Category Archives: Adventist

The F-Word In Shul

I frequently hear the f-word and other profanity used in casual conversations at shul, the Shabbos table, and the most holy of Jewish occasions. I think Reform and Conservative Jews may be less likely to use profanity in shul than … Continue reading

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Orthodox Jewish Definitions Of Modesty

I grew up a Seventh-Day Adventist. Compared to other Christians, Adventists feel modest. By Muslim and Orthodox Jewish standards, however, they dress like hookers. Modest Adventist women feel little compunction about walking around in pants or shorts or knee-length dresses … Continue reading

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Australian Suspicion Of Adventists

Australia is a secular country and it has a great deal of suspicion of religious people. I grew up a Seventh-Day Adventist in Australia. I had no Seventh-Day Adventist friends. I knew that the wider culture viewed us with great … Continue reading

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Where Is Death’s Sting?

I love the Christian hymn “Abide With Me.” Abide with me; fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide; When other helpers fail and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, oh, abide with me. Swift to its … Continue reading

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Seventh-Day Adventists Who Seem As Religious As Orthodox Jews

An Orthodox Jewish friend of mine is having trouble passing a particular test. So his Seventh-Day Adventist coworker advises him to fast. And if he can’t fast from food, he should go on a media fast. “They’re like Orthodox Jews,” … Continue reading

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