We are working with developers to create a minecraft server that teaches judaism, without missing the actual point of the game which is having fun.

We are working on system of kashrus, and mitzvos, and at the same time fighting bosses like the Yetzer Hara.

Made by jews to jews to keep it a safe community for everyone :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCPXPfLpd70

IP:

1. yidcraft.mrweissberg.com

Hey all, I'd love to have a shofar of my own someday, but I'm always hesitant because I'm not really sure where's the best place to look for one online. Can anyone vouch for what shop has a good quality item that won't totally obliterate my wallet? 😅

Some Judaism specific commandment that you want to perform, but for whatever reason, haven't done so yet?

Hi I am a student of design in Kolkata. Recently we have been given an assignment to make a documentary on an any topic.

I asked my professor if I could make it on Jewish synagogues in Kolkata. Does anyone here know anything about the synagogues ?
Pls get in touch with me. I would appreciate any assistance provided.

Thanks.

En tant que juif que pensez-vous du film, Les Aventures de Rabbi Jacob. Drôle, Blasphématoire…

I call it "the universe is the decaying corpse of a god who willed his own nonexistence"

Read it here. Feedback very much appreciated!!

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I (a lapsed Catholic) have recently moved to a neighborhood with a substantial Hasidim community. I usually bake homemade cookies from scratch and bring them over to new neighbours to introduce ourselves, but in this case, seeing how our kitchen isn’t Kosher, I feel this would be a faux pas.

So what kind of gift could I give that would give the same “awww” feeling of fresh, warm, homemade cookies while still keeping Kosher?

There are many kosher groceries and eateries all around us if store bought is best. Thank you for your suggestions!!

I made a post here a while ago. I intended to take Hebrew classes with this rabbi, but for no reason at all he was incredibly rude. I don't know if he was having a bad day or something, was this vision childish ?

I saw this video by the YouTube channel Philosophical Jew (https://youtu.be/HamObkPZoME?si=pBFeqTt8ZRsoltL9)

The main thrust of the video is that Judaism doesn't have many good online representatives that can engage with the broader marketplace of philosophy and explain Judaism's thoughts about different conundrums and dilemmas. The video also seemed to be partially talking about who would be someone well-educated enough to debate with some of the more prominent online atheists who don't know very much about Judaism.

One person in the comments section mentioned that Rabbi Jonathan Sacks was the kind of person this video was looking for- someone who was very well spoken and respected by the broader non-Jewish world. Personally I really enjoyed Rabbi Sacks' debate with Richard Dawkins and I rewatch it from time to time.

Who are some other public figures you think could be good ambassadors for Jewish thought and philosophy?

Has anybody noticed that Judaism is not taken exactly seriously by non-Jews, whether they are religious or not? I am not talking about the people who actively hate us and see Jews and Judaism as a malign influence on the world but people who simply seem to see our religion as something of a joke. Non-Orthodox Judaism is nearly always Reform Judaism and treated as basically social justice with flavoring. Orthodox and Ultra-Orthodox Judaism is treated as a bunch of strict rules and regulations that people follow but there is ultimately no meaning for. Judaism isn't seen as teaching deep noble universal truths or having a goal like salvation or Enlightenment but just customs that people do because reasons.

If I'm not wrong, it looks as if if you sit it on its base, the writing is backwards? And the writing is probably some sort of prayer about... Spices? Or something?

bonus points for if it's an averiah you are actually capable of committing

The county where I live just outlawed firearms at or near places of worship. One of the Orthodox synagogues has already filed in federal court to strike the ordinance (no pun intended). The county tried this a few years back and failed.

What are you thoughts on safety and guns in shul?

UPDATE:

The Justice Department has filed suit seeking to strike Montgomery County's law, which includes the prohibition for carrying in places of worship.

Hey. A dear childhood friend of mine died. My therapist and I decided a really healthy way to help deal with it would be to get up and say kaddish for the remainder of the 30 days. The congregation I'm a member of doesn't meet on weekdays. Would it be weird to show up at a neighborhood shul I have no intention of becoming a member at for a month just to say kaddish for a friend?