#OLAM HOLIDAYS

[rebel-girl-queen-of-my-world]

Addressing the Oppression of Palestinians at Your Seder: a guide from IfNotNow

#FreePalestine #ChagPesachSameach

[fdelopera]

Never Again is NOW

This evening marks the beginning of Yom HaShoah. This Jewish holiday and Holocaust Remembrance Day marks the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.

Yom HaShoah is different than International Holocaust Remembrance Day. On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we mourn the 6 million Jews, as well as the Romani and all the others who were systematically slaughtered by the Nazis during World War II.

Yom HaShoah is the day for Jews mourn our dead and to remember the Jews who heroically fought back against the Nazis in the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. We mourn the 6 million Jews who were murdered the LAST time the entire world was infected by the mind-virus of Jew-hate.

In the midst of this current global tidal wave of Jew-hate, we Jews say NEVER AGAIN. Never again is NOW.

And a reminder to non-Jews who might try to steal this phrase:

Never Again is a Jewish phrase. Period. It doesn’t belong to non-Jews.

Never Again refers to the Shoah, and to the THOUSANDS of years of violent Jew-hatred we have endured before then.

Never Again states that we Jews will NEVER AGAIN be slaughtered by the millions.

If you are a goy, and you use this phrase for any other purpose, you are engaging in cultural appropriation.

You are appropriating Jewish trauma and pain that IS NOT YOURS.

Unless you are willing to shoulder the burden of 3500+ years of Jewish history, you do NOT get to use this phrase.

If you steal Never Again for any other context, all you are doing is broadcasting that you are a Jew-hating bigot who engages in Holocaust Inversion.

And you can take your antisemitic bigotry and go fuck off into the sun.

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Baruch ata Adonai, Eloheinu melech ha-olam, borei p’ri hagafen.

Baruch ata Adonai, Eloheinu melech ha-olam, asher kid’shanu b’mitzvotav v’ratza vanu, v’shabbat kod’sho b’ahava uv’ratzon hinchilanu, zikaron l’ma’aseh b’reishit. Ki hu yom t’chila l’mikra-ay kodesh, zaycher l’tziat mitzrayim. Ki vanu vacharta v’otanu kidashta mikol ha’amim. V’shabbat kod-shi-cha b’ahava uv’ratzon hinchal tanu. Baruch ata Adonai, mi’kadesh ha Shabbat.

(Blessed are you, Lord our G-d, Ruler of the Universe, who creates the fruit of the vine.

Blessed are you, Lord our G-d, Ruler of the Universe, how has sanctified us with his commandments and favored us, and given us in love and favor his holy Shabbat as an inheritance, as a remembrance of the act of creation. For this day is the beginning of all holy days, a remembrance of the Exodus from Egypt. For you have chosen us and you have blessed us from among all the nations. And you have bequeathed us your holy Shabbat in love and favor. Blessed are you, Lord, who sanctifies Shabbat.)

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Feel this, to all those races, colors, and creeds, every man bleeds

For the countless victims and all the families of the murdered, tortured, enslaved

Raped, robbed and persecuted — Never Again

To the men, women, and children who died in their struggle to live

Never to be forgotten, Reuven Ben Menachem, yo…

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My own blood dragged through the mud

Perished in my heart, still cherished and loved

Stripped of our pride, everything we lived for

Families cried, there's nowhere to run to, nowhere to hide

Tossed to the side, access denied

6 million died, for what?

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Yo, a man shot dead in his back

Helpless women and children under constant attack

For no reason 'til the next season and we still bleeding

Yo it's freezing and men burn in Hell, some for squeezing

No hope for a remedy, nothing to believe

Moving targets who walk with the star on their sleeve

Forever marked with a number tattooed to your body

Late night, eyes closed, clutched to my shotty

Having visions, flashes of death camps and prisons

No provisions, deceived by the Devil's decisions

Forced into a slave, death before dishonor

For those men who were brave, shot and sent to their grave

Can't awaken, it's too late, everything's been taken

I'm shaken, family, history in the making

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Never again shall we march like sheep to the slaughter

Never again shall we sit and take orders

Stripped of our culture, robbed of our name

Raped of our freedom and thrown into the flames

Forced from our families, taken from our homes

Removed from our G-d then burned of our bones

Never again, never again, shall we march like sheep to the slaughter

Never again leave our sons and daughters

Stripped of our culture, robbed of our name

(Never again) Raped of our freedom and thrown into the flames

Forced from our families, taken from our homes

Removed from our G-d and everything we own (Never again)

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Some fled through the rumors of wars

But most left for dead, few escaped to the shores

With just one loaf of bread, banished

Called in for questioning and vanished, never to be seen again

I can't express the pain, that was felt in the train

To Auschwitz, tears poured down like rain

Naked, face to face with the master race

Hatred, blood, and David, my heart belongs to God and stays sacred

Rabbis and priests, disabled individuals

The poor, the scholars — all labeled common criminals

Mass extermination, total annihilation

Shipped into the ghetto and prepared for liquidation

Tortured and starved, innocent experiments

Stripped down and carved up or gassed to death

The last hour, I smelled the flowers

Flashbacks of family then sent to the showers

Powerless, undressed, women with babies clumped tight to their chest — crying

Who would've guessed — dying

Another life lost, count the cost

Another body gas-burned and tossed in the Holocaust

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Never again shall we march like sheep to the slaughter

Never again leave our sons and daughters

Stripped of our culture, robbed of our name

Raped of our freedom and thrown into the flames

Forced from our families, taken from our homes

Removed from our G-d and everything we own

Never again, never again, shall we march like sheep to the slaughter

Never again shall we sit and take orders

Stripped of our culture, robbed of our name

(Never again) Raped of our freedom and thrown into the flames

Forced from our families, taken from our homes

Removed from our G-d then burned of our bones (Never again)

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Never Again. Never Again.

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From the USA to Afghanistan

From Israel to Pakistan

From Iraq to Iran

To Russia, Poland, and France

From China over to Japan

Worldwide

Never Again

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Shema Yisrael Adonai eloheinu Adonai ehad

(“Hear O Yisrael, the Lord is our G-d, the Lord is One.” The Shema is the most important prayer in Judaism. It is the declaration of our faith in one G-d. Jews say the Shema prayer every day, in the morning and evening. And we also say the Shema before we die.)

FIRE!

*GUNSHOT*

[ask-maxie-boy]

Goonion's Ghoul is coming to AO3

Doing a bit of a rewrite, only 1 chapter in so far, but. yea! here it is. If you dont know, silly little fic where Danny finds himself as rep for the Goon Union of Gotham (aka the Goonion)

Tag list under cut

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[vaspider]

What got you to "discover" judaism is for you ? What memory do you hold of the first jewish holiday you celebrate as a child of Abraham ?

Im not sure if that is how I should say it, but happy Chanukah :)

I remember the first time that someone explained the concept of tikkun olam to me, and the idea that the Moshiach won't come to save us but will arrive once we have prepared the world and made paradise ourselves. It was like my brain... rang like a bell. I don't know how else to explain it -- it's like suddenly every problem I had with my Evangelical upbringing and how Evangelicals handle responsibility and forgiveness and all of it just... worked, suddenly. And the more I've studied since then, the more in love I have fallen with being Jewish, with our people, with our sense of humor, our perseverance. It was like coming home.

And it helped very much that Owl, who used to be on here but left several years ago, was coming home to Judaism at the same time, so he was rediscovering a love for Judaism while I was falling in love with it.

The first holiday I celebrated after my beit din was Shabbat. I was called up to the bimah, given my Hebrew name, and got to hold a 400-year-old Torah which was smuggled out of what is now the Czech Republic during the run-up to the Shoah. The community it came from was completely obliterated in the Shoah.

That Torah is in such fragile shape that when I was adopted, it was never read. It was only used for conversions and for the confirmation class every year, and carried around the sanctuary on holidays in a procession called hakafot, or circuits. Since then, they've placed it in a specialized conservation case in the memorial alcove because it's too fragile to even be carried.

I was asked later if it was heavy, and I said, "not at all, and immeasurably."

Chag Sameach. :)

[lvebug]

andie grew up in an entirely ashkenazi jewish household. both her parents were reform jewish (her dad only on his dad's side) who raised andie to be the same. reform judaism is the more "lax" of the denominations and focuses a lot of the ethics and teachings of judaism over religious belief and practices. how closely andie participates in jewish cultural/religious activities will vary during her life. as a kid her parents celebrate most of the significant holidays—shabbat, passover, yom kippur & rosh hashanah, channukah, purim, sukkot & simchat torah, shavu'ot. some are celebrated every year, some only some years, and some more acknowledged than fully celebrated, but regardless judaism plays a very large part in andie's childhood. the community and teachings are especially foundational and are vital aspects to who andie and lovebug are. the teachings in her family that are most pushed and that resonate the most with her are concepts of tzedakah (charity), tikkun olam (the idea of healing the world through acts of kindness; the idea that jews bear responsibility not just for themselves but also for the welfare of others/society (this also ties into jewish guilt)), kindness or loving-kindness (chesed) & i feel like im forgetting something but you get the gist.

when her parents die and she goes to live with her uncle tommy, the values stay but a lot of the practices fall to the wayside. tommy is also jewish but doesn't celebrate as many of the rituals as andie's family did. they do the biggest holidays together and find their own chiller balance for shabbat (that does not involve taking a day of rest—partly because tommy never did once he moved out and partly because as a firefighter pikuach nefesh supersedes). jewish ideas and teachings are still all around her and andie never loses faith in those ideas even as her faith in god is rocky and always will be.

when she is older and living on her own/more independently she will pick up some of the rituals again with more purpose and care. shabbat becomes a bigger and more reliable thing for her and she invites friends (both jewish and not) to come celebrate it with her every week. FEAST is obviously something she's passionate about but is also always ties into tzedakah (i am also of the belief that the parkers are jewish, making it just as significat for may and for peter) (they are also always invited to shabbat). everything about lovebug and being lovebug and who lovebug represents also ties directly into andie's judaism (and peter's being spiderman) but that's a separate post

[sorrymyrabbisaidno]

Why, Might you ask, are secular jews considered Jewish but Jews who convert to Christianity are not? Because secular Jews do not abandon their community.

When you leave the culture/religion/tribe of Judaism to become Christian you are leaving. You have said (Assuming you're not leaving under duress) that you no longer want to be a part of Am Yisrael.

Now, like i've said before by strictest definitions you are still a Jew. That can never change. However, your relationship to the community is drastically altered.

And when people say "they're not a Jew anymore" they are not saying that their ancestry has changed. Or that their DNA is altered. Or that they aren't ethnically Jewish anymore (I don't think). What they are saying is "this person has chosen to leave us for an idolatrous faith/culture. What they are doing is not a form of Judaism, is not Jewish in any way and is not sanctioned by our community".

Secular Jews are different. Because they still claim Judaism as a culture. They may go to shul on the high holidays (or not), or celebrate pesach (or not), or celebrate their hebrew birthday (or not), or use their hebrew name (or not). They may still carry values of Judaism with them like caring for the poor, the orphan, the stranger and the widow, or tikkun olam. They may have a Jewish understanding of concepts like morality and sin and how to make amends with people you've wronged. They may want a Jewish wedding ceremony or elements of one. They may have a deep connection to Israel. They may call their grandparents bubbe and zayde.

Like secular Jews are often still firmly rooted in Judaism, even if they don't believe in Hashem.

Messianic Christians are *not* rooted in Judaism.

Hope that explains the difference. At least in my opinion.

[jewish-vents]

My friend is not affiliated with any religion but is unfortunately also very disrespectful to anyone religious.

I would consider myself a secular Jew. I recite some Jewish prayers and celebrate some of the holidays, but I haven’t stepped foot in a synagogue in years and my relationship with Judaism the religion is much more complicated than the relationship I have with Jewish culture.

It still hurts me to see my friend bash people for believing in any sort of divine power, even if I do not believe in G-d myself anymore. I have nothing but respect for my more observant siblings in the Jewish community and for people who follow other religions and believe in other higher powers. I also respect those who are not religious and do not believe in any sort of higher power, and may tentatively consider myself one of them, although I will never let go of my ties to Jewish culture and my Jewish family.

I wish my friend could hold respect for religious people, while still choosing not to be religious. Diversity of belief is an important part of society as a whole, and we must hold space for those who come from different backgrounds or have beliefs in regard to religion that differ from our own.

The phrase “olam chesed yibaneh” comes to mind. I think we must build this world with love, for all people, regardless of their relationship to religion. I wish my friend could hold more love in their heart than contempt.

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[eretzyisrael]

by Dexter Van Zile

Anyone who has any doubts about the success enjoyed by the Islamist-led campaign to squeeze Jews out of the public square in the US needs to watch the video��of the Boston City Council meeting that took place on February 14, 2024. The success of this campaign was on full display when District Six City Councilor Ben Weber, the only Jew on the council, withdrew a “negotiated ceasefire” resolution from the agenda. It was yet another moment when the Tikkun Olam agenda of “repairing the world” was handed its head by Islamist activism in the United States.

Weber’s resolution was pretty straightforward and “balanced.” In addition to highlighting the suffering of both Israelis and Palestinians and calling for a negotiated ceasefire between Hamas and the Netanyahu government, Weber’s resolution asked councilors to call on Hamas to return the hostages it took on October 7, and work for the safe return of Massachusetts residents stuck in Gaza.

Before announcing that he was withdrawing the resolution from consideration, Weber declared that while writing the resolution, he sought input from fellow councilors, officials from Boston’s Jewish Community Relations Council, and a prominent Boston-area Palestinian-American lawyer working to get Massachusetts families safely out of Gaza. Weber didn’t say which councilors he spoke to, but The Boston Globe subsequently reported that Weber had spoken with former council president (and Israel supporter) Ed Flynn and anti-Israel zealot Tania Fernandes Anderson.

The dialogue was to no avail. “It has come to my attention that the language of the resolution I drafted may cause more division, which is the opposite of what I hope to do,” Weber said. “So out of my respect to my council colleagues and members of the Boston community, I withdraw this resolution to have further conversations.” In short, Weber, a first-term city councilor, didn’t want to force his colleagues to declare their response to the October 7 massacre openly, because to do so would make him a one-term city councilor.

After the meeting, Weber told me that he felt obligated to withdraw the resolution after unnamed people expressed concerns that it was promoting the involuntary departure of Palestinians from Gaza and that it appeared to promote “one side over the other.” The notion that Weber’s resolution promoted the involuntary evacuation of Palestinians from Gaza is an intentional misreading of the text. Weber’s resolution says nothing about the expulsion of Palestinians. And as far as “taking sides,” the resolution was clearly written as an attempt to mollify “pro-Palestinian” (anti-Israel) activists, including Fernandes Anderson, by highlighting the suffering in Gaza without acknowledging it was Hamas who was responsible for this suffering. The logic is simple. If there would have been no October 7 massacre (and no terrorism from Gaza before that), there would never have been any conflict in Gaza.

If Weber had been paying attention, he would likely have spared himself the humiliation of having to withdraw the resolution by not submitting it in the first place. It’s not as if Boston isn’t in bad need of some Tikkun Olam.

But beyond these problems, speaking openly about Hamas’ October 7 massacre and its aftermath is becoming increasingly out of bounds for Israel and its supporters, Jews especially, in American civil society. Jews on college campuses have been bullied and harassed for years and this bullying has only become more intense in the aftermath of October 7. Jewish students have been forced to seek shelter in libraries and classrooms, as Hamas supporters, campus Islamists, and their progressive allies recreate the modern-day equivalent of the “ghetto bench,” which drove Jews into hiding in Polish colleges and universities in the 1930s.

[hypogryffin]

genuinely curious by what you mean by "jewish (factual)" in your tier list. i can assume for a couple what you mean (sophia as an example) but i dont see how the others could be like jewish-coded! interested in hearing your thoughts

link to the first post for claritys sake, but this is the tier in question:

ok so for clarification: i made the tier list a little while ago and then scheduled it for later to keep uploads consistent, something i usually do all the time but am not for this discussion for now. this means that by the day the tier list posted, i was already a few weeks or so divorced from the actual creation of it, so some of my opinions have changed (as i said in the og post, i was unsure on a good portion of the characters even when i first queued the list), and some of my reasonings behind placements have been lost to time and my silly little goldfish memory.

bc of this, as of now as im trying to find a distinct line between "jewish (factual)" and "jewish (based on vibes)", the criteria for "factual" is sort of murky. some placements in the category were serious, but a lot of them were also entirely for joking reasons, and i had moved on as soon as i was done laughing to myself without coming back to it.

all this is to say, i have no idea how to summarise it, so im going to explain everything i can remember about my thought process at the time so you can see where i was coming from.

SOPHIA:

yup 👍.

ok so for the uninformed, sophia is the name of a gnostic figure and the specifics change depending on the context of which ur referring to her in, but in judaism specifically sophia was given as a translated name for chokmah which is like a being thats like really important in kabbalah and considered like. this sort of i guess personification of divine wisdom?

anyways this is a concept that i doubt im anywhere near the first person to bring up, so im not gonna spend a lot of time on it like i will the things i havent heard other people talk about. like the whole "good friend of humanity" thing! judaism puts a lot of emphasis on kindness and care for other people and i think its important that thats so big for her character and for how jewish she can be read as. she is also jewish because i like her :^).

TATSUYA:

suffers endlessly because g-d hates *him*, specifically, and he hates g-d right back. jewish.

that was a joke. ok so right out the gate i think the whole "fighting hitler" aspect of IS should count for something during the discussion of which characters are jewish. like just putting that out there. anyways tatsuya is jewish because of eternal punishment. specifically, you know how hes like super into "atonement" and repentance? bro would really have benefited from going to a high holidays service lemme tell you. and he does it in a specific way thats like. his atonement is actively trying to repair what hes fixed right like hes not doing what hes doing to be redeemed, hes doing it because its his responsibility to fix whats been broken. i just idk how to explain it properly but thats a thought process your rabbi talks you through in jew school yknow?

also theres this thing called tikkun olam, which literally translates as "repairing the world". so it means more like. doing ur best as a citizen to improve community and country, or general social work. but just considering it as taking the literal translation, then its just like... yep. that sure is what hes doing isnt it

also, killed hitler. hashtag work

KATSUYA:

placed here mostly because being tatsuyas brother, theyd probably be at a similar "level" of religiosity. however there are some unique things i want to point out here;

katsuya like embodies the idea of "tzedek tzedek tirdof" like. its unfortunate hes a cop but for a cop hes a pretty good person? hes pretty uncompromising on right and wrong, and in a way that totally lines up w tzedek tzedek tirdof as its described in the torah.

extra emphasis on his compassion, as in theres like that core facet of judaism, the tikkun olam, where people have a moral obligation to help others; not just do good as oneself, but also stop other people from doing bad. that last bit doesnt really matter, cuz im bringing it up so i can talk about katsuya as a police officer to clear his dads name and try and ensure a better future for his brother. he gave up his dreams for them.

i mean, when i say "giving up his dreams", im kinda laughing to myself bc theres no way he ran it past his parents bc if he looked his jewish mother in the eye and said "i want to be a pastry chef" he would not make it out of the room alive. hed go "my dream is to become a pâtissier" and his mom would immediately be like "no its not its to be an accountant" and that would be the end of the discussion

also, i think he would make some of the best fucking challah in the world. hed make matzo ball soup that could make you jizz your pants just looking at it. look me in the eyes and tell me that he doesnt actually go nuts at rosh hashana when he gets to make the round challah with the raisins in it and stuff or whatever else. there is such a crystal clear vision in my mind of him rocking this apron my dad used to have that says "real men make latkes". it was pink and ugly as sin and i think it would be katsuyas most prized possession.

LABRYS:

her name is fucking labrys obviously shes a jewish lesbian. next.

/j i will actually talk about this. like not mentioning the only survivor of her upbringing, which isnt a one to one considering the death match portion of her backstory but still close enough to feel um. relavant to jewish culture. she acts very...stereotypically jewish?

its not entirely the accent, but it is...part of it. so like i know its like a new jersey accent and that the stereotype is new york, i guess? but im not american and i dont rlly know the difference. they look close enough to each other on a map tho so i think it counts

but also shes like kinda confrontational in a way i specifically associate with jewish people or jewish characters? like not really bitchy but argumentative right, shes got this really sarcastic or mocking sense of humour. and girl kvetches with the best of them.

(also, side note: since i made the original list, i found out that the voice actress for aegis in p3 reload, dawn m bennett, is actually jewish! if i were to remake the tier list, aegis would be moved up from "vibes" to "factual" because of this. mentioning that here because of the sister thing :).)

JOKER:

kills g-d which is the jewish dream. this is a another joke.

someone in the replies of the tier list said something abt a possible reason being that he has an "abrahamic figure" as his ult. persona, which could be a good point if satanael was actually an abrahamic figure! but it is not. like ok im not a history guy but satanael is a name used in the 2nd book of enoch, which arguably could be part of jewish "canon" (i know this is actually the term for it but fandom has rotted my brain and it sounds terminally online to use it in terms of real life religiosity) but most rabbis agree it like is not, and theyre kind of who im listening to on this, and quick google search says even in christianity, enoch is debatable? idk

so like satanael isnt in the torah. and if anyone says "oh its just like another name for satan so technically--" shut up i know. satan isnt real in the torah either. ok like "satan" is used as a term, but not as like the specific dude that like rules hell. hes just like at most a specific dude who is not a devil/cast from heaven or whatever, but instead is a lawyer. more often its a concept, something representative of like the urge to go against g-ds will or a kosher life, this "evil inclination" which everyone is born possessing and grapples with when trying to be a good person. NOT THE SAME AS THE CHRISTIAN SATAN. WHICH IS WHAT P5 WAS GOING FOR. SATAN IN JUDAISM IS NOT A "super demon lord" or whatever they call it in the text of the game

satanael isnt an abrahamic figure and i dont think satan is either cuz its so different between religions and honestly i think calling things abrahamic religions, at least w the context i hear of it, is like kind of a misnomer or just kind of generally misleading cuz judaism christianity and islam are all so different and if were talking about this i think whoever invented the term judeochristian should eat a sheet of glass for it because whenever i hear those terms its very clear the person saying it means just christianity but theyre trying to be inclusive without actually putting the work in and thats not the point of this.

ok if im honest, as i think abt it joker isnt like. really... super jewish, in a way that you can point out? its just like... this overall vibe im having trouble explaining which is probably also like super influenced by how much i like him. i want to say that this strict sense of right and wrong that remains uninfluenced by the rest of society is something that clearly creates or maybe just intensifies this like. empathy for other people that reminds me of this concept in judaism which i cant remember the hebrew name of rn but i think its most commonly translated to english as "lovingkindness", one word? or that the whole idea of the phantom thieves can be contributed to tikkun olam. but, on the other hand, even if lovingkindness is what i personally consider one of jokers core character traits, the other one is pure, blinding rage.

im not going to go super into it, because im a few years rusty of torah study bc its only really consistently done in my community for kids preparing for bnai mitzvah cuz of how few people we have in our congregation. but from what i remember, my interpretation of the exact limit between righteous and sinful anger is a bit more... lax than the average jew's, or at least the average rabbi's, meaning mine, lol. either way anger is almost always seen as sinful because its an emotion that can like. turn you from g-d, its the same thing that invokes that "evil inclination" we just talked abt. so, joker textually feels this rage that arsene, his other self, literally refers to as "sacrilegious", something that very clearly states that he is willing to *knowingly* commit sins for this rage and is perfectly capable of causing undue harm to others for it, which is exactly the reason why judaism warns of anger. this means jokers anger is distinctly against jewish teachings.

again, im really lax, my familys reform (/lh) and i think there are some parts of this characterisation that make me feel this rage is overall constructive, especially considering that is what feeds his constant practice of lovingkindness and tikkun olam, but it being such a huge facet of his personality (made worse bc as a silent protagonist, you really have to search to get away from this trait) brings him down on the Jew Scale(tm).

in short, now that im really discussing this id probably move him to incredibly jewish based on vibes or even to just "jewish" no further classification. but even w the undying sinful anger thing i cant not think of him as jewish and i dont think its just bc hes one of my favourite characters of all time.

also that hair texture looking really familiar is all🤔🤔. all im saying that is in the tutorial, instead of "frizzy hair", morgana deffo should have been calling them blondie and jewfro /j /j /j

EDIT AND JOKERS KITCHEN!! JOKERS KITCHEN!! FOOD AS A LOVE LANGUAGE!! IN P5 YOU MAKE FOOD FOR YOUR FRIENDS AND YOU PUT LOVE INTO IT

MORGANA:

i know i put morgana before joker in the tier but i think in order to rlly discuss morgana we needed joker first bc part of my reason for putting them in the same tier is because they really are a pair, do not separate.

anyways, morgana does have a lot of the same problems as joker when it comes to being difficult to pin down. his inclination to tikkun olam is similar, sort of even greater than jokers depending on personal characterisation of joker, but instead of this discrepancy of his jewishness being anger, the ethical conundrum with morgana is sort of. arrogance? like, i have trouble figuring out how to really put into words how i feel abt morganas "lovingkindness", because it is so hard to understand where hes at in terms of empathy?? like. fucking. idk hes definitely a very caring person but its not exactly like

ok i cant figure out how to say it moving on. i used the word arrogance even though i dont really think thats right, because morgana has never seemed haughty. his "arrogance" is really just him making up for an inferiority complex caused by the amnesia thing, its not as if he genuinely totally believes himself to be above the others. but like no matter what it stems from, the way he behaves and his personal pride hurts people. ie the okumura arc, or his entire relationship w ryuuji. he speaks ill of others, belittles them to bring himself up, etc. arrogance and excess pride is as condemned as anger in judaism if not moreso, since its even less useful/constructive to be "arrogant" than it is to be angry. OH ok so what i meant with the hard to figure out his empathy thing is this actually!! hes very caring and has a really notable respect for human life but its always at war with his need to prove himself, so even if when you think about it its like Oh Morgana Is A Really Caring Person, which makes sense because he was created from human desire and as such is really in touch with what people need, the desperation he has to be seen as "worthy" comes off as wanting to be seen as "above", even if it means trying to get the people around him as being considered "below" him.

tldr so if it was just those two traits i think id have to move morgana lower on the list, alongside joker.

HOWEVER. speaking directly to the other jews in the crowd, but morgana is totally textually a golem, right? like not exactly, obviously, but think about it. morganas a being of the velvet room because he was created from "the dregs of human hope" (canonical line from yaldaboath that i think about more than what can be considered healthy tbh), whose job is was and always will be to protect and guide the trickster and his community, the phantom thieves. hes a golem right? am i insane? am i seeing things? i dont care, im not giving up on this interpretation, so morgana is factually and canonically jewish cuz of it.

ZEN:

i do not remember.

as of today id probably move him to either jewish no other classification or not jewish. my b guys. anyways

JUN:

life is indescribable torment, and then hes also got additional, mostly unrelated, mommy issues. judaism 101.

also his suspenders when he was a kid are the most young jewish lad shit in the history of ever like i have seen that exact outfit on a young boy every time i go to temple, and each time it is a different kid

ok more seriously, i really do think juns story-- specifically his relationship with memory-- can easily be extracted into a jewish narrative. like nyarlathotep messed with his memories and convinced him that the other members of the masked circle killed maya right. and so the way he fanatically reminded himself of the past was a mix of trauma and active manipulation. but if i think abt it a certain way i also can see it as like. ok so in judaism memory is really important and like a lot of the time during for example passover, youre meant to refer to yourself as being a jew in egypt, saying "we" instead of "them" and such. but im specifically meaning how important memory/remembrance is in grieving. jun in his grief for mayas perceived death "kept her alive" in a way. she was never forgotten, and so she never died. even though the entire masked circle forgot, from trauma or fear or guilt or whatever, jun held on, remembering her, and so she survived. joker took peoples dreams but his actions also caused them to be completely be forgotten. they were alive, but they were robbed of their ability to be remembered at all, and so they were as good as dead even still breathing and talking.

retroactively, this idea enforces tatsuyas jewishness, considering the entire story of eternal punishment. he refused to forget the masked circle, even though it hurts.

anyways back to jun, i also think the whole repentance thing is important too. he hurt people in his anger and sorrow and spends the rest of his life (until the world is reset at least lol) atoning for his wrongdoings.

also, i know i said kid him is super jewish looking, but he has not gotten better as hes grown up. 17y.o him is exactly the guy your bubbe will pull up on facebook and be like "this is the grandson of my friend or whoever! you should go on a date with him, hes your age! he looks a bit gay but hes a very successful doctor! ...and hes JEWISH YAKNOW...." and ur like "ok bubbe"

ERIKO:

i actually do not recall exactly why she is in this tier specifically. the only thing i for sure remember was that i at least partially placed her here bc of her fascination with the occult.

HIKARI:

ok this one was kinda me goofing. its the whole extended family thing like whats more jewish than being actively discouraged from a creative career for something "safe" and "normal?" bro the aunt might as well have dropped the "being a doctor is very respectable" line in the song.

but like even without that, wanting to be a director or associated with film? hitting her with the jew beam. mazel tov babygirl.

[thejewishjoy]

I think a photography section would be lovely. A section for people's taglit photos, holiday displays, etc. A section for mazel tovs might go with the "Joy" section but I'd so so love to see a list of "Mazel tov to Ruth for passing rabbinical exams!" "Yasher koach to my kiddo Zvi, who did great at his bar mitzvah."

yes! I’ll add this to the categories for sure! Someone else also suggested a Tikkun Olam section of good things that have succeeded.

[historicalfictionsims]

Hello! Rebecca in 🌈 style please 😄

Rebecca Rubin in Y2K

Rebecca's Jewish heritage would still be important to her. Every week she studies the Torah to prepare for her Bat Mitzvah, which is still a few years away. At school all winter traditions are encouraged, so she's happy to make crafts for Hanukkah along with Christmas and other holidays. Always looking for new ways to make people laugh, Rebecca's favorite TV show is All That, which originally ran from 1994-2005.

I knew immediately that I wanted to use these overalls, which remind me of one of the illustrations of Lindsey Bergman. Both girls embody the saying "tikkun olam," to repair the world.

Hat & Shoes / Hair / Overalls

CC thanks to: @pluto-sims, @musilizzy, @clumsyalienn

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[rose-in-a-fisted-glove]

This is pretty good advice if you're in a shorter term job or if you're a reasonably healthy person but is too restrictive for either building a career or creating a rapport if you're noticeably chronically ill.

Here's two examples of when it can be beneficial to disclose chronic illnesses (that don't have societal taboos associated with them)

I told management about my IBS (and provided a doctors note), because I was often late to work because my IBS acts up in the morning. The risks from being considered a careless employee was higher than the risks from being a chronically ill employee who works hard and produces good results.

The same thing with my doctor appointments. Instead of being seen as taking a lot of leave without reason, I email my bosslady all the times I need off for doctor type visits at the beginning of each month. I don't specify which doctor visits are for what doctor, but do specify which ones I can work before/after and which ones are all day affairs. This, again, reinforces that I am a conscientious employee with health issues.

As for careers/positions with potential for promotions, those require politicking. Whether they should is a whole other story, but they do. You need to be someone who other people think positively about. And, yes, that should be because of your work but it isn't entirely. A few minutes here or there chatting with your management about innocuous things is a great way to do that. Never forget they're the management but do chat.

For example, my bosslady and I both like musicals so sometimes we chat about that. I don't tell her about how I feel the Newsies stage musical took all the teeth and grit out of the story by downplaying the class struggles and making it about generational change. I do tell her how much I loved how Hadestown used stage lighting as an active element of storytelling.

For another example, one of the other supervisors has a Jewish wife and kids. We talk about how we're going to celebrate the holidays and about food and recipes. I don't talk about Tikkun Olam with him, about activism, and certainly not about my admiration of Sugihara

These sorts of small interactions help you be someone that they think of when it comes time for a project that will help build your resume or if it comes down to you and another person for a promotion. They "just feel that you're the better fit for the position".

Again, not debating that it's a shitty thing to have to do, but needs must.

And for coworkers. Unless you work in a truly toxic environment, they're not your enemies. Don't mention anything that could be used against you if they become management but do feel free to chat during lunch, before meetings, and on your 15 (if you get one). Talk about the TVs you're watching, the books you're reading (within reason), about your hobby bird watching or cosplay making, or what have you. You don't have to but don't feel like you can't. Who knows, maybe you'll make a friend-friend from a work friend.

[kadimadayschool]

Discovering Kadima Day School: A Premier Jewish School in California

When it comes to providing a quality education infused with rich cultural values, Kadima Day School stands out as a leading Jewish school in California. Located in Los Angeles, Kadima Day School offers a unique blend of academic excellence and Jewish education that nurtures the mind and spirit of every student. Let’s explore the various aspects that make Kadima Day School the ideal choice for families seeking a Jewish education in California.

A Holistic Approach to Education

At Kadima Day School, the educational philosophy centers on a holistic approach, where students are encouraged to develop academically, socially, and emotionally. The school believes that education goes beyond textbooks and tests; it is about instilling values, fostering critical thinking, and preparing students for a life of purpose. By integrating Jewish teachings and traditions into everyday learning, Kadima Day School provides students with a well-rounded education that celebrates their heritage while preparing them for the future.

Strong Academic Programs

As a premier Jewish school in California, Kadima Day School offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to challenge students and stimulate their intellectual growth. The school employs highly qualified educators who are passionate about teaching and dedicated to fostering a love of learning. Students engage in a wide range of subjects, including mathematics, science, literature, and the arts, all while incorporating Jewish history and values into their lessons.

In addition to a robust academic program, Kadima Day School places a strong emphasis on critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The curriculum is designed to encourage creativity and innovation, allowing students to explore their interests and develop their unique talents. This focus on academic excellence ensures that graduates are well-prepared for high school and beyond.

A Strong Community Connection

One of the hallmarks of Kadima Day School is its strong sense of community. The school fosters an environment where students, parents, and faculty work collaboratively to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. Regular community events, parent-teacher conferences, and volunteer opportunities ensure that families are actively involved in their children’s education.

Being part of a Jewish community is especially important for families seeking a Jewish school in California. At Kadima Day School, students not only learn about their heritage but also build lifelong friendships and connections with their peers. This sense of belonging fosters a supportive environment that enhances the educational experience for every child.

Emphasis on Jewish Values and Culture

Kadima Day School is committed to instilling Jewish values in its students. The school’s curriculum includes Hebrew language instruction, Jewish history, and the study of Jewish texts, all of which help students develop a strong Jewish identity. Through various programs, students learn about the importance of community, social justice, and the values of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world).

Celebrating Jewish holidays and traditions is an integral part of life at Kadima Day School. Students participate in meaningful rituals and celebrations, such as Shabbat, Passover, and Hanukkah, which deepen their understanding of Jewish culture and foster a sense of pride in their heritage.

Preparing for the Future

As a leading Jewish school in California, Kadima Day School prepares students for the challenges of the future. By emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, and ethical decision-making, the school equips students with the skills they need to navigate an ever-changing world. Graduates leave Kadima Day School not only with a solid academic foundation but also with a strong sense of purpose and commitment to their community.

Choosing the right educational institution for your child is a significant decision, and Kadima Day School stands out as a premier Jewish school in California. With its holistic approach to education, strong academic programs, emphasis on Jewish values, and commitment to community, Kadima Day School provides a nurturing environment where students can thrive. If you are considering a Jewish school in California for your family, Kadima Day School is a choice that promises to inspire and educate the next generation of leaders.

Visit Kadima Day School’s website or contact their admissions office today to learn more about the programs they offer and how they can be the perfect fit for your child’s education.

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[dfroza]

A link to my personal reading of the Scriptures

for the 22nd of October 2024 with a paired chapter from each Testament (the First & the New Covenant) of the Bible

[The Book of Mark, Chapter 2 • The Book of Ruth, Chapter 2]

along with Today’s reading from the ancient books of Proverbs and Psalms with Proverbs 22 and Psalm 22 coinciding with the day of the month, accompanied by Psalm 31 for the 31st day of Astronomical Autumn, and Psalm 146 for day 296 of the year (with the consummate book of 150 Psalms in its 2nd revolution this year)

A post by John Parsons:

Though Sukkot is called the “Season of Our Joy” (z’man simchateinu), it might surprise you to learn that the somber scroll of Ecclesiastes (קהֶלֶת) is traditionally recited on the Sabbath of the festival. According to midrash, this custom arose during the First Temple period, when the Jews would visit King Solomon to pay their respects during the holidays: “And all the men of Israel assembled to King Solomon at the feast in the month Ethanim, which is the seventh month [i.e., Tishri]” (1 Kings 8:2). On that occasion the King taught the nation Kohelet (Ecclesiastes) as a countermeasure to the lightheartedness and gaiety that had become associated with the festival of Sukkot.

“Vanity of vanities, says Kohelet, vanity of vanities! All is vanity” (Eccl. 1:2). In light of the inevitability of death and decay, praiseworthy is the man who accepts the passing shadows of his days, and who realizes the emptiness of pleasures, wealth, and worldly ambition. Like the sukkah itself, Kohelet reminds us of the transitory nature of life in olam ha-zeh (this world). Therefore Solomon admonishes us to soberly remember God our Creator and Judge: “Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil” (Eccl. 12:13-14).

It is to their credit that the Jewish sages finally decided to include Ecclesiastes as part of the accepted canon, however, since it takes humility to admit that we must continue to seek God, despite our uncertainty in this world. After surveying the emptiness of “life under the sun,” Solomon concludes his reflection by admonishing us to find healing and peace with God.

The Holiday of Sukkot also recalls the “Clouds of Glory” that surrounded Israel during the Exodus. The commandment, “You shall dwell in booths for seven days” (Lev. 23:42) therefore commemorates the sheltering Presence of the Shekhinah - not simply to recall that the people lived in temporary structures in the desert. God commanded the observance of this holiday “so that future generations will know that I had the children of Israel live in booths when I brought them forth from Egypt” (Lev. 23:43). The miracle is the sheltering Presence of God - not the booths themselves. The sukkah therefore serves as a sign that God loves us, that He delights in our well-being, and that He tenderly protects us from hardship. Were it not for God’s constant care, we would perish in the wilderness of this world...

Trusting in the love of God enables us to behold His surrounding presence and glory. Thus says the LORD, "I remember the devotion of your youth, your love as a bride, how you followed me into the wilderness, to a land not sown” (Jer. 2:2). Rashi notes that the goal of the Exodus (i.e., redemption) was to “bring the beloved into the King’s chambers” (Song 1:4). The beloved was to be ready to receive God’s embrace. Therefore, when the LORD delivered Israel from bondage in Egypt, He did not take them on the “fast track” to the Promised Land (though He certainly could have done so). No, there was a circuitous route to take, a divinely appointed wandering, a Divine “stroll of betrothal,” if you will.

God led people directly into the desert to reveal Himself to them. He sheltered them in Clouds of Glory. He embittered waters to make them sweet once again; He let stomachs growl to provide the Bread of life; He parched mouths to give Living Water from the "Rock that was struck" (1 Cor. 10:4). God did all this to reveal to his newly redeemed people that He is the satisfaction of all their longings. He rescued his bride from the house of slavery and now wanted to refine her to receive greater revelation to come. He was "wooing" or "courting" her to bring her beneath a canopy of stars at Sinai, and He needed them to dwell as strangers with Him in the desert for them to take hold of His love...

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Eccl. 12:12-13 Hebrew reading:

https://hebrew4christians.com/Blessings/Blessing_Cards/eccl12-13-jjp.mp3

Hebrew page:

https://hebrew4christians.com/Blessings/Blessing_Cards/eccl12-13-lesson.pdf

10.21.24 • Facebook

from Today’s email by Israel365

Today’s message (Days of Praise) from the Institute for Creation Research

[adrabas]

Empowering the Next Generation: Ontario's Jewish Educational Approach

The Jewish education program in Ontario plays a vital role in preserving cultural heritage and imparting values that help shape the next generation of Jewish youth. These programs go beyond the academic curriculum, focusing on both religious education and personal development. By combining traditional Jewish teachings with modern educational methods, these programs equip students with the skills, knowledge, and values to succeed in today's world. Today we will explore how Jewish education programs in Ontario impact the lives of students and contribute to shaping future leaders within the Jewish community.

The Structure of Jewish Education in Ontario

Jewish education programs in Ontario typically consist of day schools, supplementary schools, and high school programs, offering a range of options for students and families. Day schools provide a full-time curriculum where students study both secular and Jewish subjects, while supplementary schools offer religious education outside of regular school hours.

In these institutions, students receive instruction in core subjects like math, science, and language arts alongside Jewish studies, including Hebrew language, Torah, Jewish history, and religious customs. This dual curriculum not only fosters academic success but also reinforces a deep connection to Jewish identity, culture, and traditions.

Developing a Strong Jewish Identity

One of the main goals of the Jewish education revolution is to cultivate a strong sense of Jewish identity among students. Through the study of Jewish texts, traditions, and history, students learn the significance of their cultural heritage and the importance of carrying these values into the future.

By participating in Jewish rituals, celebrating holidays, and engaging in community service, students gain a sense of belonging to the larger Jewish community. These experiences instill a lifelong connection to their faith and help them navigate modern life with a strong moral and ethical foundation. The programs also encourage students to explore their spirituality, allowing them to form a meaningful relationship with their faith.

Fostering Leadership and Social Responsibility

Jewish education in Ontario places a strong emphasis on leadership, social justice, and community involvement. Many programs integrate values such as tikkun olam and chesed, encouraging students to contribute positively to society. Students are taught the importance of giving back, helping those in need, and being active members of their local and global communities.

Leadership development is another key aspect of these programs. Through student-led initiatives, public speaking opportunities, and participation in synagogue life, students gain the skills and confidence to become leaders in the Jewish community and beyond. These experiences help prepare them for future roles as advocates, professionals, and community organizers.

The Jewish education program in Ontario at ADRABA provides students with a well-rounded education that balances academic achievement with religious and moral development. By fostering a deep connection to Jewish heritage, promoting leadership, and instilling values of social responsibility, these programs shape the next generation of Jewish leaders. Through this blend of education, students are empowered to thrive both within the Jewish community and in the wider world. Call 437 777 2372 to enrol in their education program.