Jewish Learning

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Ushpizin: Welcoming Seven Holy Guests of Social Justice Work

Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism

At Sukkot, Jewish tradition encourages us to welcome seven holy guests into our sukkot, one for each night of the week. In a modern variation to this custom, each night can be connected to a related social action theme.

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Health and Wellness

What Jewish Tradition Says About Health and Wellness

Rabbi Rick Schechter

Sh'mirat haguf – literally, guarding the body – is the religious imperative to take care of our body and soul. Learn how you can fulfill this mitzvah.

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Jewish Learning

Torah Cannot be Torah Without Us

Rabbi Steven Moskowitz

Torah cannot be Torah without us; it needs us. Therefore, we must read it, we must study it, we must discuss it and debate it. We must carry it. We must dance among its verses, discovering ourselves in its chapters.

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Jewish Learning

How Judaism and Positive Psychology Make Excellent Bedfellows

Rabbi Rick Schechter

Positive psychology has from its inception been unabashedly influenced by ancient philosophical and religious wisdom, embracing teachings and values found in Judaism.

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COVID-19

Yachol Nuchal, Surely We Can Overcome

Rabbi Jason Fenster

September 27, 2020

Do we see ourselves and this moment as grasshoppers, or do we jump on top of our chairs and say “Yachol nuchal, surely we can overcome this”?