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A collection of source sheets about how to implement Judaism in our everyday life.
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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
What's a Mezuzah?A basic overview of mezuzah, complete with songs, stories, and key texts
David Schwartz•553 Views•February 12, 2024•Laws of Mezuzah,Shalom Sesame,Mezuzot,Door Entrances,Amulets,Shema,Onkelos,Mezuzah
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•4440 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•1717 Views•May 11, 2024•Ethics,Honesty,Business,Fear of Heaven,Procreation,Torah Study,Afterlife,Salvation
Personally Connecting to Shir HaMa’alot (Psalm 126)Ways to connect with the words of Psalm 126, plus some musical versions
Personally Connecting to Birkat HaMazonA sheet giving background and posing questions to help connect with the basic parts of Birkat HaMazon, plus musical versions!
“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•4609 Views•February 23, 2021•Burial,Resurrection,Death,Organ Donation,Pikuach Nefesh,Bodies,Lo Taamod Al Dam Rei-Echa
“When Messiah Comes” lyrics (cut from “Fiddler on the Roof”)The lyrics to one of the songs cut from “Fiddler on the Roof”
David Schwartz•951 Views•January 26, 2024•Pogroms,Pogrom,Fiddler on the Roof,Lyrics,Messiah,Mashiach,Moshiach
Jewish Views on DinosaursAn examination of the question “What’s Jewish about dinosaurs?”
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.
Safam LyricsLyrics of Safam songs pulled from their website
Taking Shabbat Dinner to the Next LevelWays to go beyond just the basic 3 blessings to make Shabbat dinner more special
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