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Category Archives: Judaism
What Is The Essence Of Judaism?
Rabbi Stewart Weiss writes: Over the last generation, a philosophical battle has been raging over the soul and spirit of Judaism: Is it a religion of love, tolerance and inclusivity or is it rather a religion of strict adherence to … Continue reading
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Connecting To God & Judaism
From the Atlanta Jewish Times: Jewish Atlantans have seen a huge launch during the last two years in programming across all denominations of Judaism. This surge could be due in part to Federation’s 2006 survey that revealed a Jewish community … Continue reading
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Phony Baloney Judaism?
I’ve never been to Ikar. I fear that if I go, I will love it. I hear the music’s great and almost all the prayers are sung and the services are like snorting cocaine, only the high is more intense. … Continue reading
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The Rise Of The Pre-Fab Sukkah
From the New York Times: WITH the onset of Sukkot, an increasingly popular Jewish harvest holiday that has lately emerged from the high, holy shadows of its immediate precursors, Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, those new to celebrating it will … Continue reading
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