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A collection of source sheets about how to implement Judaism in our everyday life.
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Personally Connecting to Birkat HaMazonA sheet giving background and posing questions to help connect with the basic parts of Birkat HaMazon, plus musical versions!
Taking Shabbat Dinner to the Next LevelWays to go beyond just the basic 3 blessings to make Shabbat dinner more special
Personally Connecting to Shir HaMa’alot (Psalm 126)Ways to connect with the words of Psalm 126, plus some musical versions
Why Say "Hashem"?An examination of the evolution and rules around using "Hashem" to refer to G-d.
“Don’t Take Your Organs to Heaven; Heaven Knows We Need Them Here”: A Jewish Idea?An introductory source sheet about organ donation
David Schwartz•2165 Views•February 23, 2021•Burial,Resurrection,Death,Organ Donation,Pikuach Nefesh,Bodies,Lo Taamod Al Dam Rei-Echa
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.
David Schwartz•1060 Views•February 18, 2020•Weed,Legalization,Medicinal Marijuana,Marijuana,Health,Cannabis,Drugs,Recreational Marijuana
Social Justice in the SiddurDavid Schwartz•3852 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
Honoring the Elderly: A Sampling of TextsSome texts related to the value of honoring the elderly.
Attitude of Gratitude in JudaismAspects of giving thanks in Judaism, along with videos of songs.
David Schwartz•706 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
Kashrut Basics and Not-so-BasicsThe basics and not-so-basics of Kashrut
David Schwartz•1605 Views•July 5, 2021•Cholov Yisrael,Tzaar Baalei Chaim,Cheese,Kosher Wine,Hekhsher,Boil a Kid,Jewish Identity,Kosher,Glatt,Self-Discipline,Meat,Breastfeeding,Kashrut,Honey,Wine,Dietary Laws,Kosher Cheese,Eggs,Slaughter,Meat and Milk,Bees,Dishwasher,Dishwashers,Hechshers,Hechshur,Shechita,Cholov Yisroel,Glatt Kosher,Slaughtering (טבח),Yoshon,Locusts,Pas Yisroel,Pas Yisrael,Milk,Grasshoppers,Chicken
Are Dragons Kosher?A way of looking at whether new animals are kosher.
David Schwartz•321 Views•June 26, 2022•Fantasy,Kashrut,Mythical Creatures,Food,Animals,Dragons,Eating,Kosher
Judaism and the Environment: A Sampling of TextsSome basic texts about Judaism and the Environment
“G-d” - Dash Necessary?An examination of whether it is necessary to use a dash when spelling G-d.
Recycling "Sheimos" with G-d's name?An examination of if it is appropriate to recycle photocopies with G-d's name on them.
David Schwartz•2477 Views•May 25, 2021•Geniza,Divine Names,Bal Tashchit,Trees,Recycling,Baal Tashhit
Kashrut: From the Torah to the MishnahTwo examples of how kashrut evolved from the Torah to the Mishnah
A Taste of MussarAn introduction to Mussar
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