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    Exploring Judaism is the digital home for Conservative/Masorti Judaism, embracing the beauty and complexity of Judaism, and our personal search for meaning, learning, and connecting. Our goal is to create content based on three core framing: Meaning-Making (Why?), Practical Living (How?), and Explainers (What?).
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Exploring Judaism

Exploring Judaism is the digital home for Conservative/Masorti Judaism, embracing the beauty and complexity of Judaism, and our personal search for meaning, learning, and connecting. Our goal is to create content based on three core framing: Meaning-Making (Why?), Practical Living (How?), and Explainers (What?).
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My Posts

Whole Self: Elul 9

Daily Elul kavanot: Short intentions guiding reflection, teshuvah, and spiritual renewal in preparation for the High Holidays.
, September 2, 2025 Elul Elul Intentions

Stronger Together: Elul 8

Daily Elul kavanot: Short intentions guiding reflection, teshuvah, and spiritual renewal in preparation for the High Holidays.
, September 1, 2025 Elul Elul Intentions

Stand Bare: Elul 7

Daily Elul kavanot: Short intentions guiding reflection, teshuvah, and spiritual renewal in preparation for the High Holidays.
, August 31, 2025 Elul Elul Intentions
A New World: Elul 6

A New World: Elul 6

Daily Elul kavanot: Short intentions guiding reflection, teshuvah, and spiritual renewal in preparation for the High Holidays.
, August 30, 2025 Elul Elul Intentions
Practicing Compassion: Elul 5

Practicing Compassion: Elul 5

Daily Elul kavanot: Short intentions guiding reflection, teshuvah, and spiritual renewal in preparation for the High Holidays.
, August 29, 2025 Elul Elul Intentions
One Repair: Elul 4

One Repair: Elul 4

Daily Elul kavanot: Short intentions guiding reflection, teshuvah, and spiritual renewal in preparation for the High Holidays.
, August 28, 2025 Elul Elul Intentions
Belovedness: Elul 3

Belovedness: Elul 3

Daily Elul kavanot: Short intentions guiding reflection, teshuvah, and spiritual renewal in preparation for the High Holidays.
, August 27, 2025 Elul Elul Intentions
Fear in the Light: Elul 2

Fear in the Light: Elul 2

Daily Elul kavanot: Short intentions guiding reflection, teshuvah, and spiritual renewal in preparation for the High Holidays.
, August 26, 2025 Elul Elul Intentions
The First Blast: Elul 1

The First Blast: Elul 1

Daily Elul kavanot: Short intentions guiding reflection, teshuvah, and spiritual renewal in preparation for the High Holidays.
, August 25, 2025 Elul Elul Intentions

Guiding Questions: Nehemiah 13

Find guiding questions for each chapter of Nehemiah on Exploring Judaism, the digital home for Conservative/Masorti Judaism.
July 24, 2025 Ketuvim (Writings) Nehemiah