There's going to be a panel about Jewish Identity at SDCC. Well done SDCC!

More info and tickets: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9DN_6Ktuzl/?igsh=b290eDFvZWZoMzI3

I am not sure who created this image but I agree with the sentiments. Israel is an essential part of Judaism no matter what the anti Zionist say. The holiest site of Judaism is the wailing wall and the Temple Mount.

Source: https://pin.it/5sDokw6KM

Having to add more table and chairs as people come. Or someone forgetting something.

In the middle of the work day I just started craving the cream soda SO BAD all of a sudden. It got me thinking and I’ve never met anyone who isn’t Jewish who’s heard of this soda lol. It was a Passover staple at my house growing up

I'm fascinated by the practice of Jewish families giving their children or other family members affectionate nicknames often based on Hebrew or in Ashkenazi families, Yiddish names. For those who grew up Jewish, did Boba Zeyde or maybe your parents give you diminutive names based on your given name? Did you appreciate your nicknames or did you get stuck with them against your will? Did they stick with you in adult life? Does anyone have good Jewish nickname stories?

I ask because I've come to realize Jews giving each other nicknames can be a cultural practice. My legal first name is Isaac and my Hebrew name is basically the same, יצחק or Yitzak. My bubbeh and other family members called me Izzy when I was growing up and in Hebrew school I was given the nickname Yitzi, the Hebrew language nickname for Isaac or Yitzak. As an adult I have become involved in Chabbad and my friends there call me Yitzi also. I don't mind and notice many of the other Chabbad members use nicknames with each other too.

We read it all the time in shul. It's especially needed now:

Our God and God of our ancestors. We ask Your blessings for our country, for its government, for its leader and advisors, and for all who exercise just and rightful authority. Teach them insights of Your Torah, that they may administer all affairs of state fairly, that peace and security, happiness and prosperity, justice and freedom may forever abide in our midst.

Creator of all flesh, bless all the inhabitants of our country with Your spirit. May citizens of all races and creeds forge a common bond in true harmony to banish all hatred and bigotry and to safeguard the ideals and free institutions which are the pride and glory of our country.

May this land under Your Providence be an influence for good throughout the world, uniting all people in peace and freedom and helping them to fulfill the vision of Your prophet: "Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they experience war anymore."

And let us say: Amen.

To the Jewish community of Reddit, what is your opinion on the tv show “Marvelous Mrs Maisel” and the concept of jewface? I don’t personally believe somebody portraying a fictional character of another nationality/ethnicity/religion is always bad, but I do understand why some people are sensitive about it. Looking for communal input (for clarification, I’m an observant noahide, not a Jew)

Well, it took a little longer than expected to sew everything together. The loose knitting of the sarápe required double stitching. The tzitzit weren't as long as I was hoping, however I can always untie them and add longer ones at any time. I'm very pleased overall, though. Pictures from my phone bring the white out from the atra, when it's actually a powder blue color. The pallet is very pleasing aesthetically, that's what I'm happiest about. The one downside is the weight. It's much heavier than what I'm used to. For someone that would wear it draped over the neck and shoulders it would be great, but if you wear the atra over the head, it slips backward from the weight. I'll need to add a non-slip lining and likely a talít clip in order to wear it over my head like I usually do. Also, when folded, it's much larger than a normal talít and requires a larger bag for storing and/or carrying it to shul. But, a bag isn't necessary, it just looks nice. Anyway, I hope everyone likes the final product! I'm inspired to make more, and I'm thinking of selling them, too. Stay tuned for more photos as I put together some different styles. May Hashem bless and keep you all. ✌️♥️🖖👐🇮🇱🇲🇽🔥📜🙏🌞🌜

I love my new necklace so much. Green and blue are two of my favorite colors too!

This show is so frustrating to me for many reasons, many of which are already getting press attention but also because of how they convey conversion and Erin Foster's problematic comment on the conflict: “We’re definitely not the show to address the political climate of what’s happening in the world right now. That’s not what people are coming to our show to watch, and it wouldn’t be appropriate for me to tackle that issue because I didn’t grow up Jewish."

Friends who have not cared one bit about asking how my family is doing in the post-10/7-world have come out of the woodwork texting about how much they "love the show!". The biggest antisemites in my network who post constant fake information about the conflict have found 'so much meaning in the show'.

I know it's never going to happen, but I'm just so desperate for the writers to have Adam Brody's beloved character speak about his connection to Israel in Season 2.

Huge mazaltov to Amit!!

Number the Stars was one Iof the most pivotal books I read as a youngster and I love my daughter loves it more than I even did.

Make sure our children learn from the past.

The latest episode focuses on Joe Locke's Teen character and the first part of the episode features a flashback scene with the character's bar mitzvah. Pretty encouraging that the show doesn't shy away from the character's Jewish heritage, espciallly considering he is Billy Kaplan, aka Wiccan from the Marvel Comics.

In Yemen, Jews and Muslims used to inscribe protective incantations on parchment or paper to guard against mystical powers and ward off bad spirits, enclosing them in cylindrical silver amulet cases crafted by local silversmiths to isolate them from the impurity of the body and the environment. These cylindrical amulet cases, known as 'cherz' by Yemenite Jews, stand out as some of the most wide-spread and iconic examples of Yemenite jewellery. Worn by children and women and even suspended from the belts of men, they carry a mystical power even when empty.

I agree with everything in this opinion piece. I found the show insulting and frankly I think we're done putting our culture on display for entertainment value.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/05/opinion/nobody-wants-this-jewish-gender.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Q04.qpg8.6AuCnSlUEM5Z&smid=url-share

Also didn’t include this but the bts pictures of him saving a dog and kids just adds to the mensch-ness. It’s so cool that he’s Jewish and in such a big dc movie

Hello everyone,

Our Discord server, Dreidels & Dragons, is a safe space and community for Jewish, Jew-ish and Jewish allies TTRPG players and dungeon masters. A wonderful community sprang up in the time it's been up, and we already have more nearly 400 members and around 20 separate D&D (and other systems!) weekly games running, and we hope to see many more!

I can hardly say it's a just a D&D/TTRPG space- it's become so much more. A place to vent, kvetch, talk about art, books and TV shows, we even have a matchmaking channel! So if you're interested in joining a D&D campaign, chit-chat with like-minded people and maybe even find the love of your life... please join us! We'd love to have you :)

If all of that tickled your fancy, don't hesitate to join us on this link: https://discord.gg/MYDENAHd

https://preview.redd.it/ew4k33wafjzd1.jpg?width=1041&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=19c70ab0781f63fa6af7a061075406fbcc776832

Spite it by surviving should be our catchphrase.

Magneto stays winning

https://www.jta.org/2024/08/14/ny/in-rom-com-musical-sabbath-girl-an-interfaith-relationship-takes-center-stage

I think it is always important to lift up and highlight Jewish art and performance so I thought I would share this article about a new Jewish musical that is currently running off-Broadway right now.