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Inclusion and Disabilities: Hebrew and English Texts
For Jewish Disabilities Awareness month in February of 2014, Rabbi Michelle Greenfield, RRC ’12 examined the Torah readings found that month with an eye toward issues of inclusion and disability. She also included “Some Biblical and Rabbinic Sources on Disability: An Honest Look,” in which she examines the use and misuse of Hebrew texts that are often quoted when talking about inclusion of people with different abilities. Her English commentary provides a deeper understanding of these texts' strengths and limitations.
Posted on: 2016/04/18 - 4:03pm
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Vayigash Study Sheet
A study sheet on Parashat Vayigash on the reconciliations/re-encounters between Joseph and his brothers, and between Joseph and Jacob.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/document/complexities-reconciliation-joseph-his-brothers
Posted on: 2016/11/17 - 2:35pm
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Vayeshev Text Study on "The Man" - Toba Spitzer
A text study sheet prepared by Rabbi Toba Spitzer on the mysterious “man” found in Parshat Vayeshev.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/document/man-mystery-parashat-vayeshev
Posted on: 2016/11/17 - 1:46pm
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Light of Chanukah text study
Sources, ancient and modern, on the nature of the light of Hanukkah. Assembled by Rabbi Toba Spitzer.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/document/what-light-hanukkah
Posted on: 2016/11/17 - 2:39pm
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Evolution of Hanukkah text study
A text study on the evolution of Hanukkah. What is the miracle, and what is the light?
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/document/evolution-hanukkah
Posted on: 2016/11/17 - 2:42pm
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The Role of Text Study in Congregational Values-Based Decision Making
In order to develop values-based policies and procedures for our communities, we need to take a few steps back from the more practical concerns and examine our communal principles and Jewish ethical values and teachings. We must first clarify our terms, examine our preexisting attitudes, and understand how our experiences impact the decisions we make in community.
Posted on: 2016/04/25 - 4:52pm
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Introduction to Midrash (5th Grade and Up)
This lesson about the Garden of Eden encourages students to generate their own midrash. It models an approach that can be applied to other Torah texts. It was written by Rabbi Shai Gluskin from the Reconstructionist movement and Deena Salmon of B'nai Keshet in Montclair, NJ.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/document/introduction-midrash-5th-grade-and
Posted on: 2016/04/25 - 4:34pm
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The Binding Of Isaac: What Is the Nature Of the Test?
Torah Text:
And it came to pass after these things (lit. words), that God tested Abraham and said, “Abraham.” And he said, “Here I am.” And He said, “Take your son, your only son, the one you love, Isaac, and go into the land of Moriah and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will show you.” (Genesis 22:1-2)
Commentary:
Rashi explains “these words” as a conversation God had with Satan:
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/article/binding-isaac-what-nature-test
Posted on: 2016/04/25 - 2:37pm
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The World as Sacred Space
In a recent class on Jewish environmental ethics, one participant asked: “If our tradition sees the world as sacred enough to deserve our utmost protection, then why haven’t I heard this before — and how did we let things get so out of whack?”
Posted on: 2016/04/13 - 6:18pm
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Mishpatim Study Sheet - Toba Spitzer
This study sheet by Rabbi Toba Spitzer explores the Biblical commandment to help your enemy who is in distress.
https://archive.reconstructingjudaism.org/document/text-study-mishpatim-donkeys-and-enemies
Posted on: 2016/11/17 - 1:38pm
