Andrew Kaplan Mandel

HUC rabbinical student who believes in gratitude, compassion and justice. Leading the @CenSynNYC Neighborhood and @TzedekBox. Blessed in love and in nephews.

[Hebrew Union College @huc1875]

5th-year rabbinical student @akmandel writes, "This exhibition demonstrates the remarkable diversity of symbols and interpretations available for those interested in prompting actions around justice & righteousness." See "Tzedek Boxes" at the Heller Museum https://t.co/yei6DiTX27

[Andrew Kaplan Mandel @akmandel]

As your constituent @zohrankmamdani @Gonzalez4NY, I am proud you are co-sponsoring #CleanSlateNY. Now is the time to end perpetual punishment and strengthen communities statewide.

[Hebrew Union College @huc1875]

Fifth-year rabbinical student @akmandel created @TzedekBox and this project inspired a new exhibit, “Tzedek Boxes: Justice Shall You Pursue,” opening at the Heller Museum tomorrow. Read the full story:
https://t.co/GAes4AD3re

[Andrew Kaplan Mandel @akmandel]

I love how there's an "I Do / We Do / You Do" aspect of becoming a priest @Project929 #Leviticus9

[Andrew Kaplan Mandel @akmandel]

Getting anointed like vessels and having to isolate from everyone, Aaron and the priests are preparing for a life of service @Project929 #Leviticus8

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We must add our own fuel to the divine fire @Project929 #Leviticus6

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First restitution, then forgiveness @Project929 #Leviticus5

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Preparing us for the eventuality that even the High Priest will make a mistake @Project929 #Leviticus4

[Andrew Kaplan Mandel @akmandel]

The "no blood, no fat" rule is not just for sacrifices; it's a universal rule #Leviticus3 @Project929

[Andrew Kaplan Mandel @akmandel]

The holy of holies is not just a place, but it is a meal fit for a High Priest @Project929 #Leviticus2

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Looks like new rabbis are not the only ones who get smicha #Leviticus1 @Project929

[Andrew Kaplan Mandel @akmandel]

After all of the team's work, Moses himself puts the final pieces together, like the cutting of the ribbon at a construction site @Project929 #Exodus40

[Andrew Kaplan Mandel @akmandel]

With these intricate garments, we've come such a long way from the slaves of Chapter 1 #Exodus39 @Project929

[Andrew Kaplan Mandel @akmandel]

How long must it have taken to create the entire design? It seems like Bezalel is doing a lot of it himself! #Exodus38 @Project929

[Andrew Kaplan Mandel @akmandel]

Bezalel is a woodworker, goldsmith and perfumer? What can’t he do? @project929 #Exodus37

[Andrew Kaplan Mandel @akmandel]

How many skilled persons joined Bezalel? It must have been a lot of they weren’t named too, no? #Exodus36 @Project929

[Andrew Kaplan Mandel @akmandel]

The commandments Moses receives in round two — referencing holidays and first fruits — did those go on the tablets? @Project929 #Exodus34

[Andrew Kaplan Mandel @akmandel]

G puts a fence around G: if I were to be in your midst, I’d destroy you #Exodus33 @Project929

[Andrew Kaplan Mandel @akmandel]

Given that he just defended the Israelites to G, I feel like Moses should have been more emotionally prepared to see the calf #Exodus32 @Project929

[Andrew Kaplan Mandel @akmandel]

Beginning v’Shamru a verse earlier would spice things up @Project929 #Exodus31