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a poster that says good sabbath with a heart shaped cloud

THE Notorious R.A.V., Jewish Connectivity @thenotoriousrav.bsky.social · 3d

There's just too much drama in the world around us. If I want drama, I'll go to a show. What we need now is Intermission. Shabbat is my intermission from so much around us. I hope you bless yourself with holy rest, regardless of your religious tradition or lack thereof. Shabbat Shalom

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Mi Sheberach - the Prayer for Healing

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THE Notorious R.A.V., Jewish Connectivity @thenotoriousrav.bsky.social · 7d

Sending caring and support to my colleague & friend, Rabbi Cantor Jeffrey Myers & Tree of Life Congregation, on the anniversary of antisemitic mass murders 7 years ago today. May the memories of those who perished be a blessing & inspire us to fight antisemitism and hatred daily.

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THE Notorious R.A.V., Jewish Connectivity @thenotoriousrav.bsky.social · 10d

With Shabbat approaching please let me know of people in need of healing energy and I'll include them in the healing prayer recited during Shabbat. Shabbat Shalom youtu.be/QhwWkOshPOA?...

YouTube video by Temple Emanu-El NYC

Leavitt: Donald Trump not rebuilding Jerusalem's Third Temple | The Jerusalem Post

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THE Notorious R.A.V., Jewish Connectivity @thenotoriousrav.bsky.social · 10d

@thejerusalempost.bsky.social wins the Jewish internet today with this piece of Jewish performance art at a White House press conference by Jake Turx www.jpost.com/israel-news/...

Mishpacha's Jake Turx asked Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt about the possibility of Trump rebuilding the Holy Temple in Jerusalem during a discussion on the new White House ballroom.

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THE Notorious R.A.V., Jewish Connectivity @thenotoriousrav.bsky.social · 18d

Hey, y'all: it is Friday
What have we learned this week?

a purple dinosaur from barney says i think you learned something very important

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a cartoon of snoopy holding a red umbrella with the words pray for rain below

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THE Notorious R.A.V., Jewish Connectivity @thenotoriousrav.bsky.social · 21d

The Jewish holiday of Shemini Atzeret includes a prayer for rain, asking that there be rain "for blessing and not curse, for life and not death". May it inspire us towards the actions that will help our climate and environment so that this becomes a reality. Chag Sameach, happy holiday

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a person holding a red heart in their hands with hebrew writing on it

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THE Notorious R.A.V., Jewish Connectivity @thenotoriousrav.bsky.social · 22d

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יהוה, אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם,מַתִּיר אֲסוּרִים! Praised is God, ruler of the universe, who causes the freeing of hostages

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THE Notorious R.A.V., Jewish Connectivity @thenotoriousrav.bsky.social · 24d

Going into Shabbat with hope for the release of the Israeli hostages and for a break from the war that has lasted so long and taken so many lives in Israel and Gaza. This holds the possibility of a larger more lasting peace. May it be so

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PHISH : Avenu Malkenu : {4K Ultra HD} : Alpine Valley : East Troy, WI : 7/14/2019

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THE Notorious R.A.V., Jewish Connectivity @thenotoriousrav.bsky.social · 28d

Sukkot begins tonight. While the Sukkah (hut) is meant to be a reminder of the biblical Exodus, living in a hut should also remind us of those who are food and housing insecure. May we live understanding of our history as well as our obligations towards those in need. Chag Sameach, a Happy Sukkot!

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THE Notorious R.A.V., Jewish Connectivity @thenotoriousrav.bsky.social · Oct 3

In tough times in our country and in our world, Ashkenazi Jewish comfort food and good bourbon just hits the spot. Shabbat Shalom

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THE Notorious R.A.V., Jewish Connectivity @thenotoriousrav.bsky.social · Oct 1

Time for the annual posting of Avinu Malkeinu by Phish. Enjoy, even if your synagogue doesn't use beach balls. #yomkippur

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YouTube video by shinepigeon

IS IT A JEWISH HOLIDAY TODAY?

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THE Notorious R.A.V., Jewish Connectivity @thenotoriousrav.bsky.social · Oct 1

Are you on threads?

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THE Notorious R.A.V., Jewish Connectivity @thenotoriousrav.bsky.social · Oct 1

If you're Jewish or Jewish adjacent, this will help you over the next few weeks (and beyond) isitajewishholidaytoday.com

Find out if it's a Jewish holiday today. The answer may shock you!

isitajewishholidaytoday.com

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THE Notorious R.A.V., Jewish Connectivity @thenotoriousrav.bsky.social · Sep 30

I composed this Yizkor memorial prayer,for those of us memorializing those who passed, but also those who endured trauma. Please feel free to share with those who would benefit, or with your own communities and congregations shorturl.at/HYXTf @timesofisrael.com

The Blogs: Yizkor for Those Who Suffered Trauma

From the blog of Arnold D. Samlan at The Times of Israel

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THE Notorious R.A.V., Jewish Connectivity @thenotoriousrav.bsky.social · Sep 26

This Shabbat's theme is return: return to our most authentic place. Enjoy the song and give yourself some rest from the chaotic world around us.

Shabbat Shalom
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Shuva

YouTube video by Zusha - Topic

The Blogs: Be Smart in 5786

THE Notorious R.A.V., Jewish Connectivity @thenotoriousrav.bsky.social · Sep 25

My latest article, Be Smart in 5786, was published in the blog section of @timesofisrael.com . With best wishes for a Happy, Healthy, and Peaceful New Year blogs.timesofisrael.com/be-smart-in-...

From the blog of Arnold D. Samlan at The Times of Israel

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THE Notorious R.A.V., Jewish Connectivity @thenotoriousrav.bsky.social · Sep 22

Wishing you and your loved ones a shana tova u’metukah, a Happy and Sweet New Year; a year of peace for the Jewish people, Israel, and our world.

a picture of a pomegranate with the words have a sweet new year

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THE Notorious R.A.V., Jewish Connectivity @thenotoriousrav.bsky.social · Sep 22

The future requires us to act in a God-like manner: to again transform our world to one in which lightand purpose are again recognized. In the year and years ahead, may we use our wisdom and actions to do what the Aleinu prayer say– to repair the world to become a Godly kingdom

THE Notorious R.A.V., Jewish Connectivity @thenotoriousrav.bsky.social · Sep 22

In our world today, we see forces that would try to destroy the order of the world and return it to the tohu va’vohu, primordial chaos. Terror and warfare effect us directly or indirectly; emet – truth, a name of God, is under attack; scientific & medical knowledge is threatened.

THE Notorious R.A.V., Jewish Connectivity @thenotoriousrav.bsky.social · Sep 22

Jewish tradition connects Rosh Hashana to the creation story in the Torah. At the dawn of creation, the Torah tells us the world was tohu va’vohu — chaotic, unformed, dark. God didn’t destroy the chaos; God transformed it. God brought light, boundaries, and purpose to the world.

YouTube video by עומר אדם - הערוץ הרשמי

THE Notorious R.A.V., Jewish Connectivity @thenotoriousrav.bsky.social · Sep 19

On this final Friday evening of the Hebrew calendar year, wishing you Shabbat Shalom

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עומר אדם - יום השישי

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THE Notorious R.A.V., Jewish Connectivity @thenotoriousrav.bsky.social · Sep 18

Fight the Power youtu.be/8QZvoOqUkqw?...

The Isley Brothers - Fight the Power, Pts. 1 & 2 (Official Audio)

YouTube video by TheIsleyBrothersVEVO