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David Bashevkin: The Case for Inconvenience S2 E16

Meditations with Zohar

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The Role of Continuity and Family in Judaism

This chapter explores the significance of continuity and the family structure in transmitting Jewish ideals and values. It discusses the challenges faced by individuals who choose not to have a family or are unable to do so, and the pain and experiential cost of being part of a family-oriented community. The chapter also delves into the concept of conversion as a powerful idea in Judaism, symbolizing the transformation of self into a family and the immutability of Jewish identity.

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