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We turn the tables in this two-part episode of Tehillah Talks, where Jasmine and Julian ask Rabbi Linda about her path to become a rabbi.

We discuss:

• Rabbi Linda’s journey to the rabbinate
• Julian asks Rabbi Linda about her relationship to and understanding of the Divine

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In this episode of Tehillah Talks, in light of Thanksgiving, Jasmine and Julian share their thoughts on gratitude.

We discuss:

• The importance of empathy and mindfulness
• How gratitude is part of the Jewish frame of reference
• How the act of giving and thanking are both intrinsic to gratitude
• How coming together as family, although not always simple, is a way of rooting oneself, thereby being a source of gratitude

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On todays’ episode of Tehillah Talks, Jasmine and Julian share their Bar/Bat Mitzvah experiences, a true entryway into Jewish adulthood for both of them.

We discuss:

• What’s it’s like to be the first on your family to celebrate your Bat Mitzvah
• Why your Bar Mitzvah does not have to look and feel like every one else’s celebration
• How a teenager can create his/her own meaningful Jewish experience
• How a Bar Mitzvah is a window for a parent to see into the future for his/her child

Learn more about our community that is committed to an environment in which all are welcome wherever they or their families find themselves on their Jewish journey, inclusive of any age, race, orientation, gender identity, ability and economic status at www.congregationtehillah.org and  https://www.facebook.com/Congregation-Tehillah-59324635843/.

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In this episode of Tehillah Talks, Jasmine and Julian share their personal responses to endings.

We discuss:

• The importance of ritual to mark a transition
• Seeing Moses as a less-than-perfect exemplar of both leadership and succession
• Examples of transitions in the lives of our teens

Learn more about our community that is committed to an environment in which all are welcome wherever they or their families find themselves on their Jewish journey, inclusive of any age, race, orientation, gender identity, ability and economic status at www.congregationtehillah.org and https://www.facebook.com/Congregation-Tehillah-59324635843/.