This week we are continuing our theme of celebrating women. With awards season upon us, we’re celebrating films that feature iconic women. From women directors to strong female leads, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite movies celebrating women.
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21 Jewish Women Icons for Women’s History Month 2021
In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day (which was earlier this week) we decided we wanted to highlight some notable women in Jewish history. Since it is 2021, we’ve chosen to highlight 21 of these women.
Our Broken Tablets
This week we read parshat Ki Tisa featuring the well known Golden Calf and the broken tablets. How can these broken tablets inspire our lives?
This Will Be (An Everlasting Flame)
We decided to have some fun this week inspired by the ner tamid, the eternal light. Playing on themes of everlasting, eternity, and light, we take a musical turn on our journey.
Yom Huledet Sameach – Happy 1st Birthday to Us!
On February 20th, 2020 ModPop Torah was born! 1 year later, we reflect on this past year and what’s to come.
For You Were Strangers in the Land of Egypt
This week we read Mishpatim, which is full of laws. One of these laws is how to treat the “stranger”. Let’s explore the questions, “What is a stranger?” and “How can we make sure we don’t mistreat them?
Your Ten Commandments
In the portion this week, Moses brings the Israelites the Ten Commandments. These are a set of rules that we are still asked to follow to this day. But, are they still relevant? Let’s find out!
Today, We Speak for the Trees
Today is Tu B’Shvat! Simply put, it’s the birthday of the trees. However, there’s more meaning behind it and why we celebrate nature and trees with their own holiday. Join us this week as we explore!
A Stone of Hope
This week we read parshat Bo, a portion that contributes to a significant time in our people’s history. This week is also an important one for our nation, as the 46th President of the United States was sworn in and will start to help rebuild our democracy. Join us as we merge Martin Luther King Jr., Inauguration 2021, and parshat Bo.
The Power of the Tongue
This week we discuss the power our words have and how that power has evolved with social media.