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A Personal Take on the Other Israel Film Festival

Even with the need to be heard in these confrontational times, we accept the idea that we will watch a film in silence. We give the film space to enfold us and carry us to its conclusion. Can this unwritten agreement be extended into the light of day to give all of us the space to speak… and to be heard?

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Where are we finding the promise of rest this Shabbat? In @joanrothphotography’s photographs of Jewish women celebrating Shabbat all over the world. 

Shabbat shalom. What is helping you pause and rest this weekend?

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Headed into Shabbat with hearts broken and shoulders heavy. 

Text from the shabbat song, “Lecha Dodi,” traditionally sung on Friday night. The verse “בּֽוֹאִי כַלָּה, בּֽוֹאִי כַלָּה“ is alternatively translated as “Come O Bride” and “Come, the Shabbat Queen.”

Comic by @katzcomics

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On March 20, the first official day of spring, join Lilith for a Jewish feminist writers’ hour, facilitated by poet, novelist, & children’s book author Lesléa Newman. Take an hour to fill up your cup so you can go back out into the world. 

With everything happening in the world, we need a space to pause and pour it all out on the page. Expect kindness and curiosity—all Jewish feminists welcome.

Register for Zoom at 🔗 in bio.

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