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  1. Hallmark Chanukah movie round up! I ended up watching all ten Hanukah Hallmark movies (plus a couple others), and I want to discuss some of them a little more, so here we go!

    best Hallmark Xanukkah movie: Round and Round (2023)

    seriously, it's so good! the magical dreidel that creates a time loop so that you don't miss your chance with your soul mate--it's definitely the most unique of these movies, and it feels Jewish in a way that none of the others felt. plus Vic Michaelis is fantastic! and there's a married lesbian couple with a kid, so it's officially the Queerest Janukah Hallmark movie!

    seriously, if you haven't seen this one yet, DO IT!!! it's so good, and there's a LOVELY twist that I really liked

    #mazeldon #jewniverse

  2. my very first latkes turned out really good, though I think it needed another egg, bc they got less stable as I fried them

    happy seventh night!

    #mazeldon #jewniverse

  3. night 6! Shabbat Shalom!

    tonight's movie: Oy to the World (2025)

    now (sigh) the name's bad. also it's a joint holiday movie. Xan worries about what this year's movie means as a kind of cultural benchmark, but I'm kinda hopeful?

    for one thing, the premise is that the local synagogue floods or something, so the neighboring Christian church helps them out, and the focus is on the Christian choir director and the Jewish, like, assistant cantor? so I see why they went for Oy to the World (still hate it)

    for another thing, this is (as far as I can tell) the first Hallmark movie to feature a synagogue, and while I've been enjoying the non-religious Chanuka movies, I HAVE been missing the, uh, synagogue aspects of these characters' lives, y'know?

    finally, while Hanukkah on Rye is definitely in the top 3 of Chanukkah movies for me, I've been feeling particularly bitter about the joke in that movie that there are only two Hanuka songs, so hopefully this one has good music

    #mazeldon #jewniverse

  4. night 5!

    tonight's movie is my personal favorite (before I watched Round and Round), Hanukkah on Rye

    it's definitely the Most Jewish movie. I love the matchmaking aspect of the movie, it's a really nice unique twist. I also love the deli culture parts of it

    plus, I ADORE Yael Groblas, she's a FANTASTIC actor

    #Chanukah #mazeldon #jewniverse

  5. night 4

    tonight's movie is a new one for us: Love, Lights, Hanukkah!

    the main character was adopted, and did a DNA test and found out she was half Jewish ... she meets up with a DNA match and meets their family (and also a cute guy who's a friend of the family)

    #chanukkah #mazeldon #jewniverse

  6. night 3!

    tonight's movie is one we've seen before: Eight Gifts of Hanukkah

    no fake dating, barely any Christmas, it's very Jewish

    and there's a very funny bit in the beginning where the main girl is shown showing up to a bunch of online dates, and one of them is a guy in a Santa outfit who greets her by shouting MERRY CHRISTMAS, and she immediately turns around and leaves, which would never happen in a Christmas Hallmark movie

    #mazeldon #jewniverse #hanukkah

  7. happy second night of Chanukkah!

    we're doing eight nights of Hallmark Hanukkah movies, and tonight we're traveling back in time, to 2012, before Hanukkah was invented

    tonight it's Hitched for the Holidays, the first Hallmark movie to acknowledge that Hanukah is its own holiday

    #chanukkah #mazeldon #jewniverse

  8. my girlfriend bought me a GLOW IN THE DARK blanket, and I love it, but I've never seen an ELEVEN BRANCH MENORAH before

    #Hanukkah #Chanukah #mazeldon #jewniverse

  9. Celebrate Hannukah Network Briefing
    Sing and Laugh Together!

    Jewish Earth Alliance Network Briefing
    Tuesday, December 16
    5:00 pm PT / 8:00 pm ET 

    Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist

    Join us for a heart-warming celebration of the Festival of Lights! Shira Kline, Jewish ritual and performance artist, will open the meeting with music and song.

    Then, speaker Audrey Schulman will coach us on "Laughtivism" -- how to sweeten a serious message with a dollop of humor. Audrey is a writer who has published six books and helps run an energy-efficiency nonprofit called HEET.

    Next Network Briefings: Tuesday, January 20th and Tuesday, February 17th

    #Mazeldon #Jewniverse #Judiverse #Jewish #Judaism #Chanukkah #Hanukkah

  10. From Harif UK:

    Hanucah this year begins on 14 December and lasts for eight days. Because the festival commemorates how the oil in the Temple lasted miraculously for eight days, it is customary for Jews to eat fried foods. Ashkenazim indulge in latkes and jam doughnuts, but Sephardim prepare a rich variety of fried foods.

    Join Zoom meeting: us02web.zoom.us/j/88282523576?

    Meeting ID: 882 8252 3576
    Passcode: doughnuts

    IMPORTANT: Please note that no registration is required but for security reasons, only participants identified by name, and not 'Ipad' or 'Wonderwoman', willl be admitted. The event will be recorded.

    To see recordings of previous events,  click here: youtube.com/user/bataween1/vid

    #Mazeldon #Jewniverse #Judiverse #Sephardi #Mizrahi #MENA #JewishFood #JewishHistory #Judaism #Jewish

  11. From Ritual Well:

    Join us for an exclusive gathering with acclaimed Israeli writer Etgar Keret, beloved for his wildly imaginative short stories, wit, and deep humanity. In this special session for the Ritualwell community, Keret will share his “10 Rules for Writers”—hard-earned wisdom that’s as funny and surprising as his fiction.

    Whether you’re an experienced author, a devoted reader, or just beginning to write, this event will spark new ways of thinking about storytelling and the art of connection through words.

    Register: ritualwell.org/event/the-10-ru

    This session will be recorded and sent to participants. We encourage live attendance for you to get the most out of the experience.

    #mazeldon #Jewniverse #Judiverse #JewishWriters #Jewish #Judaism

  12. From JTA:

    Hear some answers from Neil deGrasse Tyson, rabbis and former Jewish astronauts in the entertaining and informative short documentary film "Fiddler on the Moon"!

    On Dec. 7, join us as we screen the full 30-minute movie online and then host a virtual discussion with the film's directors and a Jewish aerospace researcher.

    Online Event! Register here: eventbrite.com/e/fiddler-on-th

    #Mazeldon #Jewniverse #Judiverse #Jewish #Judaism #JewishFilm

  13. From Ritual Well:

    Whether you’re just beginning your creative journey or you’ve been writing or making art for years, this workshop invites you to discover fresh techniques and pathways that will deepen your connections and nurture joy as a spiritual practice.

    Register: ritualwell.org/event/rekindlin

    All sessions will be recorded and sent to participants. We encourage live attendance for you to get the most out of the experience.

    #Mazeldon #Jewniverse #Judiverse #JewishArt #Judaism #Jewish

  14. From Aleph and Rabbi Rami Avraham Efal:

    As winter descends with its long, dark nights—and following a long season of collective pain—Daroma: Temple of One invites you to a 10-week online practice season (from Hanukkah through Tu Bishvat) to deepen one's personal practice, radical interiority, ancestral connection and spiritual formation — in fellowship. Led by Rabbi Rami Avraham Efal and guided by the fierce wisdom of the Kotzker Rebbe, depicted in Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel's book "Passion for Truth", we’ll draw from the Zohar, Tanya, Hasidic and Zen Buddhist teachings, texts on non-dual consciousness, and grief, plus pop-up sessions for meditation, tefillah and more.

    Register: ramiefal.com/journal/daroma-te

    #Mazeldon #Jewniverse #Jewdiverse #Judaism #Jewish #Zohar #Kabbalah

  15. From Aleph:

    In this 2-part series, Rabbi Charna and Rabbi Jonathan will guide us through a study of what the dawning of the Age of Aquarius means.

    Format: Remote - Zoom link will be sent in confirmation email

    We will focus on
    - Honoring what we’ve inherited
    - Releasing what no longer serves
    - Stepping into leadership rooted in heart and wholeness

    This is not a lecture. It’s a guided journey of reflection, dialogue, and spiritual evolution.

    Register: secure.lglforms.com/form_engin

    #Mazeldon #Jewniverse #Jewdiverse #Jewish #Judaism #TikkunOlam

  16. “There are both successes to point to and some significant gaps to still fill to help day schools and camps fully include Sephardic and Mizrahi families,” said Sarah Levin, Executive Director of JIMENA. “We want to work with community, school, and camp leaders to do this in thoughtful, respectful ways so that every child sees their traditions, history, and modern-day cultural norms reflected in these spaces.”

    The New York Assessment: jimena.org/wp-content/uploads/

    The LA Assessment: jimena.org/wp-content/uploads/

    For practical next steps, JIMENA encourages school leaders to access our Sephardic and Mizrahi Education Toolkit: sepharditoolkit.org

    JIMENA's mission is to achieve universal recognition of the heritage, history, and rights of the one million indigenous Jewish refugees from the Middle East and North Africa and their Mizrahi and Sephardi descendants.

    #Mazeldon #Jewniverse #Jewdiverse #Judaism #Jewish #Mizrahi #Sephardi #MENA #JewishHistory

  17. Join Beit Toratah this Sunday, Nov. 9, 1-3 PM ET for the study of Leviticus 2.

    The text details several forms of grain gifts—baked, griddled, or fried—all prepared without leaven or honey, yet always with salt, symbol of the covenant with the Goddess. Offerings of first grain are roasted or crushed with oil and frankincense, their scented part turned to smoke in devotion to Tehovah.

    Registration: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist

    Study Materials: docs.google.com/document/d/1wd

    #Mazeldon #Jewniverse #Jewdiverse #Jewish #Judaism #Torah

  18. Living wills address the physical body. Financial wills protect property. But an ethical will is a gift of the heart and spirit—a way to pass along the stories, values, and wisdom that have shaped your life.

    Class is $18

    This event will be recorded and sent to participants. We encourage live attendance for you to get the most out of the experience.

    Register: ritualwell.org/event/before-i-

    #Mazeldon #Jewniverse #Jewdiverse #Jewish #Judaism

  19. From Harif:
    The daughter of oud-player Sol Basha, Madrid-based Regine Basha is an artist, curator, story-teller and  founder of the project Tuning Baghdad.  This  is an audio-visual archive of music and stories recalling Regine’s Iraqi-Jewish upbringing, her father´s deep relationship to Arabic music and the lost Jewish performers of Iraqi Maqam. She also has a keen interest in Mizrahi food and has hosted a show called Kitchen Radio.

    Join Zoom meeting:
    us02web.zoom.us/j/88256691342?
    Meeting ID: 882 5669 1342
    Passcode: SalehDaoud

    #Mazeldon #Jewniverse #jewdiverse #Jewish #Judaism #JewishMusic #Sephardi #Mizrahi #MENA

  20. Global Day of Jewish Learning Event with Kabbalah Experience!

    Register for Zoom or In-Person Here:
    kabbalahexperience.com/special

    This year study’s theme, 70 Faces of Torah, celebrates Judaism’s embrace of multiple and competing perspectives to enrich our understanding of the world, Torah, and ourselves.

    Please register before Thursday so we can plan accordingly!!

    #Mazeldon #Jewniverse #Jewdiverse #Judaism #Jewish #Torah

  21. For our friends in SF:

    Settle in and unwind for an intimate evening inspired by Yemeni culture and its rich musical heritage with a live performance by members of the Yemeni Orchestra.

    Tix $36 - $72

    Enjoy an edible journey through Yemeni culinary tradition – fresh Yemenite breads from The Ma’lawah Bar paired with Loquat desserts inspired by the Jewish diaspora – a thoughtful taste of tradition to complement the night’s rhythm. Cozy, communal, and full of soul, it’s the perfect way to ease into Shabbat.

    More Info: jccsf.org/event/roots-rhythm-y

    #Mazeldon #Jewniverse #Jewdiverse #Jewish #Judaism #Sephardi #Mizrahi #MENA #Yemeni #Yemenite

  22. Celebrate Mizrahi Heritage Month with Matthew Nouriel

    The online event is on Zoom.

    Link (unfortunately requires a google account, which it says will "stay anonymous" but hey, it's google, so take that with a pound of salt):
    docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI

    #Mazeldon #Jewniverse #Jewdiverse #Judaism #Jewish #Mizrahi #Sephardi #MENA

  23. If you're going to be in the Redwood City area, check out this live event!

    Info: pjcc.org/event/the-new-middle-

    Drinks and dessert will be available for purchase

    Co-sponsored with Malka Productions, Jimena, and StandWithUs Northern California.

    #Mazeldon #Jewniverse #Jewdiverse #Sephardi #Mizrahi #Jewish #Judaism #MENA

  24. From Reconstructing Judaism:
    "There are multiple online communities specifically dedicated to neurodivergent Jews — for example, the Neurodivergent Torah Project. And in my experience, a lot of Jews have come to use the language of neurodiversity to understand and describe themselves. We know a lot more than we used to, and while even a decade or so ago the word would get me blank stares in Jewish spaces, now I find that most of the time, people have at least a sense of what I’m talking about."

    Article: evolve.reconstructingjudaism.o

    Visit Neurodivergent Torah Project: yeshivatmaharat.org/neurodiver

    #Mazeldon #Jewish #Judaism #Jewdiverse #Jewniverse

  25. Do I have any freelance website makers who wana make a simple musician/artists website for my yiddish troubadour friend?

    #jewdiverse #yiddish #mazeldon #jewniverse

  26. From Aleph:
    Silence is Praise - Chanting & Meditation Service

    Wednesdays at 11:30am ET / 8:30am PT

    Overwhelmed with stress from daily life? Join Rabbi Anne Brener for a chanting and meditation service, using the structure of the morning service, to calm our bodies and connect our souls. There will be time for some check-in afterward. 

    Register: aleph.org/civicrm/event/regist

    #Mazeldon #Jewniverse #Jewish #Judaism #JewishMeditation #Tefilah

  27. From Mayyim Hayyim:
    At a time when so many people are moving through their own narrow passages to find freedom and dignity, I am grateful that Mayyim Hayyim is a place for refuge and renewal.

    Please consider making a generous Passover gift to Mayyim Hayyim today: mayyimhayyim.org/donate/

    Your gift will ensure:
    A wide range of programs and mikveh resources for people of all ages and backgrounds all over the world
    Trainings for new Mikveh Guides to support the requests we receive for appointments every year
    Critical repairs and upkeep for our building so that the mikveh waters can remain warm

    Wishing you all a sweet and meaningful Passover.

    Chag Sameach,
    Yarden Fraiman,
    Mayyim Hayyim Board Member

    #Mazeldon #Jewniverse #Jewdiverse #Judaism #Jewish #TikkunOlam

  28. Discover Bsisa: A Pre-Passover
    Tradition from Libya

    Bsisa is a cherished Libyan-Jewish tradition observed in the days leading up to Passover—a symbolic ritual of abundance, renewal, and preparation.

    It’s a beautiful example of the unique ways Jewish communities across the Middle East and North Africa mark this sacred time.

    Click to view the full post on Instagram and learn more: instagram.com/jimena_voice/p/D

    #Mazeldon #Jewniverse #Jewdiverse #Jewish #Judaism #Pesach #Passover #Sephardi #Mizrahi #MENA

  29. From JIMENA:
    These traditions—while beautifully varied—are also deeply interconnected, much like the Jewish people themselves. Our shared stories of resilience, liberation, and celebration unite us across geography, language, and time.

    The guide features:
    Traditional and contemporary Passover recipes from across the MENA region
    Rituals and customs from countries like Morocco, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Egypt, Libya, and beyond
    Links to stories, videos, and cultural content to deepen your holiday experience

    PDF Link: jimena.org/wp-content/uploads/

    #Mazeldon #Jewniverse #Jewdiverse #Judaism #Jewish #Pesach #Passover #Seder #Sephardi #Mizrahi #MENA #Kosher

  30. From Kabbalah Experience:
    When seen through a spiritual lens, the Seder provides you an opportunity to experience a process of personal liberation from whatever holds you back, from whatever of your past keeps you captive.

    That is what we are attempting through this Haggadah: to pass over, pass through, innovate and move beyond. By transforming the meaning of these time-honored rituals, this experience becomes a vehicle for you to transform your life.

    How do we do it: We shift attention from literal story to metaphor, from an ancient past others experienced to your present experience, and from external reality to the subtle workings of inner life.

    $10 for PDF Download: kabbalahexperience.com/pass-ov

    #Mazeldon #Jewniverse #Jewdiverse #Judaism #Jewish #Pesach #Passover #Seder #Kabbalah

  31. SAVE SAYDER 5785/2025 — How to Lead + Prep the Perfect Passover Seder in 2025 DIY Workshop was led by Lab/Shul’s Leaders and is now available as a replay on YouTube.

    📲 Access the Replays here:

    Session 1 youtube.com/watch?v=iPSYWoH4Nq

    Session 2 youtube.com/watch?v=a632RYlgOa

    📲 Access SAYder Four New Questions PDF handout here: ttps://www.labshul.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SAYder-Four-New-Question-Handout_2025.pdf

    📲 Access SAYder Hosting Guide PDF with questions here: labshul.org/wp-content/uploads

    This seder, read less, say more.

    #Mazeldon #Jewniverse #Jewdiverse #Pesach #Passover #Seder

  32. Make your Passover unforgettable with Reboot's FREE interactive Passover Resource Guide - a fresh, inspiring way to bring meaning, joy, and creativity to your celebration.

    Download the Reboot Passover Resource Guide now here and be entered to win a $100 Zabar's gift card & more for Passover! rebooting.com/article/passover

    Reboot has curated activities, resources, videos, and other offerings from our work that speak to these themes of hospitality, celebration, and creating a brighter and more equitable future.

    #Mazeldon #Jewniverse #Jewdiverse #Jewish #Judaism #Pesach #Passover #Seder

  33. From Hadran:
    Prepare for Pesach!

    Welcome to Hadran's Talmud learning recommendations for Passover.

    You will find learning in three different styles:

    1. You can choose topics from Hadran's Seder Night Sugiyot course focusing on ten Seder topics.

    2. You can learn Gemara sections from Hadran's archive of shiurim with Rabbanit Michelle Farber. Each daf includes a lesson of about 45 minutes by podcast or video.

    3. You can also find short shiurim on relevant topics by a variety of women scholars.

    All learning on Hadran’s website is free of charge.

    Happy Learning! Link: hadran.org.il/learning-recomme

    For Pesach shiurim in Hebrew, click here: hadran.org.il/he/limud-pesach/

    #Mazeldon #Jewniverse #Jewdiverse #Judaism #Jewish #Passover #Pesach

  34. From Hadran:

    Selling Chametz on Pesach: What is the Halakhic Logic? – Din & Daf

    April 3, 2025 | ה׳ בניסן תשפ״ה / Dr. Elana Stein Hain

    Link: hadran.org.il/author-post/sell

    #Mazeldon #Jewniverse #Jewdiverse #Judaism #Jewish #Pesach #Passover

  35. Ty Alhadeff, JIMENA’s Director of Education, has been featured in Conversations Journal, Issue 45, published by the Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals. In his article, Lessons from the Sephardic and Mizrahi Traditions, Ty offers a powerful overview of JIMENA’s educational vision and the transformative work we are doing to ensure Sephardic and Mizrahi history, identity, and voices are fully represented across Jewish and public education.

    From launching our groundbreaking Sephardi & Mizrahi Education Toolkit to leading fellowships and building partnerships with public schools and national institutions, this article is a testament to how far our community has come—and how much more we’re ready to do.

    We invite you to read and share this important piece as we continue to expand inclusive, representative Jewish education for all.

    With gratitude, The JIMENA Team

    Visit Ideals: jewishideas.org/

    #Mazeldon #Jewniverse #Jewdiverse #Jewish #Judaism #JewishHistory

  36. Need to change a habit or get into a new groove? Try this Omer program - only $10 for the PDF download, or they have hard copies, too.

    "There is a seven-week count (some may be familiar with it being referred to as the Counting of the Omer) which starts on the second day of Passover. Each day is counted, for a total of 49 days. The intention is to be more fully present and to make every day count.

    Kabbalah added another dimension to the count. 6 Each of the seven weeks is aligned with particular energy from the Tree of Life which provides for spiritual reflection.

    While this count can be done in a rote manner (day one, day two) commemorating what others did in the past, the mystical teachings transformed it from an ancient narrative into a present personal story."

    Link: kabbalahexperience.com/omer-jo

    #Mazeldon #Jewniverse #Jewdiverse #Jewish #Judaism #Passover #Pesach #Omer #Kabbalah

  37. My personal favorite counting of the Omer exercises!

    "An innovative, spiritual workbook that integrates the Tarot and the Kabbalistic tradition of Counting the Omer:

    • Explores the origins and meaning of the 49-day Kabbalistic meditative practice of Counting the Omer and how it can lead to spiritual revelation, personal insight, and connection with the Divine

    • Reveals the correspondence of the Tarot’s minor arcana with the Sephirot of the Tree of Life and explains how both relate to the Omer meditation

    • Provides a daily practice workbook that explores the related Sephirot and Tarot cards for each day, examines their Kabbalistic and spiritual meanings, and provides questions for daily reflection and meditation guidance"

    Bookshop: bookshop.org/p/books/tarot-and

    Webpage: gatesoflighttarot.com/

    #Mazeldon #Jewniverse #Jewdiverse #Judaism #Jewish #Passover #Pesach #Omer

  38. From the Kabbalah Experience:
    We all live within stories, shaped by metaphors and narratives. Sometimes these metaphors serve us well, guiding us toward wisdom and connection. Other times, they hold us back, like a thistle caught in our shoe. How often do we pause to examine these stories? How might we shift our personal and communal narratives to create new, more meaningful ones?

    Read more: kabbalahexperience.com/we-are-

    #Mazeldon #Jewniverse #Jewdiverse #Judaism #Jewish #Kabbalah

  39. "Welcome to the month of Aries, a powerful time to shape our destiny. Aries marks the beginning of the astrological year, igniting a spark of ambition, courage, and new possibilities. The first 12 days serve as a cosmic blueprint, each one corresponding to the months ahead, offering us daily opportunities to set intentions and plant seeds of positivity for the year to come. This is a time for bold action, fearless leadership, and unwavering determination. Yet, this month also invites us to reflect on the balance between self and others. As we embrace our own ambitions, we are also invited to reflect on how our personal drive can serve a greater purpose. This month, look for ways to align your self-interest with meaningful contribution—always with the consciousness of sharing."

    Link: kabbalah.com/en/collections/ar

    #Mazeldon #Jewniverse #Jewdiverse #Kabbalah #TikkunOlam

  40. "When comedy writer and Reboot friend Rob Kutner decided to write a comedic history of the Jews, The Jews: 5,000 Years and Counting, released this week, he figured he had enough experience making depressing political news funny that he could navigate the complicated history.

    But then October 7 happened, forcing him to rethink everything. In a blog for Reboot, Kutner explains how he grappled with the new challenge by embracing some advice from his editor: “We’ve been through worse. We’re not going anywhere.” He realized Jews have continued to grow, pivot, and flourish even in the face of every pressure not to."

    Buy the Book: bookshop.org/p/books/the-jews-

    Read the Article: rebooting.com/article/comedy/

    #Mazeldon #Jewniverse #Jewdiverse #JewishAuthors #JewishComedy #Jewish #Judaism

  41. Embark on a Transformative Journey

    Explore the wisdom of Kabbalah and tap into greater awareness. Kabbalah Experience offers a range of classes to guide you on a path of personal and spiritual growth.

    Upcoming Classes: kabbalahexperience.com/classes

    #Mazeldon #Jewniverse #Jewdiverse #Jewish #Judaism #Kabbalah

  42. From Savor: A Sephardic Music & Food Experience

    To spread even more Sephardic Purim fun, we hope you enjoy this bonus video, El Dia de Purim, with a holiday song written by Sarah Aroeste!

    Video Link: youtube.com/watch?v=thT9MdZIxR

    #Mazeldon #Jewniverse #Jewdiverse #JewishMusic #Purim

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