Batsheva Appel
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Prayer for Dwelling in the Sukkah of the Leviyatan, as taught in the name of Rabbi Meir of Rothenburg (ca. 13th c.) opensiddur.org?p=52770
Prayer for Dwelling in the Sukkah of the Leviyatan, as taught in the name of Rabbi Meir of Rothenburg (ca. 13th c.) • the Open Siddur Project ✍ פְּרוֺיֶקְט הַסִּדּוּר הַפָּתוּחַ
This formula for recitation in the Sukkah at the conclusion of Sukkot (on the night of Shemini Atseret) is given in the name of Rabbi Meir of Rothenburg (1215-1293) and found in two sources: Siman 148...
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October 13, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Prayer for Dwelling in the Sukkah of the Leviyatan, as taught in the name of Rabbi Meir of Rothenburg (ca. 13th c.) opensiddur.org?p=52770
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If Haman had been a D&D player we'd be calling it "d20" instead of "Purim"
February 26, 2025 at 2:09 PM
If Haman had been a D&D player we'd be calling it "d20" instead of "Purim"
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Hamas to release 6 living hostages on Saturday, after returning 4 bodies Thursday https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-to-release-6-living-hostages-on-saturday-after-returning-4-bodies-thursday/
Hamas to release 6 living hostages on Saturday, after returning 4 bodies Thursday
Only 3 living hostages were to go free on Sat., but Hamas will instead free all 6 of phase 1's remaining living hostages; families updated; FM says phase 2 talks to start this week
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February 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Hamas to release 6 living hostages on Saturday, after returning 4 bodies Thursday https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-to-release-6-living-hostages-on-saturday-after-returning-4-bodies-thursday/
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Knocked the wind out of me www.cnn.com/2025/02/18/m...
Hamas says it will release bodies of four hostages, including Bibas children, on Thursday and six living hostages on Saturday | CNN
Hamas on Tuesday said that it will release the dead bodies of four Israeli hostages on Thursday, including the two youngest people held by the group, Kfir and Ariel Bibas.
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February 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Knocked the wind out of me www.cnn.com/2025/02/18/m...
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LGBTQ Mental Health Resources - share widely.
February 14, 2025 at 5:10 PM
LGBTQ Mental Health Resources - share widely.
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Dive into Yiddish women’s poetry with the Yiddish Book Center's online course, “Froyen lider: Reading Yiddish Women’s Poetry Together" on Tuesdays, Feb 4, 11, 18, and 25, from 7–8:30 PM ET!
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January 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Dive into Yiddish women’s poetry with the Yiddish Book Center's online course, “Froyen lider: Reading Yiddish Women’s Poetry Together" on Tuesdays, Feb 4, 11, 18, and 25, from 7–8:30 PM ET!
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Israeli and Hamas negotiators have agreed to a cease-fire in Gaza, officials say, though many details remained unclear. The deal comes after months of shuttle diplomacy to end the war in Gaza, which began after Hamas launched an attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. nyti.ms/4jeAKD5
January 15, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Israeli and Hamas negotiators have agreed to a cease-fire in Gaza, officials say, though many details remained unclear. The deal comes after months of shuttle diplomacy to end the war in Gaza, which began after Hamas launched an attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. nyti.ms/4jeAKD5
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January 13, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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I don't intend this poem as sacrilegious; I see helping others as our most sacred obligation. But in a week where once again words feel inadequate & I see so many thoughts & prayers posts, my prayer is that we act. Give what we can, now; help how we can, now; advocate, always, for a better tomorrow.
January 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I don't intend this poem as sacrilegious; I see helping others as our most sacred obligation. But in a week where once again words feel inadequate & I see so many thoughts & prayers posts, my prayer is that we act. Give what we can, now; help how we can, now; advocate, always, for a better tomorrow.
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#ReproShabbat takes place annually when we read Parshat Mishpatim — the portion of the Torah containing verses used as the foundation of Judaism's approach to reproductive health, rights, and justice.
January 9, 2025 at 2:14 PM
#ReproShabbat takes place annually when we read Parshat Mishpatim — the portion of the Torah containing verses used as the foundation of Judaism's approach to reproductive health, rights, and justice.
2025 is here! Happy New Year!
May this year bring us health, prosperity, and peace!
May this year bring us health, prosperity, and peace!
January 1, 2025 at 2:18 AM
2025 is here! Happy New Year!
May this year bring us health, prosperity, and peace!
May this year bring us health, prosperity, and peace!
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Readings shared for Ḥag haBanot (Eid el Benat) opensiddur.org/index.php?ca...
Ḥag haBanot (Eid el Benat) Readings
This is an archive of special readings prepared for the חג הבנות | Ḥag haBanot (عيد البنات | עיד אלבנאת), for the days on which Rosh Ḥodesh Tevet coincide with Ḥanukkah. As Dr. Lori Lefkowitz has writ...
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December 31, 2024 at 3:48 AM
Readings shared for Ḥag haBanot (Eid el Benat) opensiddur.org/index.php?ca...
If latkes are similar to tater tots why not ketchup or ranch or fry sauce instead of applesauce & sour cream?
December 29, 2024 at 7:27 PM
If latkes are similar to tater tots why not ketchup or ranch or fry sauce instead of applesauce & sour cream?
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One of the lessons we can learn from the Shammai lighting model on Hanukkah (lighting eight on first night and then fewer each night) is:
Life can sometimes feel chaotic, overly bright, and busy. As we remove distractions, we regain focus.
This is represented by the single candle at the end.
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Life can sometimes feel chaotic, overly bright, and busy. As we remove distractions, we regain focus.
This is represented by the single candle at the end.
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December 26, 2024 at 9:58 PM
One of the lessons we can learn from the Shammai lighting model on Hanukkah (lighting eight on first night and then fewer each night) is:
Life can sometimes feel chaotic, overly bright, and busy. As we remove distractions, we regain focus.
This is represented by the single candle at the end.
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Life can sometimes feel chaotic, overly bright, and busy. As we remove distractions, we regain focus.
This is represented by the single candle at the end.
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Shalom, friends!
Welcome to the 2025 Daf Reactions grassroots fundraiser! (YES! It’s ✨tax-deductible!✨)
Please consider keeping the learning alive through 2025! A long time supporter is generously matching, dollar for dollar, gifts for the next $3,800! 😱🥹
Link in bio!
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Welcome to the 2025 Daf Reactions grassroots fundraiser! (YES! It’s ✨tax-deductible!✨)
Please consider keeping the learning alive through 2025! A long time supporter is generously matching, dollar for dollar, gifts for the next $3,800! 😱🥹
Link in bio!
youtube.com/shorts/NFVAP...
Launching the Daf Reactions 2025 Grassroots Fundraiser! (YES! It’s ✨tax-deductible!✨)
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December 2, 2024 at 7:56 PM
Shalom, friends!
Welcome to the 2025 Daf Reactions grassroots fundraiser! (YES! It’s ✨tax-deductible!✨)
Please consider keeping the learning alive through 2025! A long time supporter is generously matching, dollar for dollar, gifts for the next $3,800! 😱🥹
Link in bio!
youtube.com/shorts/NFVAP...
Welcome to the 2025 Daf Reactions grassroots fundraiser! (YES! It’s ✨tax-deductible!✨)
Please consider keeping the learning alive through 2025! A long time supporter is generously matching, dollar for dollar, gifts for the next $3,800! 😱🥹
Link in bio!
youtube.com/shorts/NFVAP...
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A thought for Thanksgiving
Eating too much cake is the sin of gluttony. However, eating too much pie is okay because the sin of pi is always zero.
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November 28, 2024 at 7:40 AM
A thought for Thanksgiving