Transformation

0 Culture Ethics

Neo-Nazi Transformed into a Proud Jew (The Unimaginable Story of Frank Meeink)

Living Lchaim · 28 Sep

Frank Meeink's journey from a neo-Nazi skinhead to a dedicated Jewish practitioner is a powerful narrative of personal transformation and redemption.

0 Culture Philosophy

This Man Thanked God for Getting Hit by a Train

Living Lchaim · 23 Sep

Ariel Berkowitz's extraordinary encounter with a life-threatening event highlights themes of gratitude and faith.

0 Communities Culture

From Abandoned in China to Embracing Orthodox Judaism: A Remarkable Adoption Story

Living Lchaim · 18 Aug

A young Jewish couple adopts an abandoned Chinese baby, leading them to embrace Orthodox Judaism in a remarkable adoption story.

0 Jewish Law Communities

Equity and Justice Values from a Jewish Perspective: The Jewish value of ongoing practice to make change in ourselves and our communities

Rabbi David Jaffe and Yehudah Webster in Forward · 20 Jun

In a sponsored post on Jewish values by Rabbi David Jaffe and Yehudah Webster, the ongoing practice of justice and equity is highlighted as fundamental in Judaism, emphasizing the Torah's instructions to care for the vulnerable, share resources, and oppose oppression.

0 Culture History

This Moment

Ron Dahan in Tablet · 29 May

At dawn on October 7, 2023, in Sinai, a family enjoys their last day of vacation.

0 Israel Antisemitism

I used to be a Jew-hater. Then I learned to appreciate the truth.

Amir Pars in Future of Jewish · 4 May

A former Jew-hater reflects on his journey from harboring antisemitism to defending Israel, shedding light on the prevalence of Jew-hatred in certain communities and its transformation through education and self-reflection.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trust me, Labour has changed

Dame Margaret Hodge in Jewish Chronicle · 16 Feb

Despite past challenges with antisemitism within the Labour Party, the writer expresses relief and pride in the progress made under Keir Starmer's leadership, leading to a more inclusive environment for Jewish members and a zero-tolerance approach to antisemitism.

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How Theater Transforms the World with Mandy Patinkin, Kathryn Grody and Gail Merrifield Papp

Moment in Moment · 24 Oct 2023

The article discusses the transformative power of theater, particularly focusing on the impact of New York City's Public Theatre and the couple behind its creation, Joe Papp and Gail Merrifield Papp.

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WARNER BROS.

Jewish Lives · 23 Jan 2023

This text discusses the Warner Brothers, a group of Jewish immigrant brothers who founded a successful movie studio in America.

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From My Dinner with Andre to That Dinner with Kanye

Sapir · 1 Jan 2023

The article discusses the cultural shift in America from the release of the film "My Dinner with Andre" in 1981 to the present day where events like Kanye West having dinner with a Holocaust denier have become shocking and confusing for American Jews.

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Spending Rosh Hashanah With a Very Hungry Caterpillar

Ilana Kurshan in Tablet · 21 Sep 2022

The author discusses their tradition of bringing books to synagogue during the High Holidays to distract themselves during the long services.

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Rabbi Beryl Gershenfeld: What We Can Learn About Teshuva From Jewish Outreach [Teshuva 1/6]

18forty · 30 Aug 2022

Rabbi Beryl Gershenfeld, a leader in Jewish outreach, discusses what the Jewish world can learn from Jewish outreach and how to engage in meaningful growth.

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#43: Torah Fusion

Torah 101 · 11 May 2021

This podcast episode discusses the relationship between Torah study and the individual.

0 Literature History

As in ‘Fiddler on the Roof,’ small disasters foretell the destruction of a world

Forward · 23 Mar 2021

Yaniv Iczkovits's novel, "The Slaughterman's Daughter," offers a nuanced exploration of 19th-century Jewish life in the Russian Empire, marrying elements of black comedy and fable.

0 Jewish Law Gender/Identity

‘In the Torah, name changes signify moments of transformation.’ In the lives of transgender Jews, they are just as powerful

Forward · 30 Apr 2020

Jewish name changes reflect pivotal identity shifts, as evidenced in the Torah with figures like Avraham and Yisrael.

0 Music Art

Bif Naked: Singing Her Soul Song From the Rooftops

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 6 Feb 2020

Canadian indie singer Bif Naked shares a candid spiritual journey of self-discovery and resilience, moving past life's challenges towards new opportunities.

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From Madison Square Garden to MetLife Stadium: Transformations in Daf Yomi Siyumim

Elli Fischer in Lehrhaus · 8 Jan 2020

The text discusses the evolution of Daf Yomi Siyumim over the past 30 years, highlighting significant changes in scale and cultural elements.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

The Bangles

Esther Levy Chehebar in Tablet · 22 Aug 2019

The text explores the cultural significance of bangles among Syrian Jewish women, detailing their history as gifts symbolizing marriage commitment and personal autonomy.

0 Leadership Jewish Law

Peshat and Beyond: The Emergence of A Reluctant Leader

Batya Hefter in Lehrhaus · 13 Jan 2019

The article explores the evolution of Moses from a reluctant and hesitant figure to the leader of the Jewish People.

0 Culture History

Summer Camp as Promised Land

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 17 Aug 2018

The article explores the transformative experience of Jewish summer camps, exemplified by Camp Settoga, as a modern parallel to the biblical Promised Land.

0 Israel Education

History of a Passé Future

Rachel Biale in Jewish Review of Books · 7 Jan 2018

The kibbutz, once viewed as a successful utopian experiment in Israel, has undergone significant changes over the years, with many kibbutzim privatizing and facing disillusionment.

0 Holidays

Rosh Hashanah in Zion

Tova Mirvis in Tablet · 19 Sep 2017

A woman who used to celebrate Rosh Hashanah in an Orthodox synagogue reflects on her changing observance of the holiday as she embarks on a physically challenging hike through Zion National Park with her husband.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

My Own Private Tisha B’Av: The Summer Camp

Wayne Hoffman in Tablet · 1 Aug 2017

This personal narrative recounts a transformative summer at the Habonim Dror Camp Moshava in 1984, marred by a devastating cabin fire and a significant internal struggle.

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