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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 open to shared intimacy and affirm the diversity and belonging of radically inclusive communities.
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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 freedom, safety, and security, unless we all do.
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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 of far to take Pesach.”
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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.
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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, even when confronted with profound and tragic loss.
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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 celebrating it from a humanist perspective.
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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.
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“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 the act of offering itself present something of value, even symbolically? And what would this look like?” #HItzonim
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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 of truth there is.”
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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 of the Jewish people and advocates for embracing vulnerability and redefining diaspora without reference to a homeland, calling for a commitment to peace and freedom.