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A collection of source sheets about how to implement Judaism in our everyday life.
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Few and Terrible Have Been My Years: Thoughts on AgingThoughts for a d’var Torah or class on Parashat Vayigash and/or aging
David Schwartz•59 Views•January 3, 2025•Joseph in Egypt,Jacob,Senior Citizens,Aging,Parashat Vayigash,Old Age
Attitude of Gratitude in JudaismAspects of giving thanks in Judaism, along with videos of songs.
David Schwartz•2619 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
Jewish Views on DinosaursAn examination of the question “What’s Jewish about dinosaurs?”
What's a Mezuzah?A basic overview of mezuzah, complete with songs, stories, and key texts
David Schwartz•675 Views•February 12, 2024•Laws of Mezuzah,Shalom Sesame,Mezuzot,Door Entrances,Amulets,Shema,Onkelos,Mezuzah
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
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•4674 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•2393 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•5083 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•1259 Views•January 26, 2024•Pogroms,Pogrom,Fiddler on the Roof,Lyrics,Messiah,Mashiach,Moshiach
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.
David Schwartz•1082 Views•November 15, 2023•Liturgy,Prayer,Hachnasat Orchim,Arvit,Evening Prayers,Kabbalat Shabbat,Guide to Services,Shabbat,Ma'ariv
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