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“An eye for an eye” (עין תחת עין) is one of the most misunderstood phrases in the Torah. Judaism never took it literally. The Talmud (Bava Kama 83b–84a) makes clear: it’s about financial compensation, not physical retaliation.

Maimonides explained that the dramatic language emphasizes the severity of the harm; the perpetrator must recognize the gravity of their actions and do teshuva (repentance). Justice in Judaism is about accountability, not vengeance. It's about repairing harm with dignity, not perpetuating pain.

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[eretzyisrael]

There are four mitzvot, commandments, on Purim:

⁠ (1) hearing the megillah⁠

(2) giving gifts to the poor (matanot l’evyonim)

⁠ (3) giving gifts to friends (mishloach manot)⁠

(4) feasting⁠ ⁠

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[awmetalworks]

The Shtender: More Than Just a Stand

When it comes to deepening kavana during tefillah or Torah learning, the shtender is more than a piece of furniture—it’s a personal sanctuary.

From classic standing designs to custom rabbi shtenders with engraving, A&W Metal Works crafts each one with care, beauty, and longevity in mind. 🛠️

👉 Discover the styles, uses, and custom options in our latest post:

https://awmetalworks.weebly.com/products/the-essential-guide-to-shtenders-styles-uses-custom-options

“The Essential Guide to Shtenders”

[mdforhadhossain]

Sarah Landenwich, Author Who Gave Up Piano @avrumrosensweigshow

[freelancershahin]

SINCE OCTOBER 7TH....PROUD TO BE A JEW!

[progressivejudaism]

"Introduction to Torah" a digital class with Student Rabbi Josh Gischner

Sunday, July 26, 2020 @ 2:00  PM EST, Registration is free!

This class is open to everyone regardless of your connection or non-connection to the Jewish Community!  Please invite your friends.

See below for class description.

Class Description: “It is a Tree of Life for those who hold fast to it, and all its supporters are happy.” (Proverbs 3:18). The Torah is the central connecting point between Judaism and Jews around the globe.  So, what is it?  What are the parts of a physical scroll?  What’s in it?  Who writes a Torah scroll, and how?   Why are these stories so important?   Come learn more about the Torah and why we as Jews believe that it is so sweet!  

Interested to learn about other learning events? Check out here!

[yuval-david]

It is not your responsibility to finish the work of perfecting the world, but you are not free to desist from it either. #activism #advocacy #jewishlearning #pirkeiavot #mishna #talmud #jewishquotes #getoutthevote #politicalactivism #socialactivism #pittsburgh #treeoflifesynagogue #antisemitism #hatecrime #terror #strongertogether #maketheworldabetterplace #maketheworldbetter (at Squirrel Hill (Pittsburgh)) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpiqAjVBNNY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xmumjl7k8vwj

[funnyunkle]

The story of Torah Scrolls hidden in former Czechoslovakia by gentile sympathizers moved me. Thank you Rabbi Brown for the insight. תודה לך הרב בראון על התובנה #torah #jewishlearning #jewishpride #jewishlife (at Coquitlam, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdbTi66ppjq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[rabbicreditor]

What an honor to be in real conversation with Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies Chief Vision Officer Rabbi Mike Uram about my book "A Rabbi's Heart: Selected Writings (2006-2017)" rabbicreditor.blogspot.com/2021/05/rabbi-menachem-creditor-in-conversation.html #friendship #chavruta #jewishlearning https://www.instagram.com/p/CPRoKvBNGfV/?utm_medium=tumblr

[jewishandmore]

"Lunch" and Learn

God and prophecy in the thinking of Maimonides as written about by Professor Micah Goodman in his book, “Maimonides and the Book That Changed Judaism”.

Live via Zoom and on Facebook.

Zoom link here

[noodlenuts]

Once again, it just wouldn't be a holiday roundup at Noodlenuts if we didn't include Sylvia Rouss and Katherine Janus Kahn's Sammy Spider series! Simple, colourful, visually striking, "Sammy Spider's First Passover" (1995) does a wonderful job of introducing preschoolers to the preparations and traditions involved in the Passover holiday, with some added basic intros to shapes as well. I love this series for making holidays accessible! ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ #noodlenutsclassickidlit #JewishNoodlenuts #NoodlenutsPassover #SammySpidersFirstPassover #SylviaRouss #katherinejanuskahn #shapes #learningshapes #sammyspider #Passover #PassoverSeder #Pesach #passoverfood #Jewish #alwayslearning #learnaboutjudaism #jewishlearning #familylife #picturebook #childrensbook #learningisfun #jewishkid https://www.instagram.com/p/B-kLckWH2WX/?igshid=xr195dmp8n4c

[girlactionfigure]

Why do Jews bless everything - from bread to rainbows to even using the bathroom?

Because in Judaism, nothing is too small to be sacred. Blessings (brachot) aren’t just rituals, they’re daily reminders to slow down, show gratitude, and connect to something greater.

Every bite, breath, and new experience becomes holy when we take a moment to acknowledge it. It’s about turning the ordinary into the extraordinary, one blessing at a time.

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[eretzyisrael]

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The words of Hannah Senesh, a Jewish resistance fighter, poet and hero, embody the spirit of Hanukkah—a celebration of light, courage and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds. 🕎✨

At just 23, she parachuted into Nazi-occupied Europe to save Jewish lives, leaving behind a legacy of faith and strength that still inspires today.

[backroomstewdios]

Honoring parents against their will

[mdforhadhossain]

WHEN AN AUTHOR OPENS UP THE BOX WITH HER NEWLY PUBLISHED BOOK

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Parsha & Prose: Netzavim Yayelech & 'Crime and Punishment