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A Small Sanctuary
Добавлен 18 май 2022
Shalom mishpachah! Hi, fam!
I’m Rabbi Esther and when I’m not rabbi’ing, wrangling my small tribe of 3 kiddos, & creating (while sipping industrial amounts of Earl Grey), I’m casting vision for a passionate, inclusive, transformative Jewish future.
The mission of ‘A Small Sanctuary’ is to empower Jews & the Jew-curious to take Jewish wisdom into the ‘small sanctuaries’ of their home with beauty, purpose and joy. Judaism’s audacious claim is that we can make every aspect of our lives holy, ethical & beautiful.
Prompted by our egalitarian values, ‘A Small Sanctuary’ is an affirming, inclusive space for gender & LGBTQ equality. The ‘Small Sanctuary’ community is a bold, non-fundamentalist place where we are passionate Jews, fall in love with God and drink from the deep wells of the tradition.
Shalom uv’rachah, with peace and blessings… from my ‘bayit’ (house) to your ‘bayit’.
The opinions expressed here are entirely my own and not reflective of my congregation.
I’m Rabbi Esther and when I’m not rabbi’ing, wrangling my small tribe of 3 kiddos, & creating (while sipping industrial amounts of Earl Grey), I’m casting vision for a passionate, inclusive, transformative Jewish future.
The mission of ‘A Small Sanctuary’ is to empower Jews & the Jew-curious to take Jewish wisdom into the ‘small sanctuaries’ of their home with beauty, purpose and joy. Judaism’s audacious claim is that we can make every aspect of our lives holy, ethical & beautiful.
Prompted by our egalitarian values, ‘A Small Sanctuary’ is an affirming, inclusive space for gender & LGBTQ equality. The ‘Small Sanctuary’ community is a bold, non-fundamentalist place where we are passionate Jews, fall in love with God and drink from the deep wells of the tradition.
Shalom uv’rachah, with peace and blessings… from my ‘bayit’ (house) to your ‘bayit’.
The opinions expressed here are entirely my own and not reflective of my congregation.
🙏REFLECT: PRAYER & MEDITATION- developing tools for the archeology of the soul🧘
In this first installment of the ‘Tending Your Garden’ Shevat series, Rabbi Esther discusses both the theoretical and practical aspects of building a (Jewish) contemplative practice.
Drawing of the wisdom of the Psalms and the Sages, this episode openly and honestly discusses the challenges and pitfalls of a spiritual practice, the importance of lament existing side by side gratitude and gives practical tips and exercises to ‘excavate the soul.’ Many of the teachings and suggestions in this video can be used by both religious and secular Jews who are seeking to deepen their inner life.
Resources:
‘What is Manifesting?’, Psychology Today Magazine
www.psychologytoday.com/intl/basics/manifestin...
Drawing of the wisdom of the Psalms and the Sages, this episode openly and honestly discusses the challenges and pitfalls of a spiritual practice, the importance of lament existing side by side gratitude and gives practical tips and exercises to ‘excavate the soul.’ Many of the teachings and suggestions in this video can be used by both religious and secular Jews who are seeking to deepen their inner life.
Resources:
‘What is Manifesting?’, Psychology Today Magazine
www.psychologytoday.com/intl/basics/manifestin...
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🌱TENDING YOUR GARDEN - Shevat for self-care, wellness & growth🌳
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The Jewish month of Shevat traditionally celebrates the New Year of the Trees (‘Rosh Hashanah ha’Ilanot’) and in the Northern Hemisphere, can be used for preparing our planting season. In this series, Rabbi Esther applies the idea of sowing our seeds and tending our gardens metaphorically. Shevat coincides with the beginning of the secular New Year; a time where people often work on self-improv...
❄️THE LAST DAYS OF HANUKKAH✨ - NYE, candles, gifts, food, tablescapes, snow & clean-up
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Wow, what a wonderful Hanukkah season this was! Hold onto the light and miracles of this special time with this year’s final Hanukkah vlog. We ring in the secular New Year, make apple fritters and sufganiyot, do the final night of gifts, set the table beautifully and enjoy the warmth and light of all those lit candles. I also include some tips for how to clean your menorahs and marvel at a last...
✨HANUKKAH CHEER!🔥 - homemade treats, LOTR movie night, tablescaping, candles, gifts & more
Просмотров 18328 дней назад
Put on your Hanukkah Pajamas! It’s time to get cozy with Rabbi Esther and her loved ones for the ‘middle days’ of Hanukkah. Winter break makes this Hanukkah extra fun and relaxing so join us to make homemade latkes, fried chicken and sufganiyot (with pastry cream), play dreidel and other games, enjoy a ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie marathon and a ‘Hobbit’ afternoon tea and much more coziness. Items...
🕯️1ST NIGHT OF HANUKKAH VLOG 🕎 gift haul, Chinese food, homemade donuts, menorahs, movies & more!
Просмотров 227Месяц назад
The gifts are wrapped, the donuts are sizzling in the pan, the candles are burning low and the takeout Chinese is delicious! Join Rabbi Esther and friends on this ‘Chrismukkah’ 1st night of Hanukkah! Is ‘Die Hard’ a Hanukkah movie? This Jewish podcast answers this all-important question! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/torah-smash-the-podcast-for-nerdy-jews/id1625604822?i=1000679159860 #chanuka #...
🎄 CHRISMUKKAH 🕎 - 10 tips for those who have both Christmas & Hanukkah in their lives✨
Просмотров 360Месяц назад
This year it’s happening AGAIN: the convergence of Christmas and Hanukkah into the miraculous extravaganza of ✨Chrismukkah✨ Whether you’re someone who celebrates only one of these, both or neither - Rabbi Esther has got you prepared. This episode (can he listened to podcast-style) is geared towards interfaith families, Jews-by-Choice, non-Jewish loved ones who want to learn more or simply folks...
✨HANUKKAH CRAFTS & COZINESS - gift wrapping, cards, decorating & more!🕎
Просмотров 249Месяц назад
Get super cozy and enjoy this pre-Hanukkah prep to get into the ‘ruach’ (spirit)! Come with me to a performance of the Nutcracker, discuss my family’s ’gift haul’, wrap gifts with me, settle down to write seasonal cards, enjoy a spot of crocheting with some chocolate ‘gelt’ and decorate my mantelpiece for Hanukkah! Ring in the season with beauty, joy and meaning. Complete Hanukkah playlist m.ru...
🕎 HANUKKAH HAUL - shop with me from Target, B&N + more 🎯
Просмотров 182Месяц назад
‘Tis the season for prepping for Hanukkah! Come unbox a Target / Barnes & Noble / Ten Thousand Villages haul with Rabbi Esther and discover whimsical, seasonal delights. Do you want ✨MORE✨ Hanukkah content? Check out the Hanukkah Playlist for hours of fun and inspiration! m.ruclips.net/p/PLLzRA287hm7gIcf-ccYlvnJSDYqU2RDXX #hanukkah #hanukkahgifts #hanukkahhaul #chanukah #chanuka #festivalofligh...
❓SHOULD I EAT ON YOM KIPPUR? Inclusive Disability Torah on Fasting for the Day of Atonement
Просмотров 1803 месяца назад
Rabbis get this question… all. the. time. ‘Should I eat on Yom Kippur?’ First of all: ALWAYS heed the advice of your doctor or mental health professional. Medical advice comes first! And indeed, sometimes, the answer is: YES! It’s a mitzvah to eat! In this gentle, inclusive and affirming video, Rabbi Esther offers tips and perspectives for those who cannot fast for (mental or physical) health r...
🍁TISHREY VLOG - sacred practice & prep for Yom Kippur
Просмотров 1493 месяца назад
Experience the holiness, beauty and joy of the sacred month of Tishrey and the ‘Aseret Yemei ha’Teshuvah’, the Ten Days of Repentance between Rosh haShanah and Yom Kippur. Be inspired by traditional and innovative Jewish activities and rituals like immersing in a mikveh, writing cards, providing meals, tablescaping, learning Torah, reading poetry, prayer and walking in Nature. Experience a soot...
📖LAST MINUTE HIGH HOLIDAY LEARNING - the Machzor for beginners
Просмотров 2523 месяца назад
📖LAST MINUTE HIGH HOLIDAY LEARNING - the Machzor for beginners
🙏Get ready for Yom Kippur - a roadmap for repentance🛣️
Просмотров 864 месяца назад
🙏Get ready for Yom Kippur - a roadmap for repentance🛣️
✡️Tzitzit for the High Holidays - a tying/wearing tutorial from the Tzitzit Project
Просмотров 1404 месяца назад
✡️Tzitzit for the High Holidays - a tying/wearing tutorial from the Tzitzit Project
📙Wisdom for the High Holidays - ‘The Amen Effect’ by R’ Sharon Brous
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📙Wisdom for the High Holidays - ‘The Amen Effect’ by R’ Sharon Brous
🍴Shabbat Cooking Vlog #4 - Adeena Sussman’s dairy, pescatarian & vegan recipes
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🍴Shabbat Cooking Vlog #4 - Adeena Sussman’s dairy, pescatarian & vegan recipes
🍽️Adeena Sussman Recipes - Shabbat cooking vlog #3
Просмотров 3774 месяца назад
🍽️Adeena Sussman Recipes - Shabbat cooking vlog #3
🍎🍯ROSH HASHANAH PREP - make marzipan challah & apple honey cake with me!
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🍎🍯ROSH HASHANAH PREP - make marzipan challah & apple honey cake with me!
🍽️Shabbat Cooking Vlog #2 with Adeena Sussman’s recipes!
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🍽️Shabbat Cooking Vlog #2 with Adeena Sussman’s recipes!
📖The Rabbinic Writings & Conversion to Judaism - blessings & challenges
Просмотров 1405 месяцев назад
📖The Rabbinic Writings & Conversion to Judaism - blessings & challenges
🍴Shabbat Cooking Vlog with Adeena Sussman Recipes!
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🍴Shabbat Cooking Vlog with Adeena Sussman Recipes!
💦A Brief Mikveh Tour - visiting an inclusive & egalitarian Jewish ritual bath
Просмотров 3346 месяцев назад
💦A Brief Mikveh Tour - visiting an inclusive & egalitarian Jewish ritual bath
📜The Hebrew Bible & Conversion to Judaism - texts & sources
Просмотров 6246 месяцев назад
📜The Hebrew Bible & Conversion to Judaism - texts & sources
❓Understanding the Covenant - finding meaning in God, Torah & mitzvot
Просмотров 3057 месяцев назад
❓Understanding the Covenant - finding meaning in God, Torah & mitzvot
🎶Psalm 117 - An Original Composition🎸
Просмотров 1008 месяцев назад
🎶Psalm 117 - An Original Composition🎸
👆UPDATE: Israel-Gaza war, YouTube break, future topics & more
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👆UPDATE: Israel-Gaza war, RUclips break, future topics & more
❓How To Belong to Jewish Community - guidance for finding your way!
Просмотров 246Год назад
❓How To Belong to Jewish Community - guidance for finding your way!
❓Who are the Jewish People? Understanding Jewish identity & status
Просмотров 879Год назад
❓Who are the Jewish People? Understanding Jewish identity & status
🍽️Jewish-Asian ‘X-Mas Dinner’ Vlog - food prep, heritage, cozy crafting & relaxation
Просмотров 238Год назад
🍽️Jewish-Asian ‘X-Mas Dinner’ Vlog - food prep, heritage, cozy crafting & relaxation
💫NEW SERIES: Jewish identity, belonging & covenant💫
Просмотров 150Год назад
💫NEW SERIES: Jewish identity, belonging & covenant💫
where does transgenderism originate? a religion ?
"Archeology of the soul" is interesting point. Like... I totally understand what do you mean. Sometimes I not only know that I have something inside, but soooooooo deep in soul, I remember how and when it was very reacheble (I don't know if it's the word, honestly). And today like I need special tools to reach it, because this world is... Not very friendly place most of the time. Funny that sometimes I wish I study archeology and not theology in university :) May be it's time, but not how I expected earlier in life :)
Merci
Wow. That's sounds great. I'm not in a good place mentally and physically, and all i can is go to work and sleep, so! something like that would be so great, even in this year i would just listen and discuss what i hear with my wife. Just in time. Maybe this would be THE thing to get better for me. Sorry for overshering.
Don’t say sorry - it’s okay! I hope this will be a helpful resource for you but ultimately, you are going to be the judge of that and you will have to determine what is right for you. Wishing you so much strength on your journey of wholeness and healing ❤️
@asmallsanctuary Thank you :) This is exactly why I love your channel - you don't judge your subscribers and giving them some light. Hope you doing well and nothing bad won't be happened to you for a long time.
@ thank you so much! I really appreciate this. I believe in empowering people to make the right choices for themselves and for Jewish wisdom to give them a sense of purpose and love to make the journey. Wishing you blessings on yours!
Basics of Hillel.
Yes, for sure!
I’m so excited about this series ❤
Thank you! I’m so glad you’re excited for it! I’m having fun prepping it ❤️
The decorations looked amazing!
Thank you so much! They give me a lot of joy :-)
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Thank you!
The votive holders with the candle on them… where did you find those?? Those are epic!
Aren’t they cool? Unfortunately, they were given to me by a friend, pre-loved. Neither she nor I know where they are from (they used to be her mom’s). However, I imagine they are pretty easy to replicate by getting regular votive candles in different colors from a home decor store.
Thank you for making my recipes!!!
Thank you so much for your comment! I love them.
This was lovely. Thank You for sharing.
Thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed it!
Where did those metallic looking (individual) menorah holders come from? So adorable!!! I didn't come across this video until after Hanukkah but I'll wish everyone a Happy Hanukkah anyway.
Honestly? I don’t know! They were given me pre-loved. I imagine they are pretty easy to replicate with different colored glass votives and elevating the shammash. Enjoy my channel and belated happy Hanukkah to you too!
Tysm!!!
You are so welcome!
Looks divine! Baruch Hashem. 🕎
Thank you so much! Hanukkah has been a blast and I feel very blessed ❤️🔥
Looks so wonderful!
We are having a great time! Thank you!
חג אורים שמח!!! ❤
תודה רבה! גם לך! ❤️
You had a beautiful table. The food looks delicous. Glad you had fun with all the entertaining of guests. The Lord of the Rings Marathon looked fun. May this year bring Health, Happiness and Peace to you and your family.
Thank you so much, Wendy! I really appreciate it. Hope you are having a lovely Hanukkah as well and happy secular New Year✨
Hello! Being from Southern MN I can relate to the Midwestern feelings! Will you be making any more conversion videos? I'm about to start my journey but haven't been having luck at finding a rabbi here so far.
Thank you so much! Yes, I will be making more conversion videos in 2025. I don’t know what your denominational affiliation is, but have you considered reaching out to the Union of Reform Judaism’s online Introduction to Judaism program? They can refer you to your closest rabbi and get you started with the online course. Feel free to drop me another comment if you need more help. Also, make sure to check out my playlists: I’ve made several videos on conversion, Jewish identity, belonging and covenant that you might find useful. And lots of videos on different aspects of Jewish practice. Thanks for reaching out and good luck!
@@asmallsanctuary Thank you!!
Happy Chanukah Rabbi and family! 🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️💙 🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️
Thank you so much! Happy Hanukkah to you as well! 🕎
Yes Chanuka is a minor holiday, however this whole combination with Christmas goes against the true meaning of Chanuka. The fundamentalist Jews fought valiantly to rid their land not only of the physical presence of the Greek conquerors but of the Hellenistic culture which went against the Torah, forbidding Sabbath observance, circumcision and Torah learning at the risk of death . You would have Americans celebrate a heavily commercialized version of Victorian style modernized Christmas (Christmas tree and caroling) combined with an apologetic , watered down non fundamentalistic Chanuka. FYI or for all of your uninformed followers, in Europe Christmas was a time when the drunken Christians would attack, rob and kill their Jewish neighbors. What you people need is a Jewish education!
A very Beautiful video dear sister ❤🔥💒❤ Wishing you dear beloved sister A VERY HAPPY ETERNALLY HOLY HANUKKAH and A VERY HAPPY ETERNALLY HOLY CHRISTMAS ❤🔥💒❤with lots of love dear sister from Messanic Jew Namrita .❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤💒💒💒❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤💒💒💒❤❤🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much for your kind wishes!
I've always celebrated both of my home. I think we have a little bit of every religion in my family you're from Jews to Catholics to Muslims to Hindus even the Amish and I have never felt out of place in their home and they never found out a place on mine we will come everybody. I honestly believe people do overthink things, a lot of times they overcomplicate things. None of us got into all the gift-giving tell us that's not what it's about and I'm the youngest of 13 so when I say yes you know what I mean😅. I think as long as we try to understand each other we do a lot better. I just found your channel tonight and subscribed I look forward to your input on things. Blessings to you and all of yours
What lovely traditions to share with each other! So many families are ‘religiously diverse’ these days and there’s learning and joy to be found in that. Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m glad you found my channel and hope you enjoy browsing through the ‘back catalogue.’ I’ve compiled thematic playlists. Welcome to the mishpachah (family)!
@asmallsanctuary thank you
I’m visiting my neighbors tomorrow for Hanukkah and I’ll bring them something out of resin that I’ve self made I tried to use blue white and silver to honor the Jewish colors I love gifting so I’m hoping it’s not offensive
Not offensive at all! I think they will love it and your choice of color is perfect. Let me know how they like it!
Just bought the cookbook for my daughter.
Wonderful! I hope she loves it!
New to your channel. Love what I see.
Welcome and thank you so much! Glad to have you and thank you for subscribing ❤️
Interesting video. Personally I'm trying to pretend it's all not happening!
Fair enough! Ignoring the whole thing is also an option 👍
@@asmallsanctuarythere might be a doughnut mind
No disrespect, but your chicken is still red. Don't leave your chicken red ever as you risk salmonella poisoning.
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I found out through the research of a DNA test that my mother's side were Crypto Jews from Spain to Italy. I still have Jewish relatives in France and Algeria.
That’s an awesome discovery! I hope it helps you find a sense of belonging.
Never again means never again for all humanity.
I crochet too. ➰
Yay Jewish crocheters! 🧶
@asmallsanctuary I've made many a prayer shawl.
Menorahs are fascinating. 🕎
Yes they are :-)
@asmallsanctuary Everyone has a unique history.
I like black spice tea. I wish you were my Rabbi. As a Humanistic Jew, I approve this message.
Thank you so much! I think it’s important to talk about fundamentalism without disrespecting religion as a whole. I’m glad my message resonated with you. I like black spice too! :-)
Though I admire many male Rabbis, female Rabbis are my heros!
Thank you very much! We do face additional challenges ;-)
What cookbook it. This can you shared please. Yummy food. Loveit
It’s mentioned at the beginning of the video: Adeena Sussman’s ‘Shabbat’. I highly recommend it! Happy cooking ❤️
Hi do you hace a cookbook. Please can you share this recipe
I have my own recipe which I’ve never written out but this would work with any good challah recipe, from Jewish food websites like The Nosher, Tori Avey, Rochi Pinson, Adeena Sussman or Jamie Geller. Good luck!
Love the idea of reusable wrapping cloth!!
Thank you!!! We have our friends to thank for their generosity!
excellent explanation. How can I order this product if I live in Armenia?
Judaica Webstore has an excellent selection of tallitot. Good luck!
I just purchased my first tallit. I am a "once gentile" now part of the Bride of Christ. I have been grafted into the Jewish olive tree by Yeshua HaMaschiach. Glory to YHVH!!! To me, it is the wedding veil that reminds me of my commitment to Him, to the glory & honor of my Creator, my Maker & my Redeemer.
That is beautiful and I am glad you’ve found such spiritual meaning in this mitzvah. Please be aware that for us Jews, the mitzvah is not incumbent on Gentile Christians ‘grafted in’ through their faith in Jesus Christ. Just be aware that not every Jewish person might be supportive of a non-Jew taking on this sacred practice while not affirming the Jewish covenant and our belief in the one, undivided God. I wish you the best of luck navigating this reality with sensitivity, respect and care. God bless!
@asmallsanctuary Thank you, my Sister. I do hold my tallit closely to my heart as a redeemed woman in Yeshua. No doubt I will get backlash from someone who does not understand how much I reverence the Jewish faith & my being grafted into the olive tree.
Thank you Shalom
You’re welcome!
Good
Thanks!
I enjoyed watching the video and getting cooking tips. Everything looked so delicious.
Thank you so much! Your kind words mean a lot :-)
Great Video The food is so colorful. It looks really yummy. I even learned how to carmelize onions
That’s awesome to hear! Aren’t caramelized onions the best? I’m glad my video was helpful to you and I so appreciate you leaving a kind comment ❤️
What is the point of keeping a mitzvah if it specifically intended for men. Either do it properly or don't. You don't get to change it to your hearts desire. You just end up with something else completley
I refer you to my detailed video on women, tallit and gender. I go through key sources in our Mesorah. Happy learning!
You're not supposed wear them .that's so ridiculous. But according to the halaja you can wear them but in secret
You do you!
Women actually do not need to wear to the tallit nor the teffilin but if that is what brings you closer to gd then go right ahead
She must be conservative or reformist
@ probably but if it helps her connect to our creater I don’t see a problem
Correct. I am a non-Orthodox rabbi.
Thank you for your open-minded perspective. I made an extensive video on the timebound mitzvot and gender. You can find it on my Tallit Playlist. It goes through key textual sources.
only men wear tallit and teflin, this is not Kosher
The blue thread is the law!
I refer you to the website of the organization P’til Tekhelet on the nature of the blue dye, why it was lost, how it was regained and what the law is now. Happy learning!
Shalom Blessings Instruction Wearing Amen 🙏 🕊️💦💧💦💧🕊️🙏
Thank you!
Happy Hanukkah/Chanukah! Its almost here, its my favorite holiday. Blessings to everyone.
Thank you so much! Wishing you a most happy Hanukkah!
❤️ כִּי לֹא־אֵבוֹשׁ מִבְּשׁרַת הַמָּשִׁיחַ אֲשֶׁר גְּבוּרַת אֱלֹהִים הִיא לִתְשׁוּעָה אֶל־כָּל־מַאֲמִין הַיְּהוּדִי בְּרֹאשׁ וְגַם־הַיְּוָנִי׃ טז ישעיהו נ"ג!!!
Christians are welcome to view and comment on my channel. I, however, am not a Christian and do not accept the premise of Jesus. Happy learning!
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