Comments on: Minnesota Mamaleh: “Spiritual But Not Religious”

By: Galit Breen

Galit Breen — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 05:29:05 +0000

t, you words are nothing short of *amazing!* i love that you found a place of comfort and spirituality that works for you and your family. i so adore that everything fits just so! beautiful and all good, indeed!! thanks so much for your visit and thoughts, both mean a lot to me!

By: T.

T. — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:50:12 +0000

I felt the same way you do until I found Jewish Renewal. Although I was born into a Conservative Jewish way of thinking and practicing (the once a year obligatory temple trek), it never really spoke to me. I felt deeply connected to my Judaism on an internal and cultural level but the interpretation of the doctrine never quite fit my personal beliefs. Raising my son in the Jewish Renewal movement connected me with the missing link ~ spirituality and beautiful community. It is open and welcoming, creatively returning to the roots of joyous celebration that were muted and virtually lost after the Shoah. Through music, dance, prayer and complete acceptance of all levels, all religious beliefs, it brings the heart and soul back to Judaism. So, light your red, scented Shabbat candles. It’s all good!

By: Galit

Galit — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 02:17:00 +0000

kjersti & christine, thanks much ladies! must read words from both of you and i’m so so glad that you both shared them! (k, absolutely lovin’ the mad skills we can all learn!!)

By: Christine

Christine — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:19:50 +0000

Well, maybe I’ve done something wrong (I know, hard to believe, right?:)…because I sent a trackback to my response, but for some reason it isn’t showing up here.

If you don’t mind, I’ll just post a link here:

http://raisedqueer.squarespace.com/journal/2010/6/23/to-each-their-own.html

I hope that works:)

By: Kjersti

Kjersti — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:46:17 +0000

Also, I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who checked out the video. I noticed a significant increase in votes after this article was published. And thank you so much for those of you who said thoughtful, supportive things about it. I am honored to share this topic with all of you!!