As much as I want to believe that I can move past labels and stereotypes within the Jewish community, there’s no way around the fact that I am Orthodox. Sure, I miss z’man krias shema on a daily basis, don’t…
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Conservative Jews also have Liberal and Machmir streams
It seems that orthodoxy is not alone when it comes to divided views within its own sects. Modern orthodoxy has been going through a split for years and although most people either call themselves Modern Orthodox Machmir or Liberal, there…
Intermarriage: An open letter to Orthodox and Conservative Rabbis
An open letter to Orthodox and Conservative rabbis: Guest Post by Laura Cooper You say you’re against intermarriage, you know there’s a 50% intermarriage rate, and you know some kids who come out of those marriages aren’t going to be…
101 not such frum Jewish things
101 not such frum Jewish things Matzo Ball (the Christmas Party) Chinese Food on Christmas Jdate Not eating Pork or shelfish Kosher Style
Conservative movement claims that they started the Baal Teshuva movement
“It appears that at the very least, the Conservative movement lays the groundwork for many of its young charges to pursue a more intensive religious life. But the movement has accomplished more than merely launching them in the direction of…
Getting to know conservative Judaism
I never thought about my lack of Judaic knowledge until recently. I know I’m an am ha’aretz in terms of scholarship and couldn’t pick up a gemara and just lain from it, but what I’m really talking about is the…
Can a Matzo Cheeseburger bring you closer to God?
For those of you who may not know, I am attending the Jewlicious Festival in Long Beach California and have come across some pretty interesting folks. One such dude, who I have met in person and know from the small…
I davened with a reform minyan and loved it!
The title is misleading, because technically there wasn’t a minyan, since there were only about 7 men and twice that in women. I spent this shabbos at the Isabella Freedman center in northwestern Connecticut, and had a lovely time, partially…
What did you get for your bar mitzvah?
I was bar mitzvahd many years ago, but I still remember some of the gifts given to me. Since I come from a relatively poor family I used to gasp in horror when I realized that it was perfectly normal…