Speakers Dan Libenson and Lex Rofeberg talk about the emergence of the digital Jewish ecosystem as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. They also reflect on what it means for the future of Judaism. Both speakers had recently launched a digital platform for livestreaming Jewish programming, called jewishLIVE.
The conversation between Dan Libenson and Benay Lappe takes a look at Passover during the COVID-19 pandemic where quarantine is enforced. They question the challenges that celebrating the holiday over digital platforms brings as well as the opportunities that come with it.
Announcement of the Reboot Ideas Festival shift to online programming. Events include Saturday Night Seder and conversations with Jewish leaders, such as "What Plagues Us? What Liberates Us?"
The CEO of Reboot, David Katznelson, announces Reboot's newest digital platform where readers can go and access the many Reboot programs, such as Dawn and Reboot Ideas. The platform was created in order to respond to readers' needs during a time of isolation.
Reboot CEO, David Katznelson, reflected on the struggles that musicians who were used to being on the road are going through the COVID-19 pandemic. He came up with the idea for a collaborative project for musicians across cities to undertake: create a new live score for the 1923 silent film "The Ten Commandments".
On September 7, 2021, the Reboot community of San Francisco, CA will gather to celebrate the Rosh Hashanah ritual of tashlich. The ritual is meant to rid people of bad karma from the previous year to have a fresh start for the new one.
On May 23, 2021 IKAR hosted its annual fundraising event virtually. One of IKAR's missions is to guide people in justice work in their communities and the fundraising event is meant for the community to come together and celebrate all the work they have done.
The video talks about the ways in which the IKAR community adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic. Through video meetings and regular check ins with members across the community, IKAR managed to remain a close community during a time of isolation.
This short video is a montage of excerpts from 2020's virtual meetings and events that IKAR hosted. The clips show how IKAR managed to stay very active and connected even through the COVID-19 pandemic where gathering in person was not possible.
A blog post written by Chris Harrison for the Union of Reform Judaism's blog detailing how Jews of Color, like other people of color across the country, have been disproportionately affected by the Covid-19 pandemic due to systemic racism.
This promotional video highlights the experiences of several members of IKAR and how the organization has allowed them to connect with Jewish community in their towns.
The Jewish organization has put together a document on COVID-19 precautions as religious events start being held in person. Some guidelines include mandatory masking and checking of temperatures at the entrances.
The article includes a video and pictures of the Shofar Wave event that shofar blowers across Los Angeles took part in on September 20th. The event was an effort to bring the community together safely to celebrate the second day of Rosh Hashanah.
The Hebrew College hosted an online event for the Greater Boston Jewish community in order to mourn those were lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. The event included personal reflections as well as the chanting of Psalm 23.
The article highlights the many resources that the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles has for its members during the COVID-19 pandemic. The article lists a few virtual events that the organization will hold for its members.
OneTable, an organization that facilitates meaningful Shabbat experiences for young adult Jews, created a digital racial justice solidarity resource for the Jewish community after the murder of George Floyd. The pamphlet contains poems and meditations for reflection as well as resources and recommendations for action items that Jews can use to further their involvement in racial justice work.
