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The Pope on YouTube and Send us your Recipes and Photos
So, I am working on a hat trick of blogs this week. And, I’ve succeeded. Three in one week. I don’t think I’ve done that before. And, hey, I never said they would be quality. Apparently, I’m going for quantity.
The Pope launched his YouTube channel this week. Which says to me two things: (1) we’re so on the right track, and (2) I’m glad we did it first. I love when the Pope follows my lead. Oh, and number 3 (yeah, I know I said there would be 2) is that we’re doing so much more than that, because we’re a full-service virtual synagogue – a real online community. We’re not only a website or a YouTube channel, but so much more. And we’ve got a really cool philosophy (from a humanistic perspective) that speaks to contemporary Jews.
Anyway, in other news, I just got an email from a friend looking for Tu B’Shevat materials. Tu B’Shevat is the New Year of the Trees (Judaism has four new years, we seem to like them). It falls on February 8th this year, and it’s a great holiday for connecting to the environment/nature. So, if any of you has any great ideas or you’ve had fun Tu B’Shevat celebrations in the past, let me know and we’ll share your ideas.
And, while a lot of Jews don’t observe Tu B’Shevat, Passover is the most observed holiday of the Jewish year. We’re coming up with lots of Passover material… but again, send us your ideas. We hope to add to our cookbook, so feel free to send your favorite Passover (or other) recipes.
Anytime you celebrate Judaism at home, email us a photo and we’ll post it on the site. Got Hanukkah photos? Shabbat? Passover? Photos of your kids doing projects from this website? Photos of you in front of the computer, at the online congregation? Judaism is a religion that can largely be experienced in your house, so please share what you’re doing with us. You might even make it onto the homepage. Names not necessary.
Happy weekend!
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