judaism
judaism
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by Jacob Lumbroso - 2008-06-18
For many, the tallit often referred to as a prayer shawl, is one of the iconic symbols of Judaism. The purpose of the tallit, however is often misunderstood. The principal purpose or function of the ...
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by Jacob Lumbroso - 2008-06-23
Jewish texts from the time of the codification of the Mishnah (circa 200 CE) convey the idea that along with puberty comes responsibility for one's own actions. The idea of accountability, goes back ...
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by Jacob Lumbroso - 2008-07-14
The primary divisions among Jews beginning in the medieval period were Sephardim and Ashkenazim. Its quite clear however that dividing Jews into only these two categories is incorrect and oversimplif...
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by Jacob Lumbroso - 2008-07-18
The revelatory experience at Sinai is considered by Jews as the seminal event in the history of the Jewish people.The Bible shows God as having established a relationship with the patriarchs, Abraham...
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by - 2008-08-03
Orthodox Judaism holds that there is a dual Torah, compromised of the Torah Sh'b'ktav (the Written Torah) and the Torah Sh'Ba'al Peh (the Oral Torah). Laws derived from the written Torah are called "d...
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by Dr Brenda Shoshanna - 2008-09-12
Today a great spiritual hunger is surfacing as many seek comfort, support, and meaning in a world that has spun out of control. Yet, times of loneliness, confusion, fear, or separation come for...
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by Brenda Shoshanna - 2008-09-18
Today a great spiritual hunger is surfacing as many seek comfort, support, and meaning in a world that has spun out of control. Yet, times of loneliness, confusion, fear, or separation come for a powe...
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by Alvin Starkman - 2008-09-26
Where divergent religious customs merge Alvin Starkman M.A., LL.B. Daniel Perez Gonzalez was a beautiful baby. His parents Flor and Jorge thought so; my wife Arlene and I agreed. Few are ab...
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by Brenda Shoshanna - 2008-10-05
Today we are living in a world where conflict is raging out of control and all are seeking ways of making peace, resolving conflict in the world, their families and personal relationships. The practi...
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by Brenda Shoshanna - 2008-10-27
Everyone wants love and yet today it seems more difficult than ever to know how to build a lasting relationship and find the fulfillment we desire. In many circles, traditional relationships and comm...
