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Porous Boundaries and Belonging: A Secular Humanist D’Var Torah
I think we can still set ourselves apart through regular participation in a time that we ourselves sanctify, and in so doing, we may cultivate loving kindness when we are… Read more
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Theorizing Conditions of Struggle: Pesach
Pesach is the celebration of freedom, dignity, and the hoped for symbolism of a next year when we understand that our lives are linked and one of us cannot experience… Read more
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Red Wine Drunk on Shabbat HaChodesh
Thoughts on Shabbat HaChodesh, Speaking of traditions, Pesach says no leavened bread of any kind, and, of course, some take it all too far, which is exactly the right amount… Read more
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Happy Friday! A Palace in Time
Shabbat is a time to rest and resist. Pull back from the grind. Imagine a world where work does not exist, and we persist by community and mutual support. Read more
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Parshah Shemini: The Deaths of Nadav and Avihu
The deaths of Avihu and Nadav may speak to us today as a reminder of community service, done for the right reasons, and for the need to continue moving forward,… Read more
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April Content Calendar: Is Tradition Optional? A Humanist Passover
In April, we’ll explore Jewish heritage with a humanist twist. We’ll continue delving into the weekly Torah portions, diving deep into the upcoming Passover holiday, and offering practical tips for… Read more
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Shabbat Parah and Secular Humanism, aka, Cow Shabbat
Beyond the specifics of the red heifer ritual, Shabbat Parah offers opportunities for modern interpretations. Secular humanists can find meaning in creating their own traditions that foster community. Read more
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Torah Tuesday: Tzav, Shared Values, and Commitment
“Here is what studying sacrifice does for me: It centers me on ritual and intention. What if we separate the act of sacrifice from the concept of a deity? Could… Read more
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Identity in Foreign Lands: A Diaspora Celebration and Call to Radical Reimagining; on Purim
New #Hitzonim post for Purim: “Esther is a book of multilayered truth, even though nothing in the book is historically factual. Some would argue that this is the best kind… Read more
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Diaspora’s Emerging Religious Left
The post challenges the traditional definition of diaspora, questioning the association with a homeland and exploring the impact of Zionism on the Palestinian people. It reflects on the historical resilience… Read more
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