The Reconstructionist Rabbinical College recently introduced an online game that’s entertaining and positively addictive! MostJewish.com poses a series of four topical words, and then you pick which word is most Jewish. It’s as simple as that. Then you keep playing with new selections of words.
Just by playing, you’re contributing to an ongoing dialogue about Judaism in the 21st century, and what it means to be part of “Judaism as a civilization, or a people.”
Here’s the site’s current list of top 10 words that people have said they identify with as being Jewish (clicking on each item leads to a discussion about that topic):
1.doctors
2.chopped liver
3.pickles
4.Brooklyn
5.New York City
6.guilt
7.comedians
8.bargain hunting
9.tradition
10.pomegranates
We have lots of exciting events coming up this year! Here are just a few examples, with a few dates to save for special events we’re planning.
Beginning February 27th, over four Sundays, Rabbi Anna will be conducting a Reconstructionist Judaism 101 class. Curious about what Reconstructionist Judaism is all about? This will be a golden opportunity to learn more. This will be open to the public. More to follow on this.
On April 19th, we’ll be hosting out annual TvS Passover Seder on the second night of Passover. If you or anyone you know are looking for a Seder this Passover, please keep this in mind. Details will follow as we approach the holiday.
On Friday, May 6th, we’ll be having a special Friday Family Night, with a Pot Luck dinner, singing, and general Jewish merriment. Bring your friends and family. It’s a great way to get to know us, and to have a fun night out. We might even have a few surprises in store. Stay tuned for details later in the year.
Tzedek v’Shalom will be attending the 28th Annual Martin Luther King Celebration sponsored by theNeighborhood Interfaith Movement (NIM) on Sunday, January 16, 2011 @ 3–5 p.m. at Arch Street Presbyterian Church, 1724 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA.
This year’s theme is “We’ll Walk Hand In Hand.” Keynote speaker will be Daisy Khan, founder and director of the American Society for Muslim Advancement, and co-founder of the proposed Park51 Muslim Community Center in lower Manhattan. The program will also feature music from local choirs, the words of Dr. King read by Philadelphia youth, and fellowship.
For more information, see the NIM website at www.nimphilly.org. Please contact Ruth Jampol at ruth.jampol@gmail.com or 215-860-8903 for carpool information.
