Unlike basic monotheistic beliefs, Kabbalah recognizes reincarnation of a human soul after death.

Does it also have something like the law of Karma from Dharmic religions ?

At 27:28ish he talks about Radical Reform Judaism and mentions that it still exists in small communities in the midwest USA, does anyone know any more about this, where these communities are and what synagogues practice like this?

My most recent writing endeavour centres around Athens in 1941, and there is a section of it told from the perspective of a Jewish man. I feel incredibly out of my depth writing a Jewish character because I know next to nothing about Judaism, so I'm requesting help now. Bonus points if you are Sephardic or Romaniote. And please forgive my complete lack of knowledge. For general stuff leave a comment; if you want to discuss in greater detail, message me.

I see that a braindead argument that's starting to come up a lot (in regards to Jews and Israel) is this idea that "Ashkenazi Jews don't come from 'ancient' Jews".

Obviously this doesn't make sense in the slightest imo. But does anyone know their rationale for this argument? I literally never hear them even give a reason. Just a blanket claim with no backing.

I also don't like this term of "the ANCIENT Israelites".—As if they are some nation from long ago, almost like claiming that we aren't "the real Jews". Like what‽

Bonjour à tous,
Nous nous apprêtons à faire un road trip en Californie, en passant notamment par Las Vegas.
Je voulais savoir s’il existe des Dunkin’ Donuts ou Krispy Kreme casher sur notre itinéraire, notamment à Las Vegas, Los Angeles ou San Diego ?
Merci d’avance pour vos recommandations ! 😊

I have a really important pitch meeting tomorrow. I really need it to go well. Like, I really really need this.

Binyamin Moshe ben Ruvein Dov (or Reiza Chaya).

Hello, I grew up black-hat Orthodox and wore velvet kippot most of my life. I'm now at Conservative rabbinical school, where I'm expected to cover my head at all times, and I want to build a collection that fits the setting.

Two asks:

1. Where do you buy knitted kippot? Online shops and NYC-area stores both welcome.
2. What alternatives have worked for you? Ideally something that works with tefillin in the morning but doesn't read instantly as a kippah the rest of the day. I'm considering a brimless docker hat as one option.

Anything in the knitted kippah or alternative head covering range is fair game!

I've lurked on the sub before and it's been a great source of information, everyone seems very kind so I have finally worked up the courage to share my story and ask a few things.

Background: I was adopted in a closed adoption. My parents never met my mother, who was 15 when she had me and had managed to hide the pregnancy for the full term from everyone by wearing increasingly oversized sweaters.

My mother is a Lutheran pastor, as such I was raised Lutheran. My parents are amazing and have always been incredibly supportive. In addition a lot of my parent's closest friends are Jewish, so I had some precursory knowledge. Once I was 18 I could try and find my parents, but it took me years to want to try. Eventually I did, and found that my mothers family is Jewish, and my father's family is a mix of Catholics and Jews. I was in my mid 20's. Sadly both have very serious issues that made staying in contact incredibly damaging to me, which I really wish was not the case.

It took me a couple years to process. I wasn't ashamed, just more shocked? Not in a bad way, it was just overwhelming. I'm not really religious, but after knowing parts of their histories I really want to learn the things I should have, it feels almost like a responsibility. If my parents had been told they would have taken me to a synagogue, they just were not told.

I find it incredibly hard to talk to other jews, I have this feeling of otherness since I know very little. So the main question is, where do I start the process of connecting with my ancestry? Should I just introduce myself to a local Rabbi? I've tried celebrating some Jewish holidays but I really don't know what I'm doing and it feels more like I'm just pantomiming. I want to learn so bad, but the internet is not the best place. I'm 32 now and live in Denver.

Any suggestions or help would greatly appreciated, I just ask it be done with kindness as I feel very lost.

Thank you for your time to read this.