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A collection of source sheets about how to implement Judaism in our everyday life.
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Is It a Mitzvah to Vote?
Examining the sources around voting in Jewish tradition, with context provided for each source.
What’s the Buzz About Marijuana and Judaism?
Looking at cannabis in the Torah, medicinal marijuana, and recreational marijuana.
Attitude of Gratitude in Judaism
Aspects of giving thanks in Judaism, along with videos of songs.
All Jews are Responsible for Each Other: A Colonial Era Case Study
Looking at the idea of Kol Yisrael Aravim through the lens of Jewish Federation, Israel, Colonial America, and St. Eustatius
Understanding the Hebrew Slave
An examination of the idea of Jews owning other Jews as slaves / servants
Clothing and Costumes in Judaism
An examination of the role clothing plays in Judaism
Prayer-aphanelia: What’s Tefillin? What’s a Kippah?
A sheet looking at Tefillin and kippah
Rainbows of the Bible and Beyond
An examination of rainbows in Jewish sources
Vayomer: What’s a Tallit / Tallis?
An examination of the Vayomer prayer, as well as the basics and not-so-basics of the tallit (gadol)
What's a Mezuzah?
A basic overview of mezuzah, complete with songs, stories, and key texts
Hadran for Graduation
A version of the Hadran for those who are graduating.
Personally Connecting to Shir HaMa’alot (Psalm 126)
Ways to connect with the words of Psalm 126, plus some musical versions
A Burning Question: Are Cremations (and Embalming) Kosher?
An examination of the Jewish sources and perspectives on cremation and embalming
What's a Pidyon Haben?
An examination of Pidyon HaBen, covering the basics, the intricacies, the ceremony, different denominational takes, and even All-of-a-Kind Family
Adoption and the Conversion of Children
An examination of adoption in Judaism, with a focus on the conversion process for adoptees.
How Do I Decide Between Requests for Donations?
An examination of sources about how to choose between requests for donations, with a case study of Julius Rosen
Guide to Friday Evening Services (1 page)
This is a sheet that can be printed to help visitors feel welcome in synagogue on Friday evenings. It can be copied and modified to fit other synagogue's needs.