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Yehuda M. @runhudi.bsky.social · Jan 20

Join the New Hope team!
As New Hope expands operations, we are excited to expand our team! We are hiring for two positions starting in March 2025.
1. Live-in Resident Assistant
2. Program Assistant
Click for details: newhopecs.org/blog/uncateg...
#RefugeesWelcome

Job Postings 2025 | New Hope

Join the New Hope team! As New Hope expands operations, we are excited to expand our team! We are hiring for two positions starting in March 2025. Both are excellent opportunities to serve newcomer re...

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Yehuda M. @runhudi.bsky.social · Dec 15

Well, that felt scary...

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Yehuda M. @runhudi.bsky.social · Dec 9

Western commentators: But the Syrian rebels don't believe in liberal or democratic values; religion is what guides them.
Me: cuz every other nation in the region (Israel included) is guided by liberal democratic values, right?
And all the Western-led regime changes are bastions of freedom, right?

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Yehuda M. @runhudi.bsky.social · Dec 6

Grandma, aching beyond measure knowing that you are gone; I wasn't ready for this.
But grateful for the many precious moments we've had together as you reclaimed childlike wonder and sweetness; grateful for your love.
Elizabeth Klaczyk z"l. 1931-2024

Photo of a radiant young Elizabeth in the early 1950s

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Yehuda M. @runhudi.bsky.social · Dec 4

Helping Budgie with her slides for her Olivia Rodrigo presentation.
Me: who is Louis Patridge?
Budgie: he is the Harry Styles of my generation
Me: and Harry Styles is...?
Budgie: He's waaaay old. But for you, I should have said Elvis.
Me: *fumbles around for my dignity*

Yehuda M. @runhudi.bsky.social · Dec 3

Great news in uncertain times:
rentalprotectionfund.ca/news/more-af...
#RefugeesWelcome

Rental Protection Fund | More Affordable Homes Protected in New Westminster through the Rental Protection Fund

Under the stewardship of New Hope Community Services Society, these homes will remain affordable for tenants and provide a stable home for refugee families in the future . December 3, 2024 13:00 ET|...

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Yehuda M. @runhudi.bsky.social · Dec 2

I'm trying to convince my library to bring in a copy!

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Joseph Fasano @josephfasano.bsky.social · Nov 29

This wrecks me—every single time.

Sentimental Moment or Why Did the Baguette Cross the Road?

Don't fill up on bread
I say absent-mindedly
The servings here are huge

My son, whose hair may be
receding a bit, says
Did you really just
say that to me?

What he doesn't know
is that when we're walking
together, when we get
to the curb
I sometimes start to reach
for his hand

—Robert Hershon

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Yehuda M. @runhudi.bsky.social · Nov 21

For the recent Xitter refugees and Baby Blue Skyers headed to #AARSBL24
The #running of the nerds! I'm proposing Sat and Mon runs. 3-4 miles 06:30. Meet in front of the Convention Centre.
Easy pace - no one left behind.
I hope you join us.

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Yehuda M. @runhudi.bsky.social · Nov 19

Loudermilk if you can stomach salty language and themes of addiction.

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Yehuda M. @runhudi.bsky.social · Nov 16

3:00-4:30 Monday, 25th. I think I'm the 3rd of 4.

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Yehuda M. @runhudi.bsky.social · Nov 16

Drinking in the information, books, and presenting my first paper “The Cry for De-Creation: How to be a Better Friend in the Face of Suicidal Ideation.”
It's all about the book of Job, trauma-informed care, and the power of silence

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Yehuda M. @runhudi.bsky.social · Nov 16

Tweens can be so cruel.
I carried my bowl of cornflakes past my daughter, and she noticed the brown sugar sprinkled on top.
"Working on your dad bod I see..."

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Yehuda M. @runhudi.bsky.social · Nov 15

Eww.

Yehuda M. @runhudi.bsky.social · Nov 12

The period of the 2nd Jewish Temple (516 BCE – 70 CE) is a veritable wild west of the Jewish religious imagination and practice, revealed by the prolific creation of texts and competing canons, much of which did not make the final edit that is the present-day TaNaKh.

Yehuda M. @runhudi.bsky.social · Nov 12

Hey, so in January, I am teaching a short course:
The Wild West of Jewish Literature: Second Temple Religious Imagination
Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm: Jan 29, Feb 12, Feb 26, Mar 12 | www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-wild-w...

The Wild West of Jewish Literature: Second Temple Religious Imagination

Step back in time to explore the untamed world of Jewish literature from the Second Temple period - it's gonna be a wild ride!

www.eventbrite.ca

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Mubashar “Mubs” Iqbal @mubashariqbal.com · Nov 11

Starter packs are genius, but I was surprised there wasn't a list of them for people to find.

So I built it:
blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack...

The website monitors the packs being shared and adds the ones it finds to the database.

Missed your stater pack? Message me and I'll get it added.

All - Bluesky Directory

A curated collection of all things relating to the Blue Sky social media platform.

blueskydirectory.com

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Yehuda M. @runhudi.bsky.social · Nov 8

It's that time again - the running of the nerds! I'm proposing Sat and Mon runs. 06:30. Meet in front of the Convention Centre. Easy pace - no one left behind.
Route suggestions are VERY welcome.
@maklelan.bsky.social @nickelder.bsky.social @pauldwheatley.bsky.social
#AARSBL24

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Yehuda M. @runhudi.bsky.social · Nov 6

To those hurting and afraid today, we feel for you. Breathe, take care of yourselves - where there is struggle, there is hope. Your Emotional Support Canadians are standing by.

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Yehuda M. @runhudi.bsky.social · Nov 4

While those who benefit from the chaos & manufactured rage have no allegiance but to personal gain, and they are laughing at you as you fight your neighbour & give them more power.
We feel for y’all up here – if you ever need to talk…
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Yehuda M. @runhudi.bsky.social · Nov 4

Canadian election prediction: Americans will go to the polls duped into the myth of democracy, believing that they are voting against the “enemy” MAGA/Libtards, while the real enemies, greed, corruption, injustice, & erosion of democracy, have gone unchecked for decades. 1/2
#USElection2024

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Yehuda M. @runhudi.bsky.social · Oct 18

I created a security incident at Ben Gurion, because I stored my etrog inside my three stainless camping pots. That was fun.

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Yehuda M. @runhudi.bsky.social · Oct 18

Wait, are we related? 😏

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Yehuda M. @runhudi.bsky.social · Oct 17

Olympic Medalist Evan Dunfee came to New Hope yesterday and shared about being an Olympian, chasing dreams, and how to race walk! What a special time with such a stellar human! @EvanDunfee #RefugeesWelcome #racewalking #GoodVibes

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Yehuda M. @runhudi.bsky.social · Oct 16

After 6 months of deep worry, finally got the 👍 from my cardiologist to begin training in earnest again. My heart is fine. #happytears

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