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A Righteous Protest Calls for Collective Liberation - Rabbi Sharon Brous
The protest movement has unleashed a virulent and dangerous antisemitism that endangers Jews, threatens democracy, and undermines the fight for justice and liberation for Palestinians. We must do better. What we need is a movement fueled by empathy and mo
[BBE] Magic 8 - Parshat Tazria
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Training Our Hearts in Spaciousness - Rabbi Sharon Brous
The free person, awake and humble, can acknowledge thetruth that emerges from various even contradictory perspectives. This is not asign of weakness, but of spiritual liberation. Perhaps that the very essence offreedom is growing in spaciousness.
Open Doors, Open Hearts - Rabbi Sharon Brous
How can we ensure that the Passover Seder is not performative, but transformative? When we open our doors to those who are hungry, something in our hearts opens too. This is how we begin to write a new liberation story.Since October 7, The New Israel
BBE: Come Closer - Parshat Shemini
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The Nightingale of Iran - Discussion with Danielle and Galeet Dardasht
Kabbalat Shabbat dinner discussion with sisters Danielle and Galeet Dardashti from The Nightingale of IranPodcast
Signs of Spring - Rabbi Hannah Jensen
This week we are entering into the new Hebrew month of Nisan. The rabbis debate whether this month or Tishrei (the month with Rosh HaShanah) are the beginning of the year. Some say both. Creation is a process. As we look ahead to the new month we also loo
[BBE] Concessions to Human Nature - Parshat Tzav
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Clearing Away the Ashes - Rabbi Ronit Tsadok
A Priestly ritual offers a path toward spiritual preparation for Passover