Adapting Podcast: We're Serious About Jewish Joy
Listen on Apple or Spotify! Joy might sound like the fluffy, easy, and "nice to have" way of exploring Judaism. But what changes when joy is the intentional, critical centerpiece? From the smell of challah to a grandmother exclaiming, "What is this balagan?", Samantha Vinokor-Meinrath explores the
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Joy might sound like the fluffy, easy, and "nice to have" way of exploring Judaism. But what changes when joy is the intentional, critical centerpiece?
From the smell of challah to a grandmother exclaiming, "What is this balagan?", Samantha Vinokor-Meinrath explores the seriousness of Jewish joy with authors Suzy Ultman and Amanda Kingloff.
Their new book, The Art of Jewish Joy, helps children and families make meaning of their identity through the sacred act of creating. The activities in these pages give you permission to leap into your Jewish joy and embrace whimsy, perfect for any Jewish classroom or home!
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