Conversation Guide Building Support for Israel
Mr. Jeffrey Stutz of Toronto has prepared this Conversation Guide to share with others re: building support for Israel by providing factual material.
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Rabbi Hayyim Angel to teach six-part Zoom series about Shavuot readings
Rabbi Hayyim Angel will teach a six-part series on the biblical readings of Shavuot.
Hosted by Torah in Motion in Toronto, the classes are over Zoom.
They begin on Monday, May 6, from 10:00-11:00 am Eastern. Please see below for dates and class titles.
The classes are open to the public (Torah in Motion requests optional donations on the registration page).
Please register at:
How we Judge the Judges
How does the importance of personal character, the ethical quality of the individual, compare as between a secular judge - say a United States federal judge or a state court judge - and a religious authority, specifically a rabbinic leader or decisor?
A WOMAN OF VALOR HAS BEEN FOUND
Megillat Ruth is characterized by deliberate ambiguity. Not only are multiple readings possible; these ambiguities are precisely the vehicles through which the short narrative captures so many subtleties in so short a space.
Beyond Victimhood: A Positive Jewish Message
We need a powerful, positive presentation of Jewish history, Jewish connection to the land of Israel, Jewish idealism, and Jewish striving for peace and mutual understanding.
Fighting Anti-Semitism by Getting Straight As
This essay by David Suissa appeared in the Jewish Journal of Los Angeles, May 26, 2024. It is a powerful message on how we combat anti-Semitism when we excel at what we do.
IVF and the Alabama Court Ruling
In vitro fertilization has produced millions of viable babies. The ruling that greatly restricts this procedure is problematic on many levels--including halakhic.
The Menorah as Symbol: Thoughts for Parashat Beha'aloteha
Throughout history, the Menorah has been a source of spiritual, intellectual and emotional strength for the Jewish People. In our times, with the establishment of the State of Israel, the Menorah reminds us of the power of faith, persistence, and courage. Its light should never be taken for granted.
Thoughts for Yom Ha'Atsmaut
Yom HaAtzmaut is, like any birthday, a time of moral reckoning and of revisiting our collective story. The trauma and the sense of hopelessness we experience demand an effort to reframe our story and reorient our attitude to life in Israel and, given how events in Israel have impacted Jewry worldwide, to Jewish life itself.
Happy Judaism: Thoughts for Parashat Emor
Especially during difficult times, celebrating Shabbat and holidays with family and friends is uplifting. These occasions provide a needed and healthful respite from the problems of our world. By bolstering our spirits in a religious context, we gain strength, courage and optimism to confront the challenges ahead.