Ring the bells that still can ring,
forget your perfect offering,
there is a crack in everything,
that's how the light gets in.
~Leonard Cohen
forget your perfect offering,
there is a crack in everything,
that's how the light gets in.
~Leonard Cohen
September 30, 2025 at 4:18 AM
🗝️ Rabbi Yehudah Ha-Nasi’s work reminds us: tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire. 🔥📜 His dedication ensured the Torah’s light would never dim, guiding us even today. 🕯️✨ #Mishnah #JewishWisdom #TorahLegacy
December 17, 2024 at 1:03 AM
🗝️ Rabbi Yehudah Ha-Nasi’s work reminds us: tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire. 🔥📜 His dedication ensured the Torah’s light would never dim, guiding us even today. 🕯️✨ #Mishnah #JewishWisdom #TorahLegacy
Shalom, friends! To mark the Transgender Day of Visibility, Rav Jericho and I take a deep dive into the gender-bending story of Yosef, in the #Torah, the #Talmud, and beyond. #ancestors #ancestralwisdom #JewishLearning #Trancestors #Judaism #JewishWisdom #transvisibility
youtube.com/watch?v=lWNZ...
youtube.com/watch?v=lWNZ...
Jewish Sources for the Trans Day of VisibilityWith Rabbi Jericho Vincent
YouTube video by Miriam Anzovin
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March 31, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Shalom, friends! To mark the Transgender Day of Visibility, Rav Jericho and I take a deep dive into the gender-bending story of Yosef, in the #Torah, the #Talmud, and beyond. #ancestors #ancestralwisdom #JewishLearning #Trancestors #Judaism #JewishWisdom #transvisibility
youtube.com/watch?v=lWNZ...
youtube.com/watch?v=lWNZ...
🌳 Tu Bishvat Sameach 🌳
Tu Bishvat (aka birthday of the trees) is a chance for us to reflect on our profound relationship to trees – and the etz chaim, the Tree of Life itself.
Looking for a way to honor our natural world this Tu Bishvat? 🧵
#Tubishvat #treeoflife #Jewishwisdom
Tu Bishvat (aka birthday of the trees) is a chance for us to reflect on our profound relationship to trees – and the etz chaim, the Tree of Life itself.
Looking for a way to honor our natural world this Tu Bishvat? 🧵
#Tubishvat #treeoflife #Jewishwisdom
February 12, 2025 at 7:57 AM
🌳 Tu Bishvat Sameach 🌳
Tu Bishvat (aka birthday of the trees) is a chance for us to reflect on our profound relationship to trees – and the etz chaim, the Tree of Life itself.
Looking for a way to honor our natural world this Tu Bishvat? 🧵
#Tubishvat #treeoflife #Jewishwisdom
Tu Bishvat (aka birthday of the trees) is a chance for us to reflect on our profound relationship to trees – and the etz chaim, the Tree of Life itself.
Looking for a way to honor our natural world this Tu Bishvat? 🧵
#Tubishvat #treeoflife #Jewishwisdom
Thinking about converting to Judaism? 🤔
Judaism doesn’t seek converts—it’s about purpose & commitment. Feel drawn to it? Conversion is lifelong & meaningful. Not ready? Live morally as a Noahide. 🌍✨ #JewishWisdom
Judaism doesn’t seek converts—it’s about purpose & commitment. Feel drawn to it? Conversion is lifelong & meaningful. Not ready? Live morally as a Noahide. 🌍✨ #JewishWisdom
January 28, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Thinking about converting to Judaism? 🤔
Judaism doesn’t seek converts—it’s about purpose & commitment. Feel drawn to it? Conversion is lifelong & meaningful. Not ready? Live morally as a Noahide. 🌍✨ #JewishWisdom
Judaism doesn’t seek converts—it’s about purpose & commitment. Feel drawn to it? Conversion is lifelong & meaningful. Not ready? Live morally as a Noahide. 🌍✨ #JewishWisdom
This Rosh Hashanah be the one who brings real meaning to the table this year, or the one who sends the most inspiring greeting.
hebrewbyinbal.com/greeting26
#roshhashanah #biblicalhebrew #hebrew #scripture #jewishwisdom
hebrewbyinbal.com/greeting26
#roshhashanah #biblicalhebrew #hebrew #scripture #jewishwisdom
September 2, 2026 at 8:49 PM
This Rosh Hashanah be the one who brings real meaning to the table this year, or the one who sends the most inspiring greeting.
hebrewbyinbal.com/greeting26
#roshhashanah #biblicalhebrew #hebrew #scripture #jewishwisdom
hebrewbyinbal.com/greeting26
#roshhashanah #biblicalhebrew #hebrew #scripture #jewishwisdom
Jewish culture celebrates education and community, emphasizing values that inspire progress and connection worldwide. 🌍 #JewishWisdom #CommunityValues #LifelongLearning
December 1, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Jewish culture celebrates education and community, emphasizing values that inspire progress and connection worldwide. 🌍 #JewishWisdom #CommunityValues #LifelongLearning
In Judaism, holy books aren’t thrown away. When sacred texts wear out, they’re treated with dignity and buried in the earth. Because words that carry G-d’s name never become trash—only honored. This is called genizah.
#jewishwisdom #jewishtradition #genizah
#jewishwisdom #jewishtradition #genizah
January 5, 2026 at 5:04 PM
In Judaism, holy books aren’t thrown away. When sacred texts wear out, they’re treated with dignity and buried in the earth. Because words that carry G-d’s name never become trash—only honored. This is called genizah.
#jewishwisdom #jewishtradition #genizah
#jewishwisdom #jewishtradition #genizah
Why do Jews strike the willow on Hoshana Rabbah? 🌿💥
It’s not about hitting it’s about humility. The willow represents the simple, sincere Jew, just heart. We strike away the negativity, the ego, and say to Hashem: “I’m Yours, just as I am.”
#HoshanaRabbah #Sukkot #JewishWisdom #JewishTradition
It’s not about hitting it’s about humility. The willow represents the simple, sincere Jew, just heart. We strike away the negativity, the ego, and say to Hashem: “I’m Yours, just as I am.”
#HoshanaRabbah #Sukkot #JewishWisdom #JewishTradition
October 13, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Why do Jews strike the willow on Hoshana Rabbah? 🌿💥
It’s not about hitting it’s about humility. The willow represents the simple, sincere Jew, just heart. We strike away the negativity, the ego, and say to Hashem: “I’m Yours, just as I am.”
#HoshanaRabbah #Sukkot #JewishWisdom #JewishTradition
It’s not about hitting it’s about humility. The willow represents the simple, sincere Jew, just heart. We strike away the negativity, the ego, and say to Hashem: “I’m Yours, just as I am.”
#HoshanaRabbah #Sukkot #JewishWisdom #JewishTradition
March 24, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Shalom, friends! To celebrate the Transgender Day of Visibility, Rav Jericho & I take a deep text dive into the gender-bending story of Yosef. (Posted erev-TDOV) #transpride #ancestors #transestors #ancestralwisdom #Trancestors #Judaism #transvisibility
youtu.be/lWNZSPelBYk
youtu.be/lWNZSPelBYk
Jewish Sources for the Trans Day of VisibilityWith Rabbi Jericho Vincent
Shalom, friends! How well do you know your trans ancestors? To celebrate the Transgender Day of Visibility, Rav Jericho and I take a deep dive into the gender-bending story of Yosef, in the #Torah, the #Talmud, and beyond. Check out the source sheet below! (Posted erev-TDOV) #transpride #ancestors #transestors #ancestralwisdom #JewishLearning #Trancestors #Judaism #JewishWisdom #transvisibility 🏳️⚧️ https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/547437?lang=en Follow Rabbi Jericho Vincent on Instagram: @ thealef
youtu.be
March 31, 2024 at 12:22 AM
Shalom, friends! To celebrate the Transgender Day of Visibility, Rav Jericho & I take a deep text dive into the gender-bending story of Yosef. (Posted erev-TDOV) #transpride #ancestors #transestors #ancestralwisdom #Trancestors #Judaism #transvisibility
youtu.be/lWNZSPelBYk
youtu.be/lWNZSPelBYk
The Hebrew month of Tamuz starts today. The month of seeing.
Two people look at the same thing. One sees a wall. One sees a door. Same facts. Different sight.
Tamuz asks how you choose to see it. 💙
#Tamuz #JewishWisdom
Two people look at the same thing. One sees a wall. One sees a door. Same facts. Different sight.
Tamuz asks how you choose to see it. 💙
#Tamuz #JewishWisdom
June 16, 2026 at 4:03 PM
The Hebrew month of Tamuz starts today. The month of seeing.
Two people look at the same thing. One sees a wall. One sees a door. Same facts. Different sight.
Tamuz asks how you choose to see it. 💙
#Tamuz #JewishWisdom
Two people look at the same thing. One sees a wall. One sees a door. Same facts. Different sight.
Tamuz asks how you choose to see it. 💙
#Tamuz #JewishWisdom
The first humans blamed others instead of taking responsibility—and lost paradise. 🌿
When we stop blaming and start owning our choices, we begin to rebuild our own Garden of Eden. 🌸
#JewishWisdom #SelfGrowth #TorahInspiration #Chabad #Motivation
When we stop blaming and start owning our choices, we begin to rebuild our own Garden of Eden. 🌸
#JewishWisdom #SelfGrowth #TorahInspiration #Chabad #Motivation
October 17, 2025 at 9:34 PM
The first humans blamed others instead of taking responsibility—and lost paradise. 🌿
When we stop blaming and start owning our choices, we begin to rebuild our own Garden of Eden. 🌸
#JewishWisdom #SelfGrowth #TorahInspiration #Chabad #Motivation
When we stop blaming and start owning our choices, we begin to rebuild our own Garden of Eden. 🌸
#JewishWisdom #SelfGrowth #TorahInspiration #Chabad #Motivation
Do you hear it? 👂 The soul doesn’t cry for money, fame, or attention. It longs for love, purpose, and G-d. That’s the cry of the shofar on Rosh Hashanah—the sound of the soul calling us home. 🕊️✨
#RoshHashanah #Shofar #JewishWisdom
#RoshHashanah #Shofar #JewishWisdom
September 10, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Do you hear it? 👂 The soul doesn’t cry for money, fame, or attention. It longs for love, purpose, and G-d. That’s the cry of the shofar on Rosh Hashanah—the sound of the soul calling us home. 🕊️✨
#RoshHashanah #Shofar #JewishWisdom
#RoshHashanah #Shofar #JewishWisdom
Think the "World to Come" is exclusive? Think again! 🌍 Maimonides’ Mishneh Torah (8:11) makes it clear: non-Jewish people have a place in the afterlife too. 📜 It’s not about followers; it’s about a beautiful, inclusive truth. ✨🙌
#Faith #Inclusion #JewishWisdom #Unity ✡️
#Faith #Inclusion #JewishWisdom #Unity ✡️
May 26, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Think the "World to Come" is exclusive? Think again! 🌍 Maimonides’ Mishneh Torah (8:11) makes it clear: non-Jewish people have a place in the afterlife too. 📜 It’s not about followers; it’s about a beautiful, inclusive truth. ✨🙌
#Faith #Inclusion #JewishWisdom #Unity ✡️
#Faith #Inclusion #JewishWisdom #Unity ✡️
They've lied to you about the talmud. They twisted meanings misquoted texts and slandered the most important work of Jewish wisdom. Let's set the record straight. Joan, my 6-week crash course on Talmud. rabbiraps@gmail.com
#talmud #talmudquotes #jewishwisdom
#talmud #talmudquotes #jewishwisdom
January 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM
They've lied to you about the talmud. They twisted meanings misquoted texts and slandered the most important work of Jewish wisdom. Let's set the record straight. Joan, my 6-week crash course on Talmud. rabbiraps@gmail.com
#talmud #talmudquotes #jewishwisdom
#talmud #talmudquotes #jewishwisdom
“I can’t stand my spouse… is it time for divorce?” 💔
Judaism honors marriage — but doesn’t ignore struggle.
Before walking away: talk honestly, seek help, and try to repair.
If it truly can’t heal, divorce is allowed—with care.
#MarriageMatters #JewishWisdom #FaithAndHealing
Judaism honors marriage — but doesn’t ignore struggle.
Before walking away: talk honestly, seek help, and try to repair.
If it truly can’t heal, divorce is allowed—with care.
#MarriageMatters #JewishWisdom #FaithAndHealing
August 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM
“I can’t stand my spouse… is it time for divorce?” 💔
Judaism honors marriage — but doesn’t ignore struggle.
Before walking away: talk honestly, seek help, and try to repair.
If it truly can’t heal, divorce is allowed—with care.
#MarriageMatters #JewishWisdom #FaithAndHealing
Judaism honors marriage — but doesn’t ignore struggle.
Before walking away: talk honestly, seek help, and try to repair.
If it truly can’t heal, divorce is allowed—with care.
#MarriageMatters #JewishWisdom #FaithAndHealing
I write about Rabbi Jericho Vincent in my book. Many thanks to my favorite Talmud teacher @miriamanzovin.bsky.social for this Torah lesson.
Jewish Sources for the Trans Day of VisibilityWith Rabbi Jericho Vincent
Shalom, friends! How well do you know your trans ancestors? To celebrate the Transgender Day of Visibility, Rav Jericho and I take a deep dive into the gender-bending story of Yosef, in the #Torah, the #Talmud, and beyond. Check out the source sheet below! (Posted erev-TDOV) #transpride #ancestors #transestors #ancestralwisdom #JewishLearning #Trancestors #Judaism #JewishWisdom #transvisibility 🏳️⚧️ https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/547437?lang=en Follow Rabbi Jericho Vincent on Instagram: @ thealef
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March 31, 2024 at 1:54 AM
I write about Rabbi Jericho Vincent in my book. Many thanks to my favorite Talmud teacher @miriamanzovin.bsky.social for this Torah lesson.
Grateful to Bill Tammeus for his insightful review of Rabbi Roy Furman's "Torah Wrestling" on Amazon. Much appreciated! #Torah #Bible #JewishWisdom #BookReview #Faith #OldTestament #Spirituality #JewishCulture #booksky
August 18, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Grateful to Bill Tammeus for his insightful review of Rabbi Roy Furman's "Torah Wrestling" on Amazon. Much appreciated! #Torah #Bible #JewishWisdom #BookReview #Faith #OldTestament #Spirituality #JewishCulture #booksky
Missed Passover? There's a second chance. Pesach Sheni reminds us it’s never too late to reconnect, return, and renew. A powerful lesson in divine second chances. #PesachSheni #JewishWisdom
May 11, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Missed Passover? There's a second chance. Pesach Sheni reminds us it’s never too late to reconnect, return, and renew. A powerful lesson in divine second chances. #PesachSheni #JewishWisdom
Words of wisdom from kabbalahist and scholar Jill Hammer
youtube.com/shorts/bjeiE... #mystic #mysticism #booksky #kabbalah #midrash #jewishwisdom #jewish
youtube.com/shorts/bjeiE... #mystic #mysticism #booksky #kabbalah #midrash #jewishwisdom #jewish
In Their Own Words: Jill Hammer, Jewish Bard
YouTube video by Lawrence Pintak, Author
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September 25, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Words of wisdom from kabbalahist and scholar Jill Hammer
youtube.com/shorts/bjeiE... #mystic #mysticism #booksky #kabbalah #midrash #jewishwisdom #jewish
youtube.com/shorts/bjeiE... #mystic #mysticism #booksky #kabbalah #midrash #jewishwisdom #jewish
Pesach Sheni—the “Second Passover”—was a second chance for those who couldn’t participate the first time. One month later, they got another opportunity.
Because in life… it’s never too late to come back, reconnect, and start again. ✨
#PesachSheni #SecondChances #JewishWisdom
Because in life… it’s never too late to come back, reconnect, and start again. ✨
#PesachSheni #SecondChances #JewishWisdom
May 1, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Pesach Sheni—the “Second Passover”—was a second chance for those who couldn’t participate the first time. One month later, they got another opportunity.
Because in life… it’s never too late to come back, reconnect, and start again. ✨
#PesachSheni #SecondChances #JewishWisdom
Because in life… it’s never too late to come back, reconnect, and start again. ✨
#PesachSheni #SecondChances #JewishWisdom
Why do we light bonfires, shoot arrows, and celebrate during the Omer? Lag BaOmer marks deep joy, light, and mystical legacy—from Rabbi Akiva’s students to Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai. A day of fire, spirit, and meaning. #LagBaOmer #JewishWisdom #TorahLife #OmerCounting
May 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Why do we light bonfires, shoot arrows, and celebrate during the Omer? Lag BaOmer marks deep joy, light, and mystical legacy—from Rabbi Akiva’s students to Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai. A day of fire, spirit, and meaning. #LagBaOmer #JewishWisdom #TorahLife #OmerCounting