yaffa epstein
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Can a Jewish fan watch the #SuperBowl with a clean conscience? The rabbis had thoughts. In her latest op-ed, our Senior Scholar and Educator-in-Residence Rabba @yaffaepstein reflects on our responsibility as football spectators. What are your thoughts?
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Opinion | Are you conflicted about the violent nature of football? There's a Jewish text for that, writes @yaffaepstein.
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Jewish text grappled with the violent nature of sport, writes a scholar and educator at The Jewish Education Project.
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Should charities accept ‘tainted’ money? Rabba @yaffaepstein and I respond in the latest issue of @Sapir
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note from the publisher: One of the hallmarks of Sapir is its connection between theory and practice. We ask our authors not simply to make...
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Pretty psyched for @limmud Festival in just 11 days!!!! Doing 7 sessions - including one with @shimmyfeintuch. Who will I see there??
@TracyAnnO, @yaffaepstein and @dafna_m walk into a bar. That's it. No gags here, just brilliant presenters and an unmissable early bird price for this year's Limmud. Don't joke, just book before Wednesday: https://t.co/uXlcBVvllx
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It's my first OpEd y'all! It's part of a larger project I'm working on with my colleagues at @JewishEd called "The Torah of Now" - and would love to hear your thoughts!
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In the latest edition of our ethics column, @RabbiWolpe and Rabba @yaffaepstein answer questions about responding to rumors and pressure to cancel a speaker.
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Note from the publisher: One of the hallmarks of Sapir is its connection between theory and practice. We ask our authors not simply to make...
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Introducing these amazing educators who will be speaking and performing during Simchat Torah at Isabella Freedman! Reserve your spot today and read full bios of our instructors here. https://t.co/bv6HAgCMvD Batya Levine @yaffaepstein
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Together with @yaffaepstein I am writing an ethics column for @SapirJournal - first up - is it wrong to pay people to learn Torah and can other organizations compete with synagogues? Hope you enjoy:
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One of the hallmarks of Sapir is its connection between theory and practice. We ask our authors not simply to make arguments but also to of...
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Join @ruth_messinger & other #Jewish communal leaders in supporting #EndThePandemic, to raise 💰 for #COVID19vaccines for hi-risk people in #developingcountries. Click https://t.co/DXbmzN7pLw & donate thru the popup window, so your💰 is marked a #jewishcommunal gift. #tikkunolam
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Very honored to have been asked to share some Elul Torah thoughts in these very strange times we find ourselves in this year. Thank you @MaybergFdn!
DON'T MISS THIS UPLIFTING READ BEFORE THE HIGH HOLY DAYS. "What We Can be Certain of Even in Uncertain Times: Using the New Year to Find our Inner Voice" Thank you, Rabba @yaffaepstein, for sharing such inspirational ideas as a guest author on our blog. https://t.co/NJMyNf8jqw
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Hey #unitedAIRLINES - flight cancelled, and then the next day cancelled again - and no compensation?? Very disappointing.
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My latest - honored to be asked to share some Torah on the @jfederations Education and Engagement blog. @pardesinstitute
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Dathan & Abiram can’t even be bothered to speak with Moses? They don’t deserve to be invited! #AtLeastShowUp #ConstructiveConflict
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Follow our daily Chavruta as The Pardes Alumni Road Trip continues - leaving NYC after a wonderful night and heading to the city of angels! Join us tonight for an evening of insight & reconnecting! #PardesPast
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Follow our daily Chavruta as The Pardes Alumni Road Trip continues - leaving NYC after a wonderful night and heading to the city of angels! Join us tonight for an evening of insight & reconnecting!...
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Hey @SefariaProject - did you see how we’re learning the Mishna on the Road from the Sefaria app?? We love you guys!
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Follow our daily Chavruta as The Pardes Alumni Road Trip continues - leaving NYC after a wonderful night and heading to the city of angels! Join us tonight for an evening of insight & reconnecting!...
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Pardes alumni in the house! Blessed to learn and work with these two! @pardesinstitute #pardespast
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So exciting to be learning with Rabbi Alex Israel at the @pardesinstitute Alumni Road Trip - stop one - NYC! #pardespast
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“Rebbe Akiva is the Ultimate Hacker” Big shout out to @SefariaProject this morning from the @covenantfn Foundation project Directors meeting! You guys are so awesome! @russelneiss @Sara Wolkenfeld #mychavrutahischangingtheworld
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As we approach Yom Haatzmaut, reflections on my work in North America for the @pardesinstitute
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@LimmudLA Thanks so so much for having me, was such a joy to be with you all!
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