Listen "AMA: Am I less of a Jew because I was raised Reform?"
Episode Synopsis
In this heartfelt Ask Me Anything, Rabbi Bernath responds to someone from the Kabbalah for Everyone Community, a lifelong Reform Jew who asks a question many have quietly carried: “Am I less of a Jew because I was raised Reform?”Rabbi Bernath explores how Jewish identity transcends denominational labels. Drawing on teachings from Tanya and Rashi, he reminds us that every Jewish soul is a piece of G-d, unbreakable and equally precious.This conversation becomes more than an answer, it’s an invitation to rediscover who we are beneath the labels. It’s a love letter to every Jew who has ever wondered if they still belong.Takeaways:There are no “levels” of Jewishness. Every Jew, regardless of affiliation or observance carries the same Divine spark.Denominations are man-made; the soul is G-d-made. Labels were meant to organize ideas, not divide hearts.Jewish identity is a relationship, not a category. Wherever you learn, pray, or grow, your connection to G-d is real and alive.Belonging is not earned — it’s inherited. You’re part of the same eternal covenant, the same people, the same love story that began at Sinai.Your light matters. Every small act of faith, study, or kindness sustains the Jewish people.#Judaism #Jewish #JewishIdentity #reform #orthodox #belonging #Kabbalah Sign up for "The Forgiveness Lab" HERE: https://www.jewishndg.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=89Support the showGot your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at [email protected] or http://www.theloverabbi.comSingle? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donateFollow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernathAccess Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi
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