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Searching in Our Souls: A Pre-Bedikat Chametz Meditation

Jews around the world spent the night before Passover searching their homes for any chametz, such as bread and other items not Kosher for Passover, that they may have missed, before burning or disposing of that chametz the morning before the holiday begins. This process is called "Bedikat Chametz," or searching for Chametz. Now, as you prepare to search for the chametz in your homes, let’s take a moment to meditate on the chametz in our souls that we will be releasing tomorrow when we burn that chametz, to experience the personal redemption of Passover.
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Jewish Responses to Traumatic Death with the Shomer Collective

What can we possibly say to a person who is grieving a traumatic death? We know too many examples of such events in our own lives, from the shock of death by suicide, to the realities of death by natural disaster, to the horror of death by terrorism, and more. And yet, too often, we are stunned into our own silence, and moreso, into our own inaction, not knowing what to say or do in response to a traumatic death in our communities.
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Staying Rooted: A Tu B’Shvat Meditation

Tu B’Shvat, also known as the New Year of the Trees, is a Jewish holiday focused on nature and humankind’s stewardship of Earth. It serves as a time to reflect on the ways we are nurturing ourselves. Like all living things, we are constantly growing and bettering ourselves. Just as we care for the trees, we also must care for ourselves. Just as we water a garden, we must also nourish ourselves. Let’s take some time to step into nature, connect with the earth and plant the seeds of our own mental wellness.
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Packing Your Antisemitism Toolkit A Webinar for Jewish Educators

The Jewish people are at an inflection point, where the reality of antisemitism has become increasingly relevant to us and to our learners. As educators, we need to make sure that our anti-antisemitism toolkits are full with knowledge, questions, answers, and best practices so we can set ourselves up for success in empowering our learners and their families at this moment and beyond. Educators will come away with talking points for asking and answering big questions about antisemitism, actions you can take to kickstart critical conversations with your learners, and ideas about how to empower your teens if/when they encounter antisemitism at this stage of their Jewish journeys. Watch Dr. Samantha Vinokor-Meinrath and Amanda Berman in an interactive conversation about antisemitism, Jewish teens, and this unique moment.
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#QuietingTheSilence: An Open Conversation About Suicide

September is both National Suicide Prevention Month and the Jewish High Holiday season, a time where we are thinking about how to improve and nurture our own lives and the lives of the people around us. Hear the moving stories of a rabbi, a Jewish educator, and a mental health professional whose families have experienced suicide and suicidal ideation. Featuring: Rabbi David Kirshner, Mel Berwin, Ruby Falk.
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