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(Spiritual) Party Like It's 5772

A Sweet New Year!
09/09/2011
Mark Pearlman
Jinsider

 We asked our Top Jew teachers and rabbis for a few inspirational thoughts to prepare us for the 5772 holiday season. Below are the highlights from some of their classic comments.. Visit http://www.jinsider.com for the full interviews. Tell us what you think at connect@jinsider.com.

 

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Passover Reflections and the Four Cups of Wine

04/14/2011
Mark Pearlman
JInsider

How can we better understand the lessons of Passover in the context of our experience as Jews in the 21st century? To do this, Rabbi Irwin Kula uses the four cups of wine to offer insights into the Exodus story and help us grasp our identity and obligations in this modern age. Your Passover seder may never be the same after reading this inspiring and thoughtful commentary.

Cup One: The Slaves

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The Fifth Question

Happy Passover from jinsider.com
04/11/2011
Mark Pearlman
JInsider

Most people are familiar with the four questions of Passover (especially all those youngest siblings out there), but while we Ma Nishtanah the same way every year, the important questions facing Jews are constantly evolving. To keep up with the changing times, for this column we asked: What would be a good Fifth Question to make this year’s Passover different than all others?

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Creative Judaism

The creativity crisis
03/24/2011
Mark Pearlman
JInsider
Newsweek recently ran a cover story on the crisis of creativity in America. To understand the Jewish perspective, JInsider asked Rabbi Yehuda Sarna to explain how our tradition promotes and fosters our creative self. Sarna has earned a following in the college community for his thoughtful leadership as Rabbi for the Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Life at NYU and University Chaplain.
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The Purim To-Do List

The Purim Reader
03/14/2011
Mark Pearlman
JInsider

For Purim 5771, JInsider wanted to offer a list of traditions and customs to follow that will help connect to the holiday. We spoke with Rabbi DovBer Pinson and excerpted his recently published booklet, The Purim Reader, which is available at Amazon. Tell us what you think at connect@jinsider.com.

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Ami Eden: Shaping the Future of Jewish Journalism

Ami Eden
03/08/2011
Mark Pearlman of JInsider

Jewish journalism is at a crossroads. Disruptive technology, an evolving communal identity and tight media economics all make for a challenging environment. JInsider’s newest Top Jew, Ami Eden is one of the key media players shaping the future of journalism in the Jewish community. Eden is the highly regarded editor of JTA, the Jewish news agency that provides reports and commentary to Jewish newspapers around the country, including The Jewish Week. The Jewish news wire also operates the website www.jta.org. JInsider spoke with Eden for his perspective on a range of issues.

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Rabbi Watson: The Next Stop for Jeopardy!’s Computer?

03/01/2011
Mark Pearlman of JInsider

What’s next for Watson, the IBM computer that easily defeated two champion “Jeopardy!” players on the popular TV quiz show? The press recently reported that developers are planning to send the computer to medical school to help doctors identify diseases and recommend treatments. Wait a minute. How about enrolling the IBM computer at Yeshiva University or JTS to ordain Rabbi Watson and help combat illiteracy and disaffiliation in the Jewish community? The Birthright alums would love it. To simulate how Rabbi W.

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Egypt Debrief: Social Media Lessons For The Jewish Community

02/22/2011
Mark Pearlman of JInsider

With the Internet playing such a high-profile role in events in the Middle East, what can we learn about more effectively leveraging social media? How can we use social media to foster a more engaged and activated Jewish community? We consulted with Amy Niles Gonzalez and David Sable, both highly regarded digital marketing experts, to offer insights into recent events and how to become a more digital-savvy community.

Tahrir Square Take-away

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Courage in Cairo: Reflecting on Jewish Martyrs and Heroes

Rabbi Jill Jacobs
02/15/2011
Mark Pearlman of JInsider

Putting politics and Israel aside, the most impressive part of the events in Cairo was the fearlessness and courage of the protesting Egyptians. We asked Rabbi Jill Jacobs to offer perspective on placing life in harm’s way. What should we be prepared to die for? Tell us what you think at connect@jinsider.com.

The Jewish Obligation

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In Search of A Jewish Valentine’s Day

02/08/2011
Mark Pearlman of JInsider

T o add a Jewish sensibility to next week’s Valentine’s Day, JInsider wanted to offer an alternative to the Hallmark view of love and the exploitative manner that personal relationships are often portrayed on TV talk and reality shows. To that end, we asked our experts to offer practical wisdom on finding a soul mate.

A Verb Not a Noun

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