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Sorry to be delayed again with this week’s Torah commentary. I have just a little too much packed into my weeks these days! I may need to decide between the weekly Torah post and the weekly gospel through a Jewish lens commentary. Your feedback on this is always valuable! Feel free to comment or email…
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In John chapter 6, the term “The Jews” must be understood in its first-century context, not in our modern sense of religion and people. This author’s work aims to defang harmful rhetoric against Jewish people, providing a historically accurate portrayal of the gospel accounts. The author also discusses the meaning of eating and drinking in…
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The post discusses the return of weekly parsha commentaries and gospel interpretations through a Jewish/Talmudic lens. It addresses Parsha Matot, focusing on oaths and a conflict with the Midianites. It critiques the patriarchal society and questions the ethical implications of the narrative. It suggests using Torah for modern discussions and reflects on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Introduction: The Diaspora as Normative Good; Alternative to Zionism I think in the fallout of the deep division around Zionism in Jewish communities today, learning about and fostering a Jewish diasporism may offer a home to those who feel out of touch, or driven out, or opted out of the Jewish establishment. -Hitzonim I’ve been…
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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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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.
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I call for ceasefire not in spite of my Jewish identity but because of it. T’shuvah, my beloved siblings.
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We are commanded to exempt ourselves from a fast when it bears on our health, and yet, we are actively starving Gazans. The codes of our ethics exempt us from voluntary fast, yet we impose starvation on others. Does the wickedness not upset you?
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Authenticity is what we stand for. Sometimes we arrive there by adversity or taking a stand against something, but this is only truly helpful when it shows us what we stand for.
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