More Joy, Less Oy

The Jewish world can sometimes feel melancholy. This site will be about joyful Judaism. Let's live, breath, enjoy, hope, pray, and dream together. Judaism is lived IN community. Together we will build community online and in person!

Friday, September 26, 2025

Shabbat Shuvah

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Shabbat Shuvah (instagram link) Tonight begins Shabbat Shuvah. This is a special Shabbat, between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Historica...

Friday, September 19, 2025

Elul 26--Tell me about the world to come

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There is a beautiful story told of the world to come by Rabbi Chaim of Romshishok. There are variants in many other faith traditions, too. ...

Monday, September 15, 2025

Elul 22

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We have free choice. What does that look like for you? Rambam 7:1 (https://www.sefaria.org/Mishneh_Torah%2C_Repentance.7.1?lang=bi&with...

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Heaven is for everyone-Elul 16

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One of the greatest lessons of Judaism is that the righteous of all nations have a place in the world to come. Our theology is not exclus...

Elul 15--A Reawakening!

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Hi Friends, I am working on resurrecting my idea for More Joy, Less Oy! For now, I have begun posting on instagram and Facebook: https://www...

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Genesis 48

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My video for Genesis 48 can be found on instagram: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rabbi-Phil Weintraub (...

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Genesis 22-23

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Genesis 22 and 23 are too climactic moments in the narratives of Avraham, Sarah and Isaac. Following chapter 21 where Ishmael was sent awa...

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Rabbi Weintraub: Welcome to the blog of Rabbi Philip Weintraub. I share sermons, divrei Torah, and thoughts about life and Torah from the beautiful beaches of St. Petersburg, Florida. Living in the City of St. Petersburg, I work with Jews of all backgrounds and ages, helping them to find meaning in their lives. I hope that this blog will be a way of sharing joy, love, enthusiasm, and Torah.

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