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Prague’s Spanish Synagogue is a wonder for the eyes. Built in 1868 in the Moorish Revival style, it isn’t the largest synagogue in Europe, but it’s definitely one of the most ornate.

[yell-hound]

Nivrah Bein HaShmashot

nivrah bein hashmashot, or נברא בין השמשות, a Hebrew phrase meaning “created between the suns,” is a term for queer Jewish folks. it refers to the time between the sixth and seventh days of creation, during which g-d created several important things with the connecting theme of not fitting into binaries. nivrah bein hashmashot is an umbrella term for Jewish queerness and queer Jewishness; it can be used by queer Jews of any queer identity and any Jewish denomination! it was first coined here by @magnetothemagnificent, alongside the term ovrim, another umbrella term for queer Jews; for more detail on the thought behind or meaning of either term, check that post out!

color symbolism:

purple: “between”-ness, existing outside of boundaries and norms

dark blue: Jewish faith, culture, tradition, and community

sky blue: optimism, hope, and passion

white: finding joy and euphoria in both queerness and Judaism

spring green: engaging in the act of creation

gold: the richness and diversity of queer and Jewish communities

burgundy: past, present, and future queer Jewish resilience and survival

note: recently, @sillyjewishqueer also created a nivrah bein hashmashot flag, as well as an ovrim flag, both of which can be found here. my nivrah bein hashmashot flag is not meant as a replacement for their design, but rather as an alternative/companion flag for anybody who wants to use it! i actually designed this flag a few months ago, originally just for personal use; i didn’t post it until i was inspired by them to join in on sharing this term and what being nivrah bein hashmashot means to me!!

[yell-hound]

(^ @/fageleh’s tags) oh my g-d it’s so cool to me that my neat lil flag is gonna exist in the real world someday! if/when you make it, would you be willing to tag me or dm me photos?

[sillyjewishqueer]

queer jewish flag coining!

[pt. queer jewish flag coining! end pt.]

nivrah bein hashmashot

a term for queer jews, translating to "created between the suns" in reference to the night between the sixth and seventh days of creation. the rainbow was created then, along with other things that transcended binaries.

ovri

term for queer (especially trans and/or gender non-conforming) jews, translating to "one who crosses over" which can reference transition or subverting gender/sexuality norms. the plural is ovrim.

these flags/terms are jewish-exclusive! other than that, feel free to use

if you credit/tag me, you can use these flags as inspiration or redesign them!

credits: where i first heard these terms!

[magnetothemagnificent]

Instead of misrepresenting terms that were created to describe intersex variations and infertility (Six sexes, not genders), as queer Jews we should come up with new, inclusive terms that are inspired by the gender nonconformity and non-heteronormative people and ideas in Judaism, in the same way Native Americans came up with the modern word of "Two Spirit" as an umbrella term. Language is always evolving and we don't need to and shouldn't misgender and misrepresent intersex people to try and find words for ourselves.

I like the term "נברא בין השמשות" ("Nivrah Bein HaShmashot")-"Created between the suns", which refers to the concept in Midrash of the liminal time between the end of the Sixth Day of Creation and the Seventh Day of Creation. It is said that during this time certain important objects, creatures, and concepts were created. The entities created during this time mostly follow themes of not fitting into certain binaries and/or not being able to be fully explained or rationalized, hence they were created "Between the suns", because they did not fit neatly into one category or another.

I've talked about this idea before and how I relate it to my transness, and I think it would be a perfect umbrella term for Jews whose gender and/or sexuality is outside of societal cishetnormativity.

Another term I like is "עוברים" ("Ovrim") ("Those who cross over"). Jews are known as "עברים" because of how we stand out and may seem to be transgressive or rebellious when we cross over boundaries, and this shares a root with "עברים". The term melds Jewish identity with gender nonconformity and/or transitioning and sexuality that isn't heterosexual.

Or maybe we can come up with another term! But regardless, it's important that we don't misappropriate terms that were created to describe intersex people (who still face mountains of stigma and discrimination and shouldn't be silenced or spoken over by trans people). And anyway, I think it's far more meaningful and beautiful to come up with our own terms rather than misuse centuries old terms that never had us in mind.

The Queer Jewish community is a thriving, invaluable community, and we deserve to create and use our own words.

[iliothermia]

[aberrantceramics]

51 Small Chamsas

[lostxanadu]

shoutout to jewish women i love you jewish women

[daybreak-shadows]

I sent the closest Rabbi an Email asking if we could make an appointment to see if they approved / if they were able to sponsor my conversion journey.

I’m REALLY hoping they say yes because it’s the closest synagogue and it’s still like an hour+ drive.

[daybreak-shadows]

They never got back to me and this is one I have contacted before so I think I might bite the bullet and try another group. Not starting my conversion process is like a physical ache in my bones

[istodayajewishholiday]

Monday, 2 February 2026 - 15 Sh'vat 5786

Yes, today is Tu BiShvat.

Tu BiSh'vat is the “New Year for Trees”. Tu BiSh'vat is four months after the New Year of the Hebrew calendar, as it takes this long for the soil to be nurtured by the seasonal rain. It’s celebrated as a day of ecological awareness. Observations include partaking in fruit such as figs, dates, olives, pomegranates, and grapes.

Sources: [Wikipedia] [Chabad] [My Jewish Learning]

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1(left): Amulets. Glass. Byzantine, 4-5 century AD

2(right): Amulet. Limestone. Byzantine, 5th century AD

[gonnauseanomdeplume]

It’s amazing how varied Judaism is. I feel like I can learn something from every Jew.

[lostxanadu]

shoutout to jewish women i love you jewish women

[koenji]

Vintage Israeli stamps depicting the Seven Species designed by Zvi Narkiss (צבי נרקיס, Israeli, 1921-2010), 1958.

The Seven Species (שבעת המינים‎, Shiv'at HaMinim) are two grains and five fruits mentioned in the Torah as special produce of the Land of Israel: wheat, barley, grape, fig, pomegranate, olive (oil), and date (honey). These staples were central to the diet of the Jewish people in the Land of Israel in biblical times and hold spiritual significance, as shown by the unique blessing recited after eating them to thank G-d for the land's abundance. Their first fruits were offered as bikkurim in the Temple in Jerusalem.

אֶרֶץ חִטָּה וּשְׂעֹרָה וְגֶפֶן וּתְאֵנָה וְרִמּוֹן אֶרֶץ־זֵית שֶׁמֶן וּדְבָשׁ

"a land of wheat and barley, of vines, figs, and pomegranates, a land of olive trees and honey" - Devarim (Deuteronomy) 8:8.

[koenji]

Vintage Israeli postage stamps depicting the Seven Species (שִׁבְעַת הַמִינִים, Shiv'at HaMinim), special agricultural products of the Land of Israel with religious, cultural and spiritual significance. Israel Post (דואר ישראל, Du'ar Israel), 1983.

[rachamemories]

[daybreak-shadows]

I sent the closest Rabbi an Email asking if we could make an appointment to see if they approved / if they were able to sponsor my conversion journey.

I’m REALLY hoping they say yes because it’s the closest synagogue and it’s still like an hour+ drive.

[koenji]

Iraqi Jewish heart-shaped Amulet bearing the star of David, flower and star ornaments, inscribed with Sh-ddai שַׁדַּי, one of the names of G-d in Judaism and on the backside the Shema or Shema Yisrael (שְׁמַע יִשְׂרָאֵל "Hear, O Israel"), one of the most central and foundational prayers of Judaism dating to the first millennium B.C.E.. Used to ward off evil spirits (שדים shedim), negative energies, or the "evil eye" (עין הרע ʿayin haraʿ) while honoring the belief that true protection comes from G-d. Iraq, 1910. (png)