Reb Zalman wrote in a letter to Tim Leary, “Did you know that the very day on which LSD was invented was also the day of the Ghetto Uprising in Warsaw? I feel that there is some profound connection here, the words for which elude me.”

Happy B-day to Miguel Najdorf! World-class chess master in the 40's-50's. Creator of the Najdorf variation of the Sicilian Defense. A popular strategy to this day. He escaped WWII by chance whilst visiting Argentina in 1939. He changed the game forever.
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“how can my queerness deepen my Judaism, and how can my Judaism deepen my queerness?”
A critical question for all queer Jews, today. Queerness and Judaism are not in opposition, despite what many may say. Many voices make the world turn. On our site now!
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Come to dinner #LosAngeles !
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Sharon Black's More Than Four Questions seeks to provide much greater inclusion of our children into our Pesach practices. It acts as a companion to your Haggadah and through the reflection it provides it's is a great addition to any family's library.
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“This year, may we all leave those places, wading through deep waters if necessary, and move toward liberation for ourselves and each other.”
A radical Haggadah for turbulent times. We need many perspectives to move forward.
Essay from the author here.
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With Passover approaching, why not take a look back at how Jewish life and tradition was utilized in a very important way during a violent and uncertain time in US history, the years following the killing of Dr. MLK Jr. The Freedom Seder matters still!
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“Haggadah Min HaMeitzar is about how I approach the Jewish stories. It is deep and nuanced, and more than I could have included in one book. There are more questions than answers, and that’s how it should be.”
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In her speech last night at the Jerusalem protest, Nitzan Caspi Shilony explains why calls for 'unity' are a cynical attempt to keep us from criticizing the government.

Anyone else on the path of totality excited about the total solar eclipse? What is the weather forecast in your area? Any plans?

#Eclipse2024 #SolarEclipse 2024 #SolarEclipse #SarosCycle139

'Amazon is now able to get away with harming its customers.' Lina Khan on the FTC's antitrust lawsuit against Amazon

The other reason for why Sartre’s existentialism became a fad during a War economy: Being and Nothingness was large enough to substitute for copper weights: theguardian.com/books/2018/jul…

Today's B-day HERO is Judith Resnik! The first EVER American Jewish person in space. She specialized in the operation of the Space shuttle's robotic arm, which she helped design. A pioneer of her time, and ours, despite her tragic death in 1986.
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Great Article about our beloved Cholent, its sacred comforting nourishment and the significant meaning we can find within it.
Great 'food' for thought, from Bejamin DuBow.
Shabbat Shalom!
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I'd love to edit an anthology of Palestinian writing for Palestinians, centering our needs and desires-- something like Black Liturgies. Basically, a concordance-like work that is arranged by topic to be used as a source of strength to us, specifically.

Not a book, but a lovely musical story. The Long Short Path, and album of poetry and prayer from Singer Marni Loffman. A soulful, melancholic, and uplifting record that always feels grounding. Give it a listen!
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