Welcome to this new blog about Judaism, the religion of the Jewish people. I’m writing from the Upper West Side of Manhattan, the capital of the Diaspora, at the corner of West End Avenue and 100th Street at Congregation Ansche Chesed. I serve as rabbi to this exciting community, a Conservative synagogue which is intellectually vigorous, […]
Archives for June 2011
Na Gibor (From Ana Bechoach)
A new song, composed by Zach Fredman and Shir Yaakov Feinstein-Feit. Debuted on June 17, 2011 with the Romemu Community Band: Shir Yaakov Feinstein-Feit, vocals Zach Fredman, oud Laura Wolfe, vocals Nadav Lev, guitar Yonatan Keren, mandolin Rabbi David Ingber, vocals f0 For more information please visit romemu.org. http://media.blubrry.com/jcasttotalfeed/www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/jcastnetwork.com/storage/romemu/025.mp3Podcast: Download
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Refocusing the Conversation
http://jewschool.com/2011/06/20/26447/guest-post-refocusing-the-conversation/
by
Jonah Geffen, Rabbinical Student
Kelly Cohen, Jewish Educator
Jonah Geffen, Rabbinical Student
Kelly Cohen, Jewish Educator
We are trapped in a discourse that has no logical end. It has been asserted that the knowledge and life experience of the current generation of Rabbinical students with regard to Israel is cause for great concern and fear. The deans and Presidents of Rabbinical schools have responded to the contrary, stating that though perhaps more willing to “wrestle” with Israel, these students are wise and committed. And yet, this entire conversation remains shallow and paternalistic. The debate has been devoted strictly to the students, their teachers and the methods by which they are chosen and taught. We believe this discourse to be fundamentally flawed. We note with dismay that this conversation about Diaspora Jews and our relationship to Israel has left out Israel, its choices and actions.
Shabbat Commentary – Sh’lach L’cha
This Shabbat, one of my daughters took her oldest daughter to the Bat Mitzah of a friend. My daughter was troubled by the Torah Portion, Sh’lach L’cha, specifically the account of the man who was stoned to death at God’s command for collecting wood on Shabbat. (Numbers 15: 32-36)“What kind of a God is this?” […]
Korach Limerick
This week’s torah portion tells the story of Korach, who tried to wrest power from Moses along with his partners, Dotan and Abiram and 150 other leaders of the community. Korach says: “You’ve gone too far, [Moses], for ALL of the people are holy. Why do you raise yourself up above God’s congregation?” Ultimately, Korach and […]
Episode Five: Support System
In the fifth episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay talks about the support system that he has in place as he works to create this new project. While Darone discusses his many supporters, in honor of Fathers Day, Darone focuses on his father, who has been an inspiration to him, as well as […]
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Baba Sali: We Are Children of the Most High
Rabbi David Ingber relates a story on the eve of Rosh Hashanah 5771 as heard from Rabbi Moshe Weinberger. For more information please visit romemu.org. http://media.blubrry.com/jcasttotalfeed/www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/jcastnetwork.com/storage/romemu/024.mp3Podcast: Download
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Shelach Lecha Limerick
In this week’s parasha, Shelach Lecha, Moses sends 12 spies to scout out the land of Canaan. They spend 40 days and nights in the land (a familiar number, yes?) and return bearing fruits – grapes pomegranates and figs so large that it takes two people to carry them. 10 of the spies report that […]
Episode Four: Creating an On-Line Presence
In this fourth episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay shares another chapter of the creation of JCast Network. This week, Darone focuses on the actual on-line components of JCast Network, our website, our facebook page, our iTunes page and our Twitter page At the end of this episode, Darone asked for your opinion of […]
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Shabbat Commentary – B’haalot’cha
Travelling is stressful – especially with children. There are instructions to go over (and over!), rules to follow, schedules to coordinate. Mom and Dad are trying to pack the suitcases, load the car. “Did we take the boarding passes, the cell phone charger?” “Are the doors locked?” “Where is Junior’s allergy medicine?”And the kids have […]