To reach us, contact shirhadash@aol.com.
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The premise of this blog is that positive Judaism can inspire.
Such an assertion may seem obvious, but apparently it is not to a great number of Jewish institutions that continue to rely on negativity — guilt, fear and hatred — to inspire Jewish identity and commitment to their cause.
This blog hopes to turn the tide on this phenomenon … and it will do so by promoting a Judaism that is joyful, filled with meaning, ethically centered, hesed infused and passionate about Jewish unity.
Specifically, this blog will offer — and collect from you — a whole host of insights on living joyous Judaism, including divrei Torah, practical personal practices, innovative ideas and information about people, organizations and events dedicated to positive Judaism.
In the beginnng, the core contributors will probably hail from Shir Hadash, a Jerusalem based Synagogue and Community that has practiced joyous Judaism ever since its founding. In time, though, we hope that people from all walks of life — teachers and students, parents and children, communal activists and members alike — will come to view Joyous Judaism as their home as well, and the vehicle by which they can spread true Jewish wisdom throughout the world.
To become a contributor to this blog, leave your name and e-mail in the comment section below and after a short vetting we will add you as one.
