Tu B’Shevat: The Holiday That Judaism Forgot

Text for this class can be downloaded here. Tu B’Shevat: It’s What You Make It Quick Facts: -15th of Shevat (according to Hillel) -Minor holiday, non-Biblical. Probably a nature festival of old (The Jewish Festivals by Hayyim Schauss). Related to the wood sacrifices at the Temple. -Only important because it’s mentioned in Mishnah Rosh Hashanah [...]

Bnei Noach Suggested Prayers

*These prayers are only suggestions and are based upon traditional Jewish prayers.* Upon Arising in the Morning I gratefully thank You, G-d for You have returned my soul within me with compassion. Declaration of G-d‘s Oneness G-d is the One and Only. Blessed is the Name of His glorious kingdom for all eternity. Psalm 100 [...]

The Seventh Day

It is forbidden for Noachides to celebrate Shabbat in the manner of a Jew. It is permissible for Noachides to light a candle in honor of the Seventh Day that was given to Adam and Noah and recite a blessing thanking G-d for creation and acknowledging that G-d rested on the seventh day. It is [...]

Transliterated Kabbalat Shabbat and How To Guide

Ever wanted to learn how to lead Kabbalat Shabbat but don’t read Hebrew? This guide, a “shareware” version of a new book coming out through PunkTorah Publishing, will give you a dummy-proof transliteration of the Friday night service as well as some great tips on how to write your own Shabbat service. Click here to [...]

Five Lesser Known Jewish Movements

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Most people basically believe there are only three major movements in the U.S. today: Reform, Conservative and Orthodox. The truth is there are many established and fledgling movements growing all around the world. The differences between Jewish movements today is not so much a matter of theology, rather more a matter of how literally the [...]

Traditional Jewish Wedding

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Thanks to Michael Greenfeld for this awesome Traditional Jewish Wedding guide. Do-It-Yourself Jewish Wedding Planning

What is IndieYeshiva?

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The IndieYeshiva is a resource for your independent (hence Indie!) learning. Read, interact, and contribute! Here you’ll find entries on holidays, the Torah, the Talmud, spirituality, and even ho-to articles on things like lighting candles and praying every day. OneShul is your shul, your synagogue, your Jewish community. No matter who you are or where you [...]