If I wrote a book, what do you think I would write it on?
- Rabbi Josh
In the era of #MeToo, it is more important than ever that congregations #HearOurVoice and create spiritually safe places that respect women and use our work.
To whom it may concern,
This brought me a lot of much needed pre-Shabbat joy! This is a clip from Israel’s Got Talent of a ventriloquist who uses an Uri Geller puppet in his performance! Uri Geller is a famous Israeli mentalist– he claims that he could read minds, bend silverware with his mind, etc.
(Don’t worry, the performance is half in Hebrew, half in English and the performer does an excellent job at making sure English speakers still know that he is saying!)
As a Jewish magician who also dabbles in mentalism, this brings me a lot of good feels!
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Incredible Miniature Food Sculptures, Shay Aaron
Tel Aviv-based artist Shay Aaron constructs incredible miniaturized food sculptures at 1:12 scale that look almost completely edible. You can see hundreds more photos on Flickr and he also makes miniature food jewelry which is available over on Etsy. (via flavorwire)
Attention WWT! Excited for tomorrow’s classes? Financially Accessible Zoom links are available in the Discord.
Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!
-Rabbi Josh
hey jumblr, im putting together a playlist of jewish music, in hebrew & yiddish (im open to ladino songs, too, i just don’t know any), any recs?
Bashana Haba'ah perky New Year’s stuff in Hebrew Yome, Yome Mom offers daughter a new dress new shoes etc. but what she really wants is a boyfriend. Hilarious Yiddish silliness. Chichester Psalms Choral/orchestral setting of Hebrew psalms by a Jewish (and rainbow) composer, with Jewish traditional rhythms, too Barchu Hebrew prayer stuff in folk rock style; for me the cool part begins at 2:09 Lechi Lach - Hebrew and English Hashkiveinu - more folk rock Hebrew prayer
Hiya @hallelujuh,
Here is a list of songs sung in URJ camps, NFTY events, Mitzvah Corps programs, and NFTY programs during Tefilla and song sessions! (* = popular)
PJ
Debbie Friedman z’l: Oseh Shalom1*, Oseh Shalom2*, L’chi Lach, Miriam’s Song*, Mi Shaberach*, Not by Might*, Ahavat Olam*, Birkat Havdalah*, Devorah’s Song, Shalom Aleichem, Tribute to Debbie Friedman z’l following her death, Musical Tribute to Debbie at URJ Biennial 2011,
Dan Nichols (and E18teen) Hashkiveinu*, Betzelem Elohim*, Esai Enai, My Heart is in the East, Sweet as Honey*, Hoshia*, Chazak, Turn the World Around, Mi Chamocha*, Or Zaruah / Niggun, L’takein (the na na song), playlist 1, playlist 2, cords/lyrics to most of his music, Mix of Shabbat music (some his, some not), documentary about Dan,
Sheldon Low: Shehechianu, Avinu sh’bashamayim,
Alan Goodis: Halleluja (Psalm 150), Shiru l’adonai, Al Sh’losha Devarim,
Additional Songs: Oseh Shalom (Nava Tehilla)*, Wherever you go, there’s always someone Jewish (Rabbi Larry Milder), Bedtime Sh’ma, Bedtime Sh’ma 2, Am I Awake?/Barchu* (Noah Aronson), Yihiu l’Ratzon* (Josh Nelson Project), Elohai Neshama (Casey Prusher), Olam Chesed Yibanei (Rabbi Menechem Creditor), Ahavat Olam (”I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz), Mi Chamocha / Redemption Song (Bob Marley), Circle Game (Joni Mitchell)*, Leaving on a Jetplane (John Denver),
Come join Rabbi Josh Gischner (he/him) and the Wrestling with Torah Community for an 'Ask the Rabbi' session! All are welcome regardless of their religious or cultural background to join Rabbi Gischner to ask questions (no question is too silly), or even just to listen to the wisdom shared!
Pre-ask your questions at this link, or bring them with you. This session will be held over Zoom and will not be recorded. This session will proceed Rabbi Gischner's brand new text study "The Torah of Inclusion" at 3:00 PM ET.
Rabbi Josh Gischner (he/him) is passionate about inclusion, accessible Jewish learning, justice, and artistic expressions of Jewish life and was ordained from the Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion in May of 2021. Rabbi Gischner is one of the founders of Wrestling with Torah, and proudly serves as the rabbi educator at Temple Shalom in the DC area. Rabbi Gischner is excited to help you to discover your Torah.
Wrestling with Torah is a radically inclusive online Jewish learning community created by Rabbi Josh Gischner and Rachel Abrams in the Summer of 2020 to serve as a community for Jews and non-Jews, interested in exploring Judaism and their spirituality. WWT is dedicated to radically inclusive and financially accessible Jewish learning. Please email Rabbi Gischner at JoshuaGischner@gmail.com in advance of this session regarding your accessibility needs and to introduce yourself!
Tomorrow!
Come join Rabbi Josh Gischner (he/him) and the Wrestling with Torah Community for an 'Ask the Rabbi' session! All are welcome regardless of their religious or cultural background to join Rabbi Gischner to ask questions (no question is too silly), or even just to listen to the wisdom shared!
Pre-ask your questions at this link, or bring them with you. This session will be held over Zoom and will not be recorded. This session will proceed Rabbi Gischner's brand new text study "The Torah of Inclusion" at 3:00 PM ET.
Rabbi Josh Gischner (he/him) is passionate about inclusion, accessible Jewish learning, justice, and artistic expressions of Jewish life and was ordained from the Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion in May of 2021. Rabbi Gischner is one of the founders of Wrestling with Torah, and proudly serves as the rabbi educator at Temple Shalom in the DC area. Rabbi Gischner is excited to help you to discover your Torah.
Wrestling with Torah is a radically inclusive online Jewish learning community created by Rabbi Josh Gischner and Rachel Abrams in the Summer of 2020 to serve as a community for Jews and non-Jews, interested in exploring Judaism and their spirituality. WWT is dedicated to radically inclusive and financially accessible Jewish learning. Please email Rabbi Gischner at JoshuaGischner@gmail.com in advance of this session regarding your accessibility needs and to introduce yourself!
Radical Inclusion has lived within Jewish texts from the most ancient of our beloved stories, and has been a value that we've been learning from for centuries. Come join the conversation of the ages, inspired by our texts to make our Jewish Family a safer, more inclusive, kinder, and more loving for every last member of our community.
This text study will explore wisdom from the Torah, Medieval Commentators, and Contemporary Jewish leaders and clergy. This text study is partially inspired by Rabbi Gischner's senior sermon on the topic of inclusion vis-a-vis the priestly garments, as well as other stories from the Torah and from Jewish leaders who inspire him to co-create a more inclusive Jewish community.
Rabbi Josh Gischner (he/him) is passionate about inclusion, accessible Jewish learning, justice, and artistic expressions of Jewish life and was ordained from the Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion in May of 2021. Rabbi Gischner is one of the founders of Wrestling with Torah, and proudly serves as the rabbi educator at Temple Shalom in the DC area. Rabbi Gischner is excited to help you to discover your Torah.
Wrestling with Torah is a radically inclusive online Jewish learning community created by Rabbi Josh Gischner and Rachel Abrams in the Summer of 2020 to serve as a community for Jews and non-Jews, interested in exploring Judaism and their spirituality. WWT is dedicated to radically inclusive and financially accessible Jewish learning. Please email Rabbi Gischner at JoshuaGischner@gmail.com in advance of this session regarding your accessibility needs and to introduce yourself!
This weekend!
“Go The Distance” from Disney’s Hercules covered by
Ido Fermon, sung in Hebrew!
What did you wish you learned more of in Religious School, Youth Group, or Jewish Camp when you were a child?
And do you have access to learning about these things now?
Radical Inclusion has lived within Jewish texts from the most ancient of our beloved stories, and has been a value that we've been learning from for centuries. Come join the conversation of the ages, inspired by our texts to make our Jewish Family a safer, more inclusive, kinder, and more loving for every last member of our community.
This text study will explore wisdom from the Torah, Medieval Commentators, and Contemporary Jewish leaders and clergy. This text study is partially inspired by Rabbi Gischner's senior sermon on the topic of inclusion vis-a-vis the priestly garments, as well as other stories from the Torah and from Jewish leaders who inspire him to co-create a more inclusive Jewish community.
Rabbi Josh Gischner (he/him) is passionate about inclusion, accessible Jewish learning, justice, and artistic expressions of Jewish life and was ordained from the Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion in May of 2021. Rabbi Gischner is one of the founders of Wrestling with Torah, and proudly serves as the rabbi educator at Temple Shalom in the DC area. Rabbi Gischner is excited to help you to discover your Torah.
Wrestling with Torah is a radically inclusive online Jewish learning community created by Rabbi Josh Gischner and Rachel Abrams in the Summer of 2020 to serve as a community for Jews and non-Jews, interested in exploring Judaism and their spirituality. WWT is dedicated to radically inclusive and financially accessible Jewish learning. Please email Rabbi Gischner at JoshuaGischner@gmail.com in advance of this session regarding your accessibility needs and to introduce yourself!
Come join Rabbi Josh Gischner (he/him) and the Wrestling with Torah Community for an 'Ask the Rabbi' session! All are welcome regardless of their religious or cultural background to join Rabbi Gischner to ask questions (no question is too silly), or even just to listen to the wisdom shared!
Pre-ask your questions at this link, or bring them with you. This session will be held over Zoom and will not be recorded. This session will proceed Rabbi Gischner's brand new text study "The Torah of Inclusion" at 3:00 PM ET.
Rabbi Josh Gischner (he/him) is passionate about inclusion, accessible Jewish learning, justice, and artistic expressions of Jewish life and was ordained from the Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion in May of 2021. Rabbi Gischner is one of the founders of Wrestling with Torah, and proudly serves as the rabbi educator at Temple Shalom in the DC area. Rabbi Gischner is excited to help you to discover your Torah.
Wrestling with Torah is a radically inclusive online Jewish learning community created by Rabbi Josh Gischner and Rachel Abrams in the Summer of 2020 to serve as a community for Jews and non-Jews, interested in exploring Judaism and their spirituality. WWT is dedicated to radically inclusive and financially accessible Jewish learning. Please email Rabbi Gischner at JoshuaGischner@gmail.com in advance of this session regarding your accessibility needs and to introduce yourself!
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“What if everything is an illusion and nothing exists? In that case, I definitely overpaid for my carpet.”
— - Woody Allen (via thedrcapes-blog)
anyone who is able to protest against the transgressions of the entire world & does not, is punished for the transgressions of the entire world. #Shabbat54b #blacklivesmatter #Jewishvalues #justice (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA6jlOSFmcA/?igshid=1hegj6hjcicdv
Radical Inclusion has lived within Jewish texts from the most ancient of our beloved stories, and has been a value that we've been learning from for centuries. Come join the conversation of the ages, inspired by our texts to make our Jewish Family a safer, more inclusive, kinder, and more loving for every last member of our community.
This text study will explore wisdom from the Torah, Medieval Commentators, and Contemporary Jewish leaders and clergy. This text study is partially inspired by Rabbi Gischner's senior sermon on the topic of inclusion vis-a-vis the priestly garments, as well as other stories from the Torah and from Jewish leaders who inspire him to co-create a more inclusive Jewish community.
Rabbi Josh Gischner (he/him) is passionate about inclusion, accessible Jewish learning, justice, and artistic expressions of Jewish life and was ordained from the Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion in May of 2021. Rabbi Gischner is one of the founders of Wrestling with Torah, and proudly serves as the rabbi educator at Temple Shalom in the DC area. Rabbi Gischner is excited to help you to discover your Torah.
Wrestling with Torah is a radically inclusive online Jewish learning community created by Rabbi Josh Gischner and Rachel Abrams in the Summer of 2020 to serve as a community for Jews and non-Jews, interested in exploring Judaism and their spirituality. WWT is dedicated to radically inclusive and financially accessible Jewish learning. Please email Rabbi Gischner at JoshuaGischner@gmail.com in advance of this session regarding your accessibility needs and to introduce yourself!
Hi there!
This is a good reminder that WWT has financially accessible tickets. All our classes are “contribute what you can,” and also in our private discord, which is free to join, each zoom link will be posted in the server in advance. (Find links to classes and the Discord here)
Looking forward to learning with you!
Rabbi Josh
Hope to see you at some of our upcoming events!!
Racism in the Jewish Community
Ilana Kaufman is also the executive director of the Jews of Color Field Building Initiative.
– Keshet’s resource list for LGBTQ Jewish people of color
– Other organizations for Jewish people of color include: Jewish Multiracial Network, Be’chol Lashon, Jews for Racial & Economic Justice, & Jews in All Hues
– and more general resources regarding tackling racism in the Jewish community
If you’re a white Jew (or white and considering converting) watch this video. Every white Jew needs to know how racism functions in our daily lives and in our synagogues so we can begin to make our spaces safe for all Jews.