A Double Post?! Whaaattt?

You might be asking yourself, is this really happening? Two Blog posts in one day? Back-to-back even? Yes, this is really happening. Don’t get used to it though. Because this is a disclaimer post.
 
After getting actual feedback from real readers who are super excited about the changes in the blog, I realized that I might need to clarify some things. I also realized that I would very much like a post that I can refer back to from time to time in case…issues arise. And I would like to do this in list form.

1. The information that I provide about Judaism (in all its facets) is from a Reform perspective.  It is also from my perspective. I attend a Reform shul that is more of a melting pot of various denominations in Judaism due to a smallish Jewish community in our area. I daven (pray) and learn with other Reform Jews, as well as Orthodox, Conservative, and a few non-Jews who just like to hang and learn some Torah. I wouldn’t change this for the world as it has definitely shaped my observance levels. I’m grateful for that. This also means that something I write about may not be applied the exact same way in every Jewish home. That’s the beauty of Judaism. It’s open to a lot of interpretation.  

2.  I am not a Rabbi. But I check my facts. I’m not just pulling this info out of my ass. I promise. Oh.  Yeah.  Sometimes I curse.

3. I have a sense of humor. I like to use it. It keeps things fun. It also keeps my posts from sounding like I’m defending my dissertation at the Yeshiva or teaching a Judaism 101 class.  What you may notice is that I tend to nutshell things. I’m trying to provide highlights that fall somewhere between Josephus’s Antiquities of the Jews and asking your Jewish co-worker for an explanation.

4.  There’s an old joke that goes “if you have two Jews in the same room there will always be three opinions”. This is true. We know it and we totally own it.  Don’t be afraid to offer a different viewpoint, just be respectful please.

5.  Share and ask questions! Please, I love feedback. Really. If you want more details ask! If you do something differently share!

6. If there is a rude or nasty comment I’m just gonna delete it. I don’t have time for that crap.

I plan on posting Jewish stuff on Fridays and knitting stuff on Tuesdays. So, if your not digging one or the other you’ll know which days to ignore me.  But why would you want to? Seriously, I’m kind of awesome. And so are you (insert Kool-Aid grin).