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A collection of source sheets about how to implement Judaism in our everyday life.
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Jewish Jokes and Why We Tell ThemLooking at Jewish jokes through a lens of why they might have been created
Adoption and the Conversion of ChildrenAn examination of adoption in Judaism, with a focus on the conversion process for adoptees.
David Schwartz•125 Views•February 4, 2025•Mikveh,Moses,Brit Milah,Mordechai,Esther,Michal,Conversion,Brit,Bris,Pharaoh’s Daughter,Adoption
Rules of the Sh’vaHow to know when to pronounce the sh’va vowel
David Schwartz•101 Views•February 18, 2025•Biblical Hebrew,Vowels,Hebrew,Sheva,Sh’va,The Hebrew Language,Shva
Tree Text StudyA scenario and Jewish texts about the balancing of cutting down trees for human needs vs. tree needs.
Guide to Saturday Morning Services (1 page)This is a sheet that can be printed to help visitors feel welcome in synagogue on Saturday mornings. It can be copied and modified to fit other synagogue's needs.
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.
Few and Terrible Have Been My Years: Thoughts on AgingThoughts for a d’var Torah or class on Parashat Vayigash and/or aging
David Schwartz•161 Views•January 3, 2025•Joseph in Egypt,Jacob,Senior Citizens,Aging,Parashat Vayigash,Old Age
Attitude of Gratitude in JudaismAspects of giving thanks in Judaism, along with videos of songs.
David Schwartz•3101 Views•November 9, 2022•Eilu D’varim,Sukkah,Cantor Rachel Brook,Shir Soul,Asher Yatzar,Modim,Sukkot,Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach,Food,Debbie Friedman,Kol B’Seder,Prayers,Joe Buchanan,Tzvika Pik,Leah,Rabbi Josh Warshawsky,Bentching Gomel,Dan Nichols,Shabbat,Hallel,Thanksgiving,Shehechiyanu,Nefesh Mountain,Harvests,Dayenu,Modeh Ani,Amidah,Birkat Hamazon,Maccabeats,Grateful,Gratitude,The Maccabeats,Hakarat Hatov,Homelessness,Blessings
Jewish Views on DinosaursAn examination of the question “What’s Jewish about dinosaurs?”
What's a Mezuzah?A basic overview of mezuzah, complete with songs, stories, and key texts
David Schwartz•965 Views•February 12, 2024•Laws of Mezuzah,Shalom Sesame,Mezuzot,Door Entrances,Amulets,Shema,Onkelos,Mezuzah
Jewish Views on VegetarianismAn examination of Jewish sources about eating meat vs being vegetarian
A Burning Question: Are Cremations (and Embalming) Kosher?An examination of the Jewish sources and perspectives on cremation and embalming
Is It a Mitzvah to Vote?Examining the sources around voting in Jewish tradition, with context provided for each source.
Social Justice in the SiddurDavid Schwartz•4872 Views•October 17, 2017•Ger,Community,Social Action,Liberation,Amidah,Psalm 146,Peace,Refugee,Motzi,Redemption,Immigration,Mi Chamocha,Weekday Amidah,Tzedakah,Social Justice,Benching,Oppression,Love,Converts,Birkot Hashachar,Birchot Hashachar,Tefila,Birkat,Geula,Healing,Immigrants,Hashkiveinu,Siddur,Poverty,Tikkun Olam,Liturgy,Hunger,Bentching,Hamotzi,Ahava Raba,Aleinu,Education,Peah,Eilu d'Varim,Stranger,Ahava Rabba,Birkat Hamazon,Prayer
Sneezes in the Bible and BeyondLooking at sources about sneezing in Jewish tradition
Welcoming Guests: A Text Study for KidsA kid-friendly text-study about Hachnasat Orchim and welcoming guests
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
How to Run Online Adult EducationA look at the pieces for how one community runs a successful online adult education program
The 5 Questions You are Asked in HeavenDiscussion questions about the questions you are asked in Heaven
David Schwartz•3604 Views•May 11, 2024•Ethics,Honesty,Business,Fear of Heaven,Procreation,Torah Study,Afterlife,Salvation
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