#midot

[macabre-crab]

i don't have anyyyyy fucking idea when i'll finally finish one of the Many digital wips i have so i wanted to post these pages from my physical sketchbook LOL just some oc doodles and my friend's riddler design!

it's all stuff i've drawn within the past year, i don't do traditional much either so... 🤷

[progressivejudaism]

8 Nights, 8 Jewish Values: Reflections for Chanukah on the Jewish obligation to build a better world

As we approach the eight nights of Chanukah, former Michelle Obama speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz highlights eight Jewish social justice values.

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Why an Orthodox rabbi chose to publish a book with a Reform publisher

LOS ANGELES (JTA) — Are Jews more divided than united? We no doubt have significant differences in practice and opinion – or at least the appearance of major differences. This diversity can drive wedges as much as it can strengthen us. We can all grow as Jews by striving for the latter, by consciously bringing our...

“The universality and spiritual innovation of Pirkei Avot encapsulates the breadth and worldly perception of Jewish thought. It is rife with ancient wisdom that couldn’t feel any more relevant to the travails of contemporary society. While Progressive Orthodox Judaism has many merits that I find deeply compelling and inspiring, for decades I have also watched with admiration the commitment of Reform Jewish leaders to universalism and human rights. Indeed, the North American Reform movement has taken the lead in advancing tikkun olam in a way that our other movements can respect and learn from – if we’re given the opportunity.“

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Black Lives Matter

And yes, that statement is a Jewish Value.

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Signed by Rabbi Rick Jacobs, Rabbi Debra Newman Kamin, Rabbi Jonah Pesner, Rabbi Steven C. Wernick, Rabbi Josh Weinberg and more...

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Over 100 lawyers and advocates to Netanyahu: Stop denying entry to human rights activists

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[teshuvatildeath]

Midot - SILENCE

[teshuvatildeath]

Midot Work - LOVE and CARING

Definitely one I need to watch, sometimes it’s hard for me to care about every little thing and it just slips my mind to try to love something that doesn’t really seem to matter. Especially when it seems like people around us are caring less and less, thank you Rabbi Eliyahu Kin.