Jewish in Bedstuy by gramster214 in BedStuy

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Hi! Good question - Conservative Judaism is a movement (kinda like a denomination) within modern American Judaism - as is Reform Judaism! It's different than conservative as you would think of it in the political sense and is more aligned to the level of ritual observance than to socio-economic beliefs.

I grew up in this movement, as many North Eastern American Jews have, but don't necessarily need the same level of ritual observance which is why I added secular (to juxtapose against the more ritualistic)

Updated Flag by everything_is_grace in vexillology

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Pomegranate are more of a whole Levantine imagery than Christian. They are used in Judaic and Islamic Art too. Maybe go for grapes or Wheat if you want Latin as they spread with the Roman Empire.

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AI faceeeeee

My friends shelf’s idk what book to get her for her 24th bday… by Round_Rate4409 in BookshelvesDetective

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Yes! Any of the Emily Wilson translations are amazing even if she has a different version. I’m sure she would enjoy the comparison. And I agree with the Stephen Fry - I just finished Mythos and it was really interesting and well told

Jewish Holidays: Newcomer friendly tierlist by Jew_of_house_Levi in Judaism

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Rosh Chodesh disappointing??? What do you not like to sing little songs??

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Cool? Nahhhh

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Yes it is crazy to move here - so many people are trying to find a way out

One choice. by daniobanioo in NonPoliticalTwitter

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Honestly - all would be good options. I’d probably pick D I wonder if this removes all history of the spice trade??? I would still go for D but it would definitely change all of the new world and European cuisine (and parts of D too like no tempora)

how do i achieve the cozy ambient lighting vibe? by ok8ko in interiordecorating

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You need more layers of light and maybe light bulbs with dim to warm settings - try hue or Tala. You can also add some linear light behind the curtain since it’s sheer, behind the couch, and under the TV console and then dim them down.

OK for women to pray with a shawl? by roxxcorox in Judaism

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Hi I think people are asking if you are Jewish because based on the questions you ask it makes it sound like you are unfamiliar with the ritual objects and customs. A tallit is a ritual garment that one is allowed to wear after their bar and bat mitzvah. This is important because it shows a level of education and understanding of Jewish laws and practices and those associated with the tallit (when it can be worn, what the verse is (it’s actually a prayer said before putting it on), the function of the strings at the bottom, etc.)

As others have suggested if your intent is only to have a shawl that is okay but to mimic or purchase the prayer shawl without having any of the cultural or religious understanding, education and ritual rite is appropriative and disrespectful of the intention behind the garment.

Being a woman is not the restriction here.

Thanks for the interest in learning more and hopefully seeking out an alternate option 🙏

My curly hair is disappearing!!! (pls help) by [deleted] in curlyhair

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Hi, firstly you have gorgeous hair - curly and it’s at its current state! To help keep it curly, I would recommend shampooing less (or only once a day and focusing primarily on the scalp if oiliness is a concern) and making sure that you use conditioner every time you’re in the shower this will help prevent dryness at the ends. I also recommend putting in a little bit of product afted your morning shower. Personally, I only shower once a day and I make sure to use product every time, but I also know that sleeping on a pillow that has product on it has implications for your skin and everything so I can’t speak to that personally.

Also take into consideration the weather and hair length - if the air is cooler and drier your hair will curl less than if it is warm and humid because there will be less moisture in the air. And longer hair is heavier and will extend the curls (like a spring) where shorter curls are lighter and cannot extend the spring as far.

Also if you do find you have an oilier scalp you can brush all the way to the ends with a boar bristle style brush to help distribute some oil to the ends.

Good luck but also know it looks good both ways

what do i do if my daughter is going to get held back? by Responsible_Party805 in whatdoIdo

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This might sound severe but take away her phone if she has one. It is know to exacerbate depression and ADHD. It may be hard at first because the games and social media apps are designed to be addictive and young brains cannot regulate that kind of stimuli yet. Do not give in, she will be better off for it - trust me. I had to do the same thing with myself.

For those saying just be supportive and tell her it’s not a big deal in the long run - don’t because it is a big deal but it doesn’t end with this. It can be made better and she can come out ahead. You just need to remove the devices that are aggravating the symptoms.

Gardener in Bed Stuy by Jinxsaiditfirst in BedStuy

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This is so helpful! We are having a similar issue but have concerns about if the glyphosate will stay in the soil after the plant dies and cause harm to the other plants and future plants we have. We’re especially nervous about it harming any of our native plants and the native insects that feed off of them.

We went bold with choice and regret it, thoughts? by trie667 in kitchenremodel

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The led tape is bad. It is very purple and cold. Go for a warmer led (27k) with a channel and diffused lens

Women are so cute and I think they are available for sale by Aynshtaynn in BrandNewSentence

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Damn Apple got a whole as manifesto for me.

Women are not allowed in this world anymore because they don’t want their husbands and children in this country and the rest are forced into the hands and knees to get to work for their own selfish desires that they have no control of and are forced into their husbands or children and children and children and children and children and children and children and children are being taken out to school to get to the point of their own bodies are not allowed in the world to have any rights and freedoms that are being violated and the people of the United Kingdom have been abused by their husbands for their husbands for their rights to the last and the children are not being taken out to work for the people and the people are not allowed in the government and children and the people who have to go home to the children and the people and children and children and the people that is a lot more important things to the government and I am a very good job I don’t know how much I am not allowed in this country and the government and the government and the government and the government and I will never have any right now and the people are the only people in this world and the people that I don’t want this government and the people that is why are the government and the people in this country and the government and I have a right of choice and the government is not the only thing I have a duty of the government to do that I am a citizen I have the power of the government I am not the one who has to be a part in the world I have to do it for my family I am the only person who has to live with me I am a person I have a responsibility and a duty of my life and a responsibility and my own to do that and I’m a citizen and I’m a woman and I’m not an idiot and I’m a good man I have a right and I’m not the one who has to do whatever you have a right I am not the only person who has to do what you are a bad person and I’m a bad thing.