#Judaism

2026-02-12

Does anyone know what cartoon this is and where I could watch it?

"My first encounter with Lilith came when I was about 8 or 9, in the mid-seventies. PBS was showing a series of films about the women's movement, most of which were too serious or sad for me to find interesting, until a very short animated film came on. The film was about Eve in the Garden of Eden, but unlike other versions of this familiar story, the focus was not on God or Adam.

The focus of the cartoon, which was not for children, was on a wistful, bored Eve, who encounters a mysterious presence in the Garden. A dark-haired woman, who lives along the periphery of the Garden walls- it is this presence that draws Eve away from her usual habits, and that prompts her to climb the Tree of Knowledge in order to leave the Garden, to join her brave and independent new companion, Lilith."

quote is by Leni Hester from the book Original Resistance: Reclaiming Lilith, Reclaiming Ourselves

#cartoon #cartoons #animation #Lilith #Eve #Judaism #religion #PBS #AskFedi #70s

2026-02-10

Book of Esther scroll (megillah) inscribed and illustrated by Raphael Montalto in Amsterdam, 1686

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This vellum scroll is ten feet long and is part of the New York Public Library collection.
2026-02-10

In this series by Dr.Eyad Qunaibi, you will explore the world of , , and a lot of other concepts , questions and .
Turn on auto translation:
>>>eyadqunaibi.com/en/videos/the-

2026-02-10

Next was "Essays in the Intellectual History of the Jews" by David Berger. I read this book because I wanted to learn more about the pre-1700s Jewish diaspora, and while there's some of that here (a great second chapter being the standout, as well as another interesting chapter on Sephardic and Ashkenazic messianism in the Middle Ages) much of the rest are deep cut analyses of Jewish religious thought.

Full review: bookwyrm.social/user/bwaber/re (3/5) #history #Judaism

2026-02-07

Shabbat Shalom Friends 🤍

For the 23rd Shabbat in a row, I am so grateful and deeply touched to share the beautiful photos and images you post in response to my weekly Shabbat Shalom message. What began as a simple exchange has grown into something truly special.

My heart is full knowing that week after week, we come together to share blessings, peace, light, and connection through Shabbat.

What started with lovely images has blossomed into something precious, as many of you now share glimpses of your personal Shabbat practices. Seeing how Shabbat lives in your homes fills my heart with gratitude and joy.

This has become a cherished tradition—our community coming together again and again. Reading your messages is my favorite way to welcome Shabbat. If I miss responding, please know it’s never intentional—sometimes this platform hides comments—but I’m always with you in spirit on this sacred day 💙

#ShabbatShalom #shabbat #peace #judaism #community

Leah kvetches all the timeLeah@babka.social
2026-02-06

It is intolerable that one cult's false beliefs are being imposed on people who are *not members* of their sect - using police state violence to force their false beliefs onto the public.

This is an absolute violation of everyone's constitutional rights, whether you personally would ever have an abortion or not.

That decision is between you, your doctor, and your beliefs - not between you and a christo fascist govt official.

Forced birth is a human rights violation.

From NCJW:
In these challenging times, we acknowledge the vital importance of this issue and encourage everyone to speak up, speak out, and attend a Repro Shabbat service or program in your community.

We'd love to help you make the most of this year's Repro Shabbat. Learn more and join the movement at:
reproshabbat.org

#Mazeldon #Jewish #Judaism #TikkunOlam #SeparationOfChurchAndState #ReligiousFreedom #FreedomOfReligion #ChristianNationalism #ChristoFascism #HumanRights #CivilRights #WomensRights #JewishWomen

Repro Shabbat
February 13-14, 2026
National Council of Jewish Women
Because reproductive freedom is a Jewish value.

Save the Date for Repro Shabbat!

It's almost time for Repro Shabbat, taking place February 13-14, when we read Parshat Mishpatim. Since it's launch in 2021, Repro Shabbat has grown from 400 participating communities to nearly 2,500 celebrations nationwide, lifting up the critical importance of the Jewish value of reproductive freedom and Judaism's teachings on reproductive health, rights, and justice.
Leah kvetches all the timeLeah@babka.social
2026-02-06

From AU:
This year, America celebrates our 250th anniversary of declaring independence from our colonial overlords. As an American history nerd, the Fourth of July has always been one of my favorite holidays to celebrate.

The semiquincentennial celebration will be massive; but as the milestone approaches, we must prepare ourselves. We’re obliged to fight lies with the truth in this climate of disinformation, which will worsen as we near the big day. More importantly, if we hope to achieve some of the aspirations written into our founding documents, we must unite behind our shared values and recommit to separating church and state.

Read the latest issue: au.org/the-latest/church-state

An excerpt from this month's issue of Americans United:

#Mazeldon #Judaism #Jewish #ReligiousFreedom #FreedomOfReligion #SeparationOfChurchAndState #CivilRights #HumanRights #RealHistory #ChristianNationalism #ChristoFascism #WhiteNationalism

America’s 250th: Celebrating, fighting lies, and uniting behind shared values
February 2, 2026
Andrew L. Seidel

Christian Nationalism is an entire identity based on disinformation. There is no scholarly debate about the central claim of Christian Nationalism. Most — nearly all — serious historians agree that America was not founded as a Christian nation in any meaningful legal, philosophical, or constitutional sense. Christian Nationalism is not a scholarly debate about our history. It’s a sinister, exclusionary movement that seeks to redefine America according to the Christian Nationalist disinformation and then reshape our law accordingly.
Leah kvetches all the timeLeah@babka.social
2026-02-06

From Mazon:
One Last Thing: Your Postcards Can Join Thousands

Thank you to those across the country who are participating in our postcard campaign. We’re so grateful for your support to reach our goal of 47,000 postcards!

Volunteer here: mazon.org/postcards/

Please send those postcards back to MAZON before March 3 using the provided return postage at no cost to you. We would love to include your postcards in our delivery to USDA headquarters. Let your voice be heard!

#Mazeldon #Jewish #Judaism #TikkunOlam

Mazon - A Jewish Response to Hunger
E-News

No One Deserves to Go Hungry Postcard Campaign
We’re launching a national postcard campaign to flood the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) with messages demanding protection for basic needs programs that help our neighbors put food on the table.

Each postcard will represent 1,000 people experiencing hunger. Our goal: 47,000 postcards delivered to Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins with a simple message:  No one deserves to go hungry. No exceptions.

We’re extending the campaign until the Spring! We are truly committed to representing the entire population of 47 million food insecure Americans, and so we will keep pounding the proverbial pavement until we get to 47,000 postcards collected. This also means we can work with you and other communities through all of the social action touch points on the horizon – Thanksgiving, the winter holidays, and MLK Day.
Leah kvetches all the timeLeah@babka.social
2026-02-06

From Mazon:
Despite rising food prices & financial uncertainty plaguing low-income American families, President Trump & Republicans in Congress enacted a budget & tax law (H.R. 1) that made historically harmful cuts & structural changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in order to extend tax breaks for businesses & the ultra wealthy.

It does this by recklessly shifting federal costs to states, increasing ineffective & burdensome work reporting requirements, eliminating funding for nutrition ed, limiting future updates to SNAP benefit amounts, and stripping eligibility from millions.

Please join MAZON in urging your Members of Congress to safeguard the interests of American families by reversing this destructive budget & tax law, delaying the implementation of its most harmful policies, and rejecting further cuts to SNAP & other basic needs programs.

Send your message to your congress critters here: mazon.org/policy_actions/hold-

#Mazeldon #Judaism #Jewish #TikkunOlam

Take Action
Mazon - A Jewish Response to Hunger - 40 Year Anniversary
Hold Congress Accountable for Cuts to SNAP

After the Republican majority enacted historically harmful cuts to SNAP last year, states are now starting to feel the devastating impacts. We cannot accept these new policies as the status quo. We must demand that members of Congress speak out to protect our nation’s most vulnerable people from the reckless and morally repugnant new law. With millions of people across the country already experiencing hunger, contact your lawmakers and tell them to reverse these cuts before states are forced to slash even more assistance.
Leah kvetches all the timeLeah@babka.social
2026-02-06

From the Shalom Center:
Rabbi Nate’s remarks at “Defund ICE” interfaith press conference

This past Wednesday, February 4th, Rabbi Nate DeGroot joined over 200 interfaith leaders who gathered at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Detroit, Michigan, for a press conference to speak against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) abuses, calling for increased ICE accountability and decreased DHS funding.

View the Press Conference on Facebook: facebook.com/EpiscopalMichigan

Excerpt of Rabbi Nate's press conference remarks...

#Mazeldon #Judaism #Jewish #TikkunOlam #Activism #FreedomOfReligion #ReligiousFreedom #SeparationOfChurchAndState

...A community that has risen up in non-violent civil disobedience, because they know that “the other” is a bill of goods peddled by a grifting wannabe Pharaoh.

A community that has been inspired into action:

- Organizing food drives to feed immigrant families who no longer feel safe leaving their homes.

- Escorting children to school.

- Passing out whistles and blowing those whistles to alert neighbors of ICE activity.

- Offering protective presence outside of preschools.

- Singing faith and hope and possibility into being.

A massive civil society effort to shield neighbors from state violence.

As people of conscience we know that what ICE is doing in Minneapolis and all across this country is wrong:

- Targeting the easiest people to catch.

- Tearing families apart.

- Detaining children.

- With no regard to citizenship status or criminal activity.

- Arresting people at courthouses who are there to comply with the law.

- Rounding up workers who are simply trying to survive in a broken immigration system.

- Deporting people who this administration has made undocumented through their own predatory policies.

We are living under the authoritarian rule of an administration built on White, Christian Supremacy. An administration that has been explicit in declaring that this country belongs to them. That wants to cleanse the nation of people they despise...

As Jews, we don’t need a reminder of where this leads.
Leah kvetches all the timeLeah@babka.social
2026-02-06

We as Jews have 15 opinions for every 5 subjects, but one thing we can agree on is that ICE's activities are unacceptable.

Shalom Center is sponsoring this protest happening next Wednesday.

I don't know if I recommend telling people on social media that you're going. At this point putting our intentions out there is probably bad. But you might want to think about going without advertising it.

Remember your facial ID-thwarting face makeup, don't take your smartphone, and don't drive or park anywhere near if you car has any internet connections. Be mindful of flock camera license plate readers, too.

More Info: truah.org/events/jews-against-

#Mazeldon #Judaism #Jewish #TikkunOlam #Protests #Activism

Jews Against ICE
February 11th at at 1:30 PM
Outside ICE Headquarters in DC
500 12th St SW, Washington, DC
truah.org/JewsAgainstIce
2026-02-06

From ALEPH:
Midrash is our subversive mythology. It speaks from the silence of the parchment that surrounds the black ink of the written words. Our lives are midrash. We carry the stories of our ancestors and we are rewriting them all the time, each moment. Please join us for a mix of study and practice. We'll open each session with an original chant from Ariel, and each session will also include some time for creative writing and/or guided meditation.

No prior experience necessary. Just an open heart and mind.

Register: secure.lglforms.com/form_engin

#Mazeldon #Judaism #Jewish #Torah #Midrash

Buried Treasure
Torah as Sacred Mythology

Tuesdays 7pm ET / 4pm PT until 5/26

The class will be taught by B’nai Or Boston’s Spiritual Leader and ALEPH Ordination Program’s Rabbi, Ariel Hendelman. We will continue to look at Torah through the lenses of mythology, mindfulness and dreamwork, with a focus on diving into the wild and wondrous world of Midrash.
2026-02-06

This Jewish Justice Giving Day, MAZON is advocating boldly for policies that affirm every person’s right to food and dignity. Join us.

Link: giving.mazon.org/page/FUNLWYAQ

#Mazeldon #Judaism #Jewish #Mazon #TikkunOlam

Jewish Justice Giving Day
February 10, 2026

As we approach Shabbat Shekalim, we are reminded of a simple but powerful idea: building a just community requires all of us. In biblical times, each person contributed a half-shekel to support the collective. Today, that same spirit guides how we care for one another. Inspired by this tradition, MAZON is proud to stand alongside our partners and friends in the Jewish community who are dedicated to social justice.

On Tuesday, February 10, Jewish Justice Giving Day will be a shared moment for our community to come together and support the work that matters most to each of us.
2026-02-06

Jews and Muslims collaborated to successfully overthrow Visigothic rule in Spain during 711 C.E.

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A crude fourteenth century depiction of Tariq ibn Ziyad (and not necessarily an accurate one, needless to say).
דער קערפער פֿון השםdukepaaron@babka.social
2026-02-06

"I have never met #SarahSchwartz from the #Jewish Council of #Australia. I suspect that if we sat down together, we would disagree on most things relating to the #Israeli #Palestinian conflict. But like all #Jews, she is part of my people.

That is why I was horrified when #LillianKlein debated her on ABC and accused of being an “anti-Jew” because of her political views.

"Sarah might be a #Jew but she is an anti-Jew whose views are not reflective or representative of the mainstream Jewish community here in Australia." - Lillian Kline[...]

I want to be clear. I am an #Orthodox Jew and a #Zionist, and my politics are not Sarah's. But I would never, ever hurl that accusation at a fellow Jew, and trust me it’s not because I am too polite or too conflict averse. But rather, because #Judaism itself does not allow it.

At the core of Jewish life sits a principle that is both deceptively simple and brutally demanding: #AhavatYisrael. Love for a fellow Jew." :tefillin:

thejewishindependent.com.au/je

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