Freedom is certainly not felt identically by all sectors of society. This Passover, along with cherishing our own self-determination, let us reach out and help those who are not truly free, harassed and threatened not for anything that have done, but simply for who they are, what they look like, whom they love.
How can the passage of time help us strengthen our communities and faith, and become happier and more fulfilled? From the Shabbats to the new moons to the holidays, our path through the Jewish calendar is a journey that guides us, individually and as a community, to better ourselves and gain a fuller understanding of our faith.
In this episode of the Living Jewishly podcast, Dr. Elliott Malamet interviews Ruth Chitiz about how she learned to own and reinterpret her own Judaism, how we can make the High Holy Days more enriching, spiritually meaningful experiences, and why so many people feel that the liturgy feels out of step with what they need emotionally.
It is the new moon, the new month of Nissan. The first month of our calendar, and the month that contains Passover, our holiday of redemption. To celebrate this renewal, this welcoming of Spring, and our journey from the chaos of Purim to the redemption of Passover -...
Many people have commented about feeling “confined” during the pandemic while at the same time according to the International Labour Organization, at least 40 million people are virtually owned by others right now around the world.
In the latest episode of the Living Jewishly podcast, Dr. Elliott Malamet and Sam Venis discuss how intense reflection helps us make sense of the things that bother us but elude our understanding — and leads to greater peace of mind and healthier relationships.