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Category Archives: Judaism
Orthodox Judaism Vs. Kundalini Yoga
In some ways, these two spiritual paths compliment each other. In other ways, they conflict. I have been studying and practicing Judaism for 20 years. I have been practicing Kundalini Yoga for two months. Here are the most significant differences … Continue reading
Posted in Judaism, Orthodoxy, Yoga
Tagged jewish meditation, man god, orthodox judaism, system of ethics, torah commands, yoga center
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I Discuss Evolution Vs. Genesis
I was on Marc Germain‘s radio show last night. I tell Marc that the first few chapters of Genesis should not be taken literally. Then Marc stumps me: "Which parts of the Bible should we take literally?" From my live … Continue reading
Posted in Judaism, Orthodoxy, Personal
Tagged creative design, honies, lox, marc germain, parts of the bible, radio show, stumps
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Marty Turkel Memorial Service
Thursday morning I skip my three hours of Alexander Technique class and drive east on I-10, east on the 60, north on the 605, east on the 210 to White’s Funeral Home in Azusa and gather with dying members of … Continue reading
Posted in Judaism, Personal, Pornography
Tagged daughter nikki, ed kail, heckle and jeckyl, life quot, san dimas hospital, vca pictures
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Purim Begins Monday Night
Three Orthodox rabbis Hershel Billet, Kalman Topp, Aaron Glatt) sent out this letter: Dear Friends As you well know, we are in the midst of a financial crisis unprecedented during our lifetimes. As a community we must take stock of … Continue reading
Posted in Judaism
Tagged budget project, credit card debt, ircha, material possessions, new realities, orthodox rabbis
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She Feels Disconnected From Judaism
I was talking to a frum-from-birth friend the other day who feel "disconnected" from Judaism. She’s not davening every day, she’s not saying blessings all the time when she eats, she’s not learning Torah regularly and she’s not attending shul … Continue reading
Posted in Judaism, Personal
Tagged Artscroll, bacherlor, fellow jews, female friends, frum, jewish communities, jewish law, negative feelings
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Does Judaism Sanction Journalism?
Orthodox rabbi Gil Student writes: R. Eliezer Melamed is active with Arutz Sheva and is the rabbi of the weekly newspaper Be-Sheva (link). In one of his columns (13 Tammuz, 5765/ July 20, 2005), he responded to a question about … Continue reading
Posted in Journalism, Judaism, Orthodoxy
Tagged benjamin brown, constructive purpose, gil student, improper action, lashon, lashon hara, melamed, orthodox rabbi
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Judaism Vs Kundalini Yoga
I’m wondering if it is kosher to mix practice of kundalini yoga with Orthodox Judaism? Kundalini is the most spiritually intense form of yoga. Most other forms of yoga are primarily forms of exercise. Kundalini yoga is a spiritual practice. … Continue reading
Posted in Judaism, Yoga
Tagged daoists, divine consciousness, jewish idea, jewish view, orthodox judaism, sexual organ
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Judaism & Yoga
I’ve been having a hard time of late reconciling Judaism with yoga. In particular, the teachings of Guru Singh with Judaism. I have a hard time putting my hands in prayer position because that reminds me of Christianity. I have … Continue reading
Posted in Judaism, R. Shlomo Carlebach, Yoga
Tagged dirty jew, hard time, image of god, impossible time, Judaism, paintings and drawings, prayer position, shlomo carlebach, yoga west, yogi bhajan
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Excited About Judaism
As a convert to Judaism, I hear from a lot of people who are also interested in converting to Judaism. Among the many reasons they list for their love of Judaism, excitement over the many demands of Jewish Law is … Continue reading
Posted in Halacah, Judaism, Orthodoxy
Tagged converting to judaism, ethical monotheism, jewish group, jewish law, new religion
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She Feels Strongly About Her Heritage
The only Jews who say things such as "I’m a proud Jew" and "I feel strongly about my heritage" are Jews who don’t practice Judaism. Those who are observant are too busy for such prattle. Prattle alert here: I am … Continue reading
Posted in Judaism
Tagged anglophile, different religions, high holiday, prattle, religious school, water polo
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