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Mystical Feminism, Lubavitch-Style
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Religious feminism? Is that even a thing?
The Chabad-Lubavitch movement presents a fascinating case study of a religious brand of feminism. This trend is traced back to the N’shei Chabad organisation in the 1950s with even earlier roots in the 1930s when the Achot Hatmimim study groups were formed for…
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Sociology of Chabad A comprehensive review of sociological research on the Chabad-Lubavitch movement View a live database of existing research on the Sociology of Chabad
Sociology of Chabad A comprehensive review of sociological research on the Chabad-Lubavitch movement View a live database of existing research on the Sociology of Chabad
8 Powerful Jewish Meditations
8 Powerful Jewish Meditations
Jewish meditation is a subject usually neglected in Jewish education settings. While some students in religious schools are encouraged to fulfil their obligation of “service of God” (avodat Hashem), and though they do seek guidance in this service, meditation. These meditations are adapted from Aryeh Kaplan’s Jewish Meditation: A Practical Guide (Shocken Books, 1985). Meditations 1-7 are adapted…
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Meditation on Human Suffering
Imagine human suffering as a 3D object. A meditation of multi-fold perspective & purpose.
Consider an idea as a three dimensional object. There are six directions: up, down, right, left, forward, back. Back: Past human suffering weighs upon us like a yoke. The inter-generational trauma prevents us from seeing a way forward. Forward: The future of suffering is almost inevitable. We must share the stories and the trauma of the past for the future generations to prevent the suffering of…
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Open Source Haggadah
Due to the rush before Passover, our forefathers ran so fast we didn’t let the bread rise. So too, this year, my version of the Open Source Haggadah has been a bit rushed. Enjoy! What to Expect at the Passover Seder Passover – A Jewish Plan for Cultural Revolution The Kabbalah of Video Games Did the Story of Passover Really Happen All four PDFs are also on Google Drive. Chag Sameach! Happy…
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2 Jews, 3 Opinions: The Psychology of Perception
A rude and obnoxious guest threatens to make Joe's Hanukkah party an absolute disaster...
By Atara Kaye Joe makes a Hanukkah party and invites all his friends, he spends a lot of money, time and energy in preparation and is so excited that it will be a success. The party comes along and all his friends arrive, he thinks everything will be great! However he hears the doorbell ring and Uncle Sam who is NOT invited, is at the door. Sam is rude and obnoxious, he always makes a mess with…
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Chabad in South Dakota?
Chabad moves to South Dakota, positioning itself as guardian of Jewish continuity in the USA.
By Dovi Seldowitz Chabad takes an important step forward in positioning itself as the guardian of Jewish continuity in the United States. A few weeks ago, news of Chabad’s first permanent representative to South Dakota made headlines (see here & here). Rabbi Mendel & Mussie Alperowitz, and their two children will be the newly established Chabad of South Dakota. Chabad had previously sent young…
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Mikvah: The Secret of Jewish Sisterhood
Mikvah: The Secret of Jewish Sisterhood
By Atara Kaye The practice of mikvah was a conscious choice made Jewish women throughout history…. Contemporary studies of Jewry rebut claims that Jewish women are oppressed in this regard. Mikvah, the ritual bath used by many Jewish women to purify themselves after their menstruation, is a subject of great significance to the Jewish People. It is a ritual that traditional Jewish communities held…
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Niether Haredi nor Modern Orthodox: Defining Chabad On Their Own Terms
Niether Haredi nor Modern Orthodox: Defining Chabad On Their Own Terms
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Education and Sharing Day: The Lubavitcher Rebbe Through The Eyes Of American Presidents
For over 30 years, American presidents have commemorated the Lubavitcher Rebbe's birthday by declaring it "Education and Sharing Day." See how the Rebbe's work has been viewed through the eyes of American presidents...
Education and Sharing Day: The Lubavitcher Rebbe Through The Eyes Of American Presidents
By Dovi Seldowitz
Among the interesting achievements of the Chabad movement has been the establishment of a rather peculiar annual political custom; for the past thirty odd years, the President of the United States has proclaimed Education and Sharing Day[1] on the calendar date corresponding to the Hebrew…
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Passover in Chabad: Personal Transformation and Social Acceptance
The annual celebration of Passover in Chabad, replete with teachings of personal change and development, may assist the Chasid seeking to transform personal habits into more refined modes of behavior...
Passover in Chabad: Personal Transformation and Social Acceptance
By Dovi Seldowitz
Passover, the Jewish holiday that celebrates the Jewish People’s redemption from slavery in ancient Egypt, is heralded as a key Jewish festival for Jews world over. For many Jews, the Pesach Seder will be one of the only traditional Jewish events attended that year. Chabad teachings regarding Passover emphasize…
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The Multicultural Chabad: Trends of Ethnic Diversity in a Chasidic Movement
About 100 years ago, Chabad began to engage in a particular effort to strengthen the identities of Jews in Sephardi and Mizrachi communities. This has translated today in a multicultural Chabad whose ethnic diversity is unmatched among other Chasidic movements...
The Multicultural Chabad: Trends of Ethnic Diversity in a Chasidic Movement
By Dovi Seldowitz
Ethnicity amongst Jews may be crudely conceived as a simple divide between East and West. Eastern Jews consist of both Sephardic and various Oriental groups (referred to generally as “Mizrachim”) of the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia. The Jews of the West are the Ashkenazim originating from…
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Jobs in Chabad: The Nature of Employment in Chabad Institutions and Organizations
Working at Chabad usually means, in one way or another, working in an educational setting. Regardless of one's job at a Chabad organization or institution, knowledge of Judaic and Chasidic subjects will be highly prized...
Jobs in Chabad: The Nature of Employment in Chabad Institutions and Organizations
By Dovi Seldowitz
The Chabad-Lubavitch movement has long been regarded as a forward thinking Chasidic movement, preaching the fusion of the Jewish traditions of old in the most modern formats. The nature of Chabad’s outreach has led to the creation of numerous individual organizations and institutions, and along…
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Birth in Chabad: Magical Amulets and Other Customs
Chabad’s emphasis on particular childbirth customs reveal some of the movement’s core values; using a Kabbalistic amulet points to a mission to raise general awareness and pride of Jewish traditions, even in settings not entirely conducive to such practices.
Birth in Chabad: Magical Amulets and Other Customs
By Dovi Seldowitz
Chabad customs concerning childbirth are part of an eclectic source of material. When taking into account customs relating to pregnancy, childbirth, circumcision and other birth-related rituals, Chabad birth customs include dozens of individual practices. These customs range from commonsensical ideas, to mystical rites, from…
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Chabad Behind Bars: A Chasidic Response to the Penal System
Chabad Chasidim stand out for their dedication to imprisoned Jews, helping them remain attached to the Jewish tradition through incarceration...
Chabad Behind Bars: A Chasidic Response to the Penal System
By Dovi Seldowitz
Of the various outreach efforts Chabad is known for, some are regarded for their high public profile (menorah lightings, Passover sedarim, etc.), while others involve less hype (like translating Chasidic texts); some Chabad activities emphasize individual involvement and commitment (such as encouraging adult men to don
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A Language Called Chabad: The Unique Expressions of the Chabad Movement
...A Chabad Chasid might translate ordinary Hebrew words quite easily, but words that are uniquely Chabad (“Chabadisms”) must remain pure and unadulterated, attesting to the significance these ideas occupy in the minds and hearts of the Chabad community.
A Language Called Chabad: The Unique Expressions of the Chabad Movement
By Dovi Seldowitz
Chasidic communities are typically thought to consist of native Yiddish speakers whose English speaking skills are often somewhat limited. As the sociolinguists might have it, the Yiddish language is a tool for these groups to socialize their members, aligning them with the values of their community.[1]…
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