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I found this on Facebook in a Columbia/Barnard Hillel Post. Emma Barnett is the daughter of Dr. Karen Reisner and Craig Barnett and the granddaughter of Hilda and Jack Reisner-and I was wondering where she was...Now I know that she is in Copenhagen!
When I think about the High Holidays, the first word that comes to my mind is "Tradition". Every year, my family goes to my aunt's house for the first night of Rosh Hashana. Every year, I sit next to my cousins at synagogue. Every year, my family...
When I think about the High Holidays, the first word that comes to my mind is "Tradition". Every year, my family goes to my aunt's house for the first night of Rosh Hashana. Every year, I sit next to my cousins at synagogue. Every year, my family goes to the Jersey Shore on the second day of Rosh Hashana to do tashlich. Every year, after Yom Kippur services, we go to my grandparent's apartment to break the fast.
This semester, I will not be partaking in any of those traditions as I am studying abroad in Copenhagen. A high holiday without dinner at my aunt's house, synagogue without my family, and tashlich not at the Jersey Shore is very different. However, just as we brace ourselves for the change which inevitably comes with a new year, I have braced myself for a different high holiday experience. I spent the first part of Rosh Hashana at the Great Synagogue of Copenhagen and with the Chabad. I also had the opportunity to spend Shabbat in Berlin, a place where less than 80 years ago, it would be life-threatening to openly practice Judaism. Some of the new customs and traditions I have experienced in these cities are ones I can bring back home to my family for next year.
As I reflect on 5777 and think forward to 5778, I realize that life is unpredictable and full of surprises which challenge us to adapt to new places and environments. Rosh Hashana challenges me to think about how I can be a better person. As we ask for forgiveness, it is important to reflect on how each of us can play a part in creating a better and more accepting society, especially in these challenging political times. Simultaneously, it is important to remember despite the societal expectation for perfection, we are humans and it is okay to make mistakes. Traveling and studying abroad has taught me that living life to the fullest every single day, exploring other people's cultures and inviting them to experience yours, and smiling are simple steps which can lead to a beautiful and sweet new year. Shana Tova U'metuka!
Emma Barnett is a junior at Barnard studying Political Science and Psychology.
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Kurds, Kurdistan, Israel, Iraq, Turkey,
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The March for Racial Justice was inconsiderately and erroneously scheduled for Saturday, September 30. I know where you will be on that date: you'll be in shul because it's Yom Kippur!
But additional events are being scheduled for the next day in New York City (and perhaps elsewhere) in order to allow the Jewish community to participate. One of the prime movers in the Sunday, October 1 demonstration is a new Jewish women's group
, ZIONESS, Zionist and progressive.
Sunday, October 1 at 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
If you would like to march with us, the Zioness Movement will stand against the unjust treatment of people of color on October 1st at the sister event for the March for Racial Justice in New York City.
We've seen this month-all too well-that white supremacy stains our society. It seeks to disenfranchise, disempower, and demonize Jews, people of color, and other minorities.
While we were hurt and saddened that the primary March for Racial Justice is scheduled for September 30th on Yom Kippur, we commend the event organizers for hearing the Jewish community, apologizing, and organizing an inclusive national event the next day.
Zionism-a movement of self-determination for the Jewish people-calls us to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with others facing racism and discrimination.
As Jews, Zionists, and progressives, we will come together in New York to walk for these values.
We will be posting more details in the days ahead.
Kid Friendly!
Young Anti-Zionist Jews Claim to Speak For My Generation. They Don't.
It's Time We Called Them On It.
Anti-Zionist Jews are trying to push mainstream progressive Jews out of leftist spaces. Let's push back.
Click here for upcoming Federation programming in our area. 
click here to find out more about ramah programs
Join us at Ramah here in North America or in Israel for one of these very special programs designed especially for women. All are invited to participate. No Ramah connection is necessary, so please forward this email to friends and family who might be interested!
Ruach Nashim: Women's Spirituality Weekend
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April 27-29, 2018
Ramah California · Ojai, CA
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Join our extraordinary program combining creativity, text study and friendship with the joyous celebration of Shabbat in an inspirational setting. Share with friends and connect spiritually through reflection, prayer and song. Indulge in relaxation and activities such as yoga, pilates, meditation or martial arts. Bring your daughter, mother, sisters and friends! You will return home refreshed and renewed in body, mind and spirit.
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November 5-8, 2
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Ramah Darom · Clayton, GA
Bring your mother, sister, grandmother or best friend, or come solo and meet other amazing women looking to build their community of Jewish friends! Surrounded by the beauty of nature, we will explore finding balance as we create, eat, drink, laugh, learn, sing and study together and learn to listen to our authentic selves. This women's-only weekend will have everything you need to relax, rejuvenate your body, and fill your spirit.
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Ramah Women: Celebrating Israel at 70
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Join Amy Skopp Cooper, Executive Director of Ramah Nyack and National Ramah Associate Director, on Ramah Israel Institute's first women's trip to Israel, an inspiring ten-day journey of exploration, dialogue, social action, hiking, art and culinary adventure.
Women of all ages are warmly invited!
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$4,999 per person* - flights to Krakow and from Israel are not included - land only ($1,108 - Single Supplement)
A deposit of $500 will guarantee you a place on the trip. Space is limited.
Cost covers two nights in Krakow, two nights in Warsaw, two nights in Jerusalem, two nights in Tel Aviv, most meals, all programming expenses, tips, flight from Krakow to Tel Aviv. $1,000 minimum gift per household to the 2018 Annual Campaign of Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey. Travel extensions available for an additional cost.
*based on double occupancy and number of participants For more information or to register, contact
Jane A. Sherwood | JaneS@jfnnj.org | 201-820-3962
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