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5783/2023
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D’var Torah; Parshat Vayikra; Parashah; Clothing; Connection; Detail; Fire; God; Impact; Kavannah; Korbanot; Light; Mindfulness; Time
The depth and breadth of detail around how a korban was brought seems astounding. Nomi Kaltmann examines just a few ways in which kohanim were able to have an embodied experience.
5783/2023
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D’var Torah; Parshat Vayikra; Parashah; Kavannah; Korbanot; Literary devices; Memory; Moses Mendelsohn; Parshat Noach; Philosophy; Senses; Smell; Talmud; Tanakh; Worldwide
Smell has the ability to transport an individual to a time lost to memory. Rabbanit Yael Keller studies the importance of smell to God as it is described in the korbanot.
March 23, 2023
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Article; Abortion; Conversation; Ethics; Interfaith; Legal; Medicine; Morality; Religion; Roe v. Wade; Social justice; Statistics; Welfare
Clergymembers and representatives of several different religions unite to discuss the religious understanding of Roe v. Wade.
March 21, 2023
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Article; Rabba Sara Hurwitz; Equality; Feminism; Jewish life; Leadership; Maharat; Orthodoxy; Women Rabbis
In under 15 years, Yeshivat Maharat has produced over 60 Rabbis who continue to pave the way for more. Rabba Sara Hurwitz offers insight into the hopes of the program.
March 20, 2023
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Article; Abuse; Children; Community; Jewish life; Orthodoxy; Rabba Sara Hurwitz; Sociology; Women Rabbis
The recent Nishma Research study offers insight into the worries and wonderings of the Orthodox community.
March 19, 2023
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Podcast; Argument; Community; Culture; Difference; Impact; Jewish life; Language; Orthodoxy; Perspective; Religion; Women Rabbis
Rabba Sara Hurwitz speaks about what it means to be a Rabba in the current Orthodox community, and the ways in which we shape language to promote healthy discourse and acceptance.
5783/2023
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D’var Torah; Parshat Vayakhel; Parshat Pekudei; Parashah; Art; Calendar; Community; Connection; Donation; Generosity; Gift; Identity; Individual; Kanannah; Mishkan; Tanakh; Vulnerability
The juxtaposition of Vayakhel and Pekudei, parshiyot named for the values of coming together and being apart, provides deep insight into what community is. Arielle Krule explores the theme of generosity and the ways in which it builds support systems.
March 17, 2023
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Article; Connection; Jewish life; Numbers; Rabbis; Relationships; Research; Society; Survey
Many studies have painted a picture of a disenchanted and apathetic group within Judaism, but new studies correct this misconception by showing the importance of having a Rabbi to connect with.
March 16, 2023
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Article; Community; Family; Gender expression; Impact; Leadership; Legal; LGBTQ; Life; Love; Medicine; Mental health; Military; Panel; Parenting; Perspective; Politics; Rights; Structure; Support
Next Up brings Elliot Laurence and Maharat Rori Picker Neiss to discuss what it looks like on the ground of advocacy work in Missouri.
March 16, 2023
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Article; Coexist; Compromise; Democracy; Israel; Knesset; Legal; Policy; Redemption; Strength; Supreme Court; Tzimtzum
As the Israeli government’s rift deepens further, it may seem as though there is no resolution. Rabbi Avi Weiss advocates for compromise in the government rather than dissidence.