Ruth Schapira
Antisemitism, BDS, and the fight for justice
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Bringing God Home from Jewish Summer Camp
Take a moment to truly see Jewish summer camp was an incredible oasis where I received daily doses of spiritual inspiration. At 10 years...
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There’s no secret sauce: we already know the recipe for Jewish engagement
How many ants does it take to move an elephant? That’s what the traditionally bureaucratic Jewish community feels like to me sometimes,...
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5 Ways to Create a Memorable Passover Seder Experience
Nice Seder, but not intensified Same Seder, intensified! What will you do to construct meaningful memories at Passover this year? The...
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The one summer I chose Israel
At different times in my life, Jewish educators would often prompt seminar audiences to describe and prioritize their Jewish identity....
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Questions and a Meditation Before Yom Kippur
“…and after the earthquake a fire; but The One was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice….” Kings I 19:12 Am I coming...
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The global power of Jewish community
The incredible beauty of the Venice Synagogue. The intricately carved mehitzah (separation) is on the far left. The rabbi’s D’var Torah...
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Refuse to accept the arrogant model of leadership
We live in a selfish age. I know, no kidding—so I needn’t bother you with listing all the reasons why this is true. Believe me, it would...
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What do you want to read on a synagogue sign?
We live in a visual world, right? So why not go with that? My morning commute is peppered with the various church signs I pass on my way...
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What I Learned About Leadership From An Evangelical Minister
Here’s what I learned about engaging lay people from an Evangelical minister during a holiday dinner party: a faith community’s goals...
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Marketing Jewish Education for Now and Later
Sales. Marketing. Branding. Social Media Presence. Analytics. SEO. ROI. Just a few short years ago, terms like these were absent from...
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From Jewish Camp to Home: Five Easy Things to Do
How can your Jewish community maximize campers’ experiences when they arrive home? Summer camp is exhilarating for our Jewish teens. For...
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What Engagement Is (and Isn’t)
I wrote earlier on my blog site “Double Take” that some job descriptions are so vague, it’s almost impossible to figure out what the...
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The Funniest Tweet I’ve Seen
@ruthschapira – Congratulations on making on our Top Twitter list!https://t.co/7uLLpx66yfpic.twitter.com/TOfjLdMNRT — ECPhiladelphia...
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This is Not the Climate Change You’re Thinking About
Sloppy Words, Sloppy Food At times, I resist writing a post because I just don’t want to spend the time doing all the research it might...
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Nine Unexpected Ways That Jewish Culture Fascinates Asians
What if we took our New Year Celebration to the streets? What are we, as Jews, missing? Clearly something, since others, especially...
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How to Deal With Angry Words in Troubling Times
Can you stay calm in an angry world? I almost can’t watch the news anymore. For me, no matter what channel I turn to what I hear are...
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One New Way To Join A Jewish Community
Judaism = Community This season, when so many emotions surge through us, it is comforting to be within a community. That’s part of the...
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Why Be Jewish? Rabbi Sacks Responds With A Most Compelling Answer
This piece is so important to read in its entirety. Please go to the link below. via Why Judaism? #Jewishcommunity #JewishTeens...
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Jewish Interfaith Outreach: Making Challah and “Doing Jewish”
Making Challah, Making Connections Scoop, beat, pour, and mix—then knead, fold, knead, fold. It’s the methodical way that you’d make a...
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