Okay, let’s break down PaRDeS (פרד”ס). What it is: PaRDeS is an acronym representing four traditional levels or methods of interpreting Jewish sacred texts, primarily the Torah (the first five books of the Hebrew Bible). It’s a framework used to understand the multiple layers of meaning embedded within the text. The word “Pardes” itself means…

Okay, let’s break down PaRDeS (פרד”ס). What it is: PaRDeS is an acronym representing four traditional levels or methods of interpreting Jewish sacred texts, primarily the Torah (the first five books of the Hebrew Bible). It’s a framework used to understand the multiple layers of meaning embedded within the text. The word “Pardes” itself means…

This 1983 image  was the front page of a glossy product brochure for Microsoft Word 3, a word processing program for the pre-windows personal computer platform, DOS. The use of the Hebrew text image of the “Ten Commandments” or more accurately the “Ten Statements” reflects the honor and respect the world has given to the…

To Life! -Lechayim! – Reinventing ourselves (What’s in your Jonah File) Adult life, especially around retirement and or relocation, does not come with a user’s manual. The question each of us must ask and answer for ourselves is how can we achieve a meaningful life that will lead to our welcoming each day as a…

See the latest updates to the Gemini Apps Privacy Hub Opens in a new window  Conversation with Gemini  Jewish Ethnotherapy Jewish Ethnotherapy: A Brief Overview Jewish ethnotherapy is a form of therapy that utilizes the unique cultural and historical experiences of Jewish individuals to promote healing and personal growth. It is based on the premise…

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What if : the midrash of the possible Midrash: the what if of the spiritual

Possibility Theater Performances (with appreciation to Yaakov Agam) As you walk through the hallway leading to the theater, you notice the posters that indicate various aspects of tonight’s theme. Upon taking your seat, you sense the seat has the ability to swivel around and you notice that there are multiple platforms or stage areas around…

The American Jewish Experience center Small and larger group workshop experiences dealing with personal growth, Jewish creativity, in-service training for Jewish professionals, and non-profit strategies and management for Jewish organizations. The American Jewish Experience Center is based on establishing strategies and techniques that are based on the best processes and techniques of experiential education and…