Daily Archives: September 18, 2008

Rabbi David Wolpe’s Cover Story On Why Faith Matters

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Luke Ford

From the Jewish Journal: If the bestseller charts are any indication, it’s become popular to condemn religion. Books such as Sam Harris’ "Letter to a Christian Nation" and "The End of Faith," Richard Dawson’s "The God Delusion," Christopher Hitchens’ "God … Continue reading →

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Obama Holds Conference Call With 900 Rabbis for the High Holy Days, Says His Volunteers Are Blowing Shofars of Action

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Luke Ford

Jake Tapper writes: Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., held a conference call with over 900 rabbis this morning to wish them and their congregations a Happy Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year (year 5769, for those counting) which begins at sunset … Continue reading →

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National Lashon Hara Day

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Luke Ford

From OU.org, five reasons to speak lashon hara: As we march towards Rosh Hashana, join with Jews across North America to be more aware of what we say and what we listen to, and to resolve to improve in 5769. … Continue reading →

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Growing Up Seventh-Day Adventist

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Luke Ford

I spent a couple of hours with my seventh grade friend Dr. Gary Chartier Friday afternoon, Sept. 5, 2008. Video Luke: "One of the things I hated about growing up Adventist was that I did not feel at the center … Continue reading →

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