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In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we discuss:

• What comes to mind when we think of Hanukkah
• How Hanukkah might be different during the pandemic
• How the meaning and imagery of Hanukkah help us with our current challenges
• How we can bring light into our community
• Why light and darkness are powerful for humans
• Some of the Hanukkah traditions that we follow
• Our acts of kindness and our wishes for Hanukkah

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In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we discuss:

• Our experiences and feelings about online High Holiday services
• Some of the tools that we developed to enhance our online services
• Our reflections about Kristallnacht in the context of current world events
• The power of speech and how it affects our behavior

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In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we discuss the recent demonstrations, racism and our role as Jews and as people in pursuing justice.

We discuss:

• How are teens are coping during the pandemic
• Our views about justice
• How to create real change
• Our responsibility as Jews to pursue justice

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In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we discuss Judaism as a guidepost to navigate coronavirus.

We discuss:

• Culture wars and personal values
• How a crisis transforms our worldview
• How Judaism can be a guidepost for our behavior in a crisis
• Why we want purpose and meaning in a world where chaos is constantly emerging

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In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we discuss the impact of coronavirus on Judaism and our lives

We discuss:

• How COVID-19 social isolation may impact the way we celebrate Passover
• How Passover themes relate to our current disruption and uncertainty
• How the image of Noah in the ark may help us
• What we imagine our lives will be like when social distancing restrictions start to be lifted

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In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we have a conversation with an immigrant about her experiences coming to and growing up in America and becoming Jewish.

We discuss:

• Coming to America
• Hiding who you are
• Assimilation
• Choosing to be Jewish

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In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we have a wide ranging discussion on the meaning of history within the frame of the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and Black History month.

We discuss:

• History through a critical lens
• Why we tell the story beginning with Passover
• How history always has a point of view
• The challenge of action in the face of history

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In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we find ourselves at a crossroad at the beginning of a new decade.

We discuss:

• The toxic nature of indifference
• Anti-Semitism and its resurgence
• How to respect differences in others
• Identifying our commonalities
• Grappling with what we can do to make a difference

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In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we look at “Love thy neighbor as thyself,” (Leviticus 19:18) and “If I am not for myself, who am I, and if I am only for myself, what am I, and if not now, when?”(Pirkei Avot 1:14),

We discuss:

• What does it mean to love yourself even as you are changing?
• Does it mean you have to like everything about your neighbor?
• Do we treasure that which is unique about ourselves?
• How do we deal with obstacles?
• What is the danger of doing things too quickly?
• Uncoupling Thanks and Giving

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In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we discuss the beginning of the Torah and the relevance of the two creation stories

We discuss:

• Unpacking the two creation stories
• The role of the first creation story in our liturgy
• Seeing imminence and transcendence from the very beginning
• The importance of being allowed to fail
• Was the story of Adam and Eve a set up?

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