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Kol Nidre and non-Jewish boyfriend?

Hello! L’shana tova. Tl;dr Would it be inappropriate to bring my non-Jewish boyfriend to a Kol Nidre service (but not the other YK services) after…

Best places to buy Tallit?

Hi everyone as I’m getting to be more observant I’ve realized that I need my own Tallit. I’ve been using my dad’s as he isn’t…

Why you should throw pebbles instead of bread for tashlich

https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/ask-the-expert-using-bread-alternatives-for-tashlich/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-jewish-atonement-ritual-not-the-chicken-one-gets-an-eco-friendly-makeover/ https://yuobserver.org/2023/10/enough-with-the-bread/ https://blog.education.nationalgeographic.org/2017/03/27/stop-feeding-ducks-bread/ tl;dr bread is unhealthy for birds and grows dangerous mold and bacteria in the water. Put some pebbles or fallen leaves…

Elul

“Rosh Hashanah is preceded by the month of Elul, during which Jews are supposed to begin a self-examination and repentance, a process that culminates in…

Attached to certain liturgy

I attend a tiny reform affiliated shul in the upper Midwest in the middle of nowhere. I am pretty progressive and the epitome of “live…

advice needed!

Shana Tovah! I myself am not Jewish, but I’m going to shul tomorrow with my nanny family so I’m not sure what to wear. Is…

Prayers for Erev Rosh Hashanah (at home)

Hey all — does this have all the prayers I need to lead my small family unit in Rosh Hashanah tonight? https://www.jccparamus.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/4-Kiddush-for-Rosh-Hashanah-night.pdf Shana tova! submitted…

Shana Tovah u’Metukah!

May 5785 be a year of peace for our people. Stay safe, stay healthy, cherish your time with the ones you hold dear. My love…

Anyone else feel abandoned?

Hi all, My life feels like it turned upside down since Oct 7. While I knew not to expect the world to suddenly side with…

Hypocrites

“Jews believe that God appointed the Jews to be his ²chosen people in order to set an example of holiness and ethical behaviour to the…

Names for tefila

If anyone needs tefila (for you or someone you know) please reply here with your/their Hebrew name and mother’s name (and if they/you go by…