistic from the Pew Survey is about…food

Forward · 13 May 2021

The Pew Research Center's report on Jewish Americans in 2020 reveals some interesting trends.

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Holy Site, Holy Month

Tel Aviv Review · 19 Apr 2021

In her book "Sacred Place and Sacred Time in the Medieval Islamic Middle East: A Historical Perspective," Prof. Daniella Talmon-Heller explores the development of pilgrimage practices and temporal rituals during the early centuries of Islam.

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Who Knows? Jewish Leadership in Times of Uncertainty

Erica Brown in Lehrhaus · 23 Mar 2020

In "Who Knows? Jewish Leadership in Times of Uncertainty," Erica Brown explores the theme of uncertainty and leadership in Jewish texts and contemporary challenges.

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Revealed yet Concealed: the Meaning of Aseret Ha-Dibrot

Yosef Lindell in Lehrhaus · 23 Jul 2018

The text delves into the meaning and significance of the Aseret ha-Dibrot, or Ten Commandments, highlighting their unique nature as divine utterances revealed by God to the Children of Israel at Sinai.

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Making Judaism Accessible to Those Affected By Dementia

Alexandra Pucciarelli in Tablet · 21 Dec 2017

The author reflects on their grandmother's battle with Alzheimer's Disease and the challenges of incorporating Jewish practices into her life as the dementia progressed.

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