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Abraham and our Jewish journey - Mishpacha

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An error occurred while processing this directive]. Abraham and our Jewish journey. A lot of talk about Judaism is based on the idea of tradition: Doing what our ancestors did. Continuity, to use a popular buzzword. But the forefathers these ideas invoke didn't practice continuity, and their relationship with God was based on being revolutionary, not conformist. Or a Hebrew - one who passes over, or journeys. Jewish tradition asks each of us to question the values of the society around us, especially the...

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Mishpacha: A Virtual Community for Real Jewish Parents

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An error occurred while processing this directive]. Mishpacha is for parents who find that what they learned as Jewish children isn't enough to build their own Jewish families. A starting point for a spiritual journey, Mishpacha provides guideposts to Jewish belief, practice and community, as well as a group of fellow travelers to join you on your journey. Mishpacha is a project of the Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture. Discuss your Jewish journey with us and other parents. How it works,. How to und...

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Mishpacha: Fixing the World

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An error occurred while processing this directive]. Fixing the world: An introduction. Is the Jewish way of saying the world needs fixing, and it's our job to fix it. In the words of the Talmud: It is not upon you to finish the work, but you are not free to ignore it. ( Mishna, Ethics, 2:21. Jewish history began with God's call to Abraham; it is worth noting that this covenant included the rest of the world. God promised Abraham that his offspring would be a blessing to all. Ricki H., Mishpacha Aleph.

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Mishpacha: Ask Judy

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An error occurred while processing this directive]. Looking for advice on connecting to a Jewish community? Have questions about the Jewish religion? Ask Judy Beck, coordinator of the Mishpacha virtual communities. I've been asked to go into my child's class to present information on cHanukkah. What should I do? I've just had a baby - My mother in law insists on putting a red ribbon in the baby's crib - why is that? A friend told me that Thanksgiving has roots in the holiday of Sukkot - Is this true?

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Yom Kippur - Mishpacha

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An error occurred while processing this directive]. At its core, Yom Kippur is the happiest day of the Jewish calendar: It is the day of reconciliation with God. In the days of the Temple, when the High Priest served God with sacrifices, Yom Kippur was the day when the holiest name of God was pronounced anda scarlet thread would miraculously turn white, indicating that people's sins were forgiven. In the Torah, Yom Kippur has two aspects. The second is a simple command to the people: Afflict your spirits.

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Mishpacha: Our private communities

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An error occurred while processing this directive]. Join a Mishpacha community. You are invited to embark on an exciting journey to discover the meaning of Jewishness for you and your family. I have a renewed energy to pursue my Judaism. I am completely in love with the Mishpacha program.". A participant in the first Mishpacha program. Share your thoughts. Join our private havurah. This innovative program has already received rave reviews in Wired News. The New York Jewish Week.

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Jewish beliefs - Mishpacha

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An error occurred while processing this directive]. In these articles, Mishpacha presents a concise view on several central Jewish concepts, and their relevance for us today. We invite you to join in the discussion of these ideas and practices in our intimate, ongoing virtual communities. Abraham's journey and ours. God asked Abraham to leave home and family. What's involved in setting out on our own Jewish journey? A very brief outline of Jewish practice. How Jews celebrate and observe life's passages.

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Jewish practices - Mishpacha

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An error occurred while processing this directive]. In these articles, Mishpacha presents a concise view on several central Jewish practices, and their relevance for us today. We invite you to join in the discussion of these ideas and practices. In our intimate, ongoing virtual communities. Mindfulness and gratitude at the table. How ancient rules can turn eating into a spiritual experience. Separation anxiety and hydrophobia: How (and why) Judaism makes all the people celibate, some of the time. Choosin...

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Holidays - Mishpacha

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An error occurred while processing this directive]. In these articles, Mishpacha presents a concise view on several central Jewish concepts, and their relevance for us today. We invite you to join in the discussion of these ideas and practices in our intimate, ongoing virtual communities. Like the alarm clock on the first day of school, Rosh Hashanah starts a new spiritual year with the blast of a ram's horn. Sing and dance, to celebrate finishing a book we finished last year, too. Coming soon. Blessings...