Finding the Funny on Shabbat
Jews using humor to deal with suffering is a tale as old as...well...Jews, probably. I always think of the Sarah Silverman quote — “Comedy puts light into darkness and darkness can’t live where there’s light. [...]
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Hosting a Solidarity Shabbat
During the week we lose some of the light in our eyes; it is restored to us by the reflection of light in our kiddush cup on Shabbat. —Talmud Bavli, Shabbat 113b Whether Friday night is [...]
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In Solidarity – Around the Shabbat Table
Shabbat is about imagining a better world. This week, we’re again reminded that Shabbat is a time for pause and rejuvenation, but also an opportunity to bring anti-racism focused action to Shabbat tables across the [...]
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Kavod > COVID
Kavod. A quick Google search will tell you that this word means “respect” or “honor” in Hebrew. COVID. A quick Google search will tell you a lot and possibly sky rocket you into a place [...]
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17 Celebs Who Are Reppin that #fridaynightmagic
Here’s a secret, y’all, and it’s been right in front of us the whole time. Shabbat is kind of famous. Like, repeatedly in the mainstream media famous, and it’s mostly thanks to celebrities who are [...]
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The Message of the Shabbat Candles: A Blazing Warmth in the Midst of Darkness
Shabbat candles are kind of a classic when it comes to traditions that go way way back. Originally, they served a practical purpose — the Torah forbids Jews from kindling fire on Shabbat, so lighting [...]
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Dip Baby Dip
Let’s be clear up front: guesting is hard. It’s not more or less hard than hosting, it’s different hard. A lack of control, namely. Who will be there? What will we eat? What should I [...]
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Why Shabbat Is My Favorite Part Of Pride
It’s Pride Month, and that means rainbow flags everywhere and Big Gay Unicorn-themed tank tops in every Target. Let’s face it -- Pride Month can be stressful. As a queer woman, I often find that I [...]
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Around OneTable: Passover with Be’chol Lashon & Haggadot.com
Did you know that the first night of Passover 2019 is a Friday? BECAUSE WE DID. Time to gather around the Friday night table, this time adding some of your favorite Passover themes, discussions, and [...]
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The Friday Night Recharge
An invitation to take care of yourself: What new or different steps could you take to better care for your health? Now that January is behind us and we’ve moved on from the frenetic energy [...]
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