HaBaitah For The Holidays
Christmas is not a big holiday for most Jews. But for converts to Judaism, Christmas often means a trip home for a porkless reunion with the mishpacha.
Tag: "Judaism"
Spirited Debate Propels Kesher into the Spotlight
At its most recent fundraiser, Kesher shed light onto the presidential race with a debate over the candidates’ positions on issues of primary importance to the Jewish community.
Living Jewishly: A Snapshot of a Generation
TCJewfolk.com reviews Living Jewishly: A Snapshot of a Generation, a new collection of essays about 20 and 30 something members of the Jewish community.
God Bless the Whole World – No Exceptions
How is it that people made in the image of God can enact evil? This is a question without an answer. But our tradition insists upon the pure and holy essence of every human being. No exceptions.
On Matisyahu, Shaving, Facing Truth, and Finding Ourselves
Matisyahu shows the world his face and gives us an opportunity to re-claim our identity.
For Those Who Love Israel, Enough is Enough
Today, in Israel, the ultra- secular and the ultra-Orthodox are locked into a vicious cycle which brings out the worst in each. The question isn’t whether a group has radicals, but what the non-radical majority intend to do about it.
The Religious Case for Gay & Lesbian Equality
Jay Michaelson’s ‘God vs. Gay?’ powerfully argues that Jewish and Christian religious values require affirmation of gay and lesbian people and their relationships.
Coming Home
Our souls and our hearts can lead us to great joy, if we can listen and follow.
From the Four Corners
Alex Joffe challenges us to re-evaluate our answer to the question “Are most Jews white?”
The Winding Way to Marriage Equality
People of faith and of good will who support marriage equality must now work to defeat the Minnesota marriage amendment.
At the Capitol, Following in the Footsteps of Heschel
Temple Israel Rabbi Saks writes about the gay marriage constitutional amendment, & why you must get to the Capitol before Monday night. [UPDATED]
Marriage Inequality: Not a Jewish Value
Enshrining marriage inequality in the Minnesota Constitution is bad law and is inconsistent with Jewish values.
Jewish Activist, Writer and Teacher Jay Michaelson in Mpls April 22-23
Nationally acclaimed scholar at Shir Tikvah to teach Jewish spirituality, meditation, and the religious basis for GLBT equality.
Stories, Text, Life
Jewish life and text are intricately intertwined – Chris Bargeron meditates on what that means.
Sabbath Manifesto: Unplug, Connect
If being an innovative, creative Jew meant unplugging from the interwebs and turning off your cell phone for 25 hours, could you do it?
The Power of Healing
Debbie Friedman has given the world many gifts, but perhaps most precious are the gifts of blessing and healing.
Let’s Kibbitz: Should Circumcision Be Banned?
A proposed San Francisco law would ban infant circumcision, with no religious exemption. Let’s kibbitz.
Shabbat: A Time for Life
Whether you consider yourself shomer Shabbat or “nowhere” Shabbat, setting aside a day every week for rest, refreshment and reflection is beneficial. It’s not just good for your spirit; it also supports good, healthy living.
Choosing Shalom
In choosing Judaism, the Jewish people, and Jewish life I have found a wholeness, shalom, I have never before experienced.
More Details on Israel’s Conversion Bill (Plus a Primer on Israeli Politics)
Israel’s controversial new conversion bill, and the coalition politics swirling around it. Jenna Mitelman’s take on why it will never pass.