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Tag Archives: Reform Judaism
I’m A Judaism Junkie
I love Judaism. I can’t get enough. Reconstructionist Judaism. Reform Judaism. Conservative Judaism. Orthodox Judaism. Love it! Can’t get enough. I’m a Judaism junkie. Can’t get enough. Except for the davening and for some of the more painful restrictions. And … Continue reading
Posted in Judaism, Personal
Tagged arduous study, Conservative Judaism, jewish ethics, orthodox judaism, Reform Judaism
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Dennis Prager Speaks At Reform Temple
From Cleveland Jewish News: Both Eisenberg and Prager have strong feelings about CUFI, a national organization dedicated to giving Christians an opportunity to speak with one voice in support of Israel. CUFI members are “among the most decent people I … Continue reading
Posted in Dennis Prager
Tagged cleveland jewish news, Dennis Prager, intellectual openness, reform congregations, Reform Judaism, reform synagogue
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Seventh-Day Adventism – Life On The Margins
I spent last Sabbath at the Seventh-Day Adventist university of Loma Linda. During my 30 hours there, I spent a lot of time wondering why this group of Sabbath keepers lived on the margins of society while Sabbath-keeping Jews were … Continue reading
Posted in Adventist, Loma Linda, Personal
Tagged burning to ashes, holocust, luke ford, old hag, Reform Judaism, sabbath keepers, sabbath keeping, university of loma linda
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Becoming Jewish Three Times
I used to go to Ohr HaTorah with this guy. We reconnected at the first LimmudLA in February 2008. He lives in Jerusalem and looks chareidi. He’s the most genial guy, funny, and easy to talk to. Yes, most Orthodox … Continue reading
Posted in Conversion, Orthodoxy
Tagged christopher campbell, conversion to judaism, orthodox jews, punch lines, Reform Judaism, suburban philadelphia
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The 12 Questions Goyim Ask Luke About Judaism
From my live cam: Casey: I have about 12 questions. I tried to make it 9, a propos of Prager… but… YourMoralLeader: ok Casey: #1) who was the narrator? I mean, I thought I detected that you were writing this … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged authentic representation, bell curve, diamond sutra, jewish tradition, Reform Judaism, schmaltzy
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Are Reform/Conservative Judaism A Separate Religion?
Orthodox Rabbi Reuven Spolter writes: In a "Modest Proposal" styled op-ed piece in the Jerusalem Post, Rabbi David Forman finally throws down the gauntlet. After years of trying to gain recognition from the government as legitimate streams of Judaism and … Continue reading
Posted in Conservative Judaism, Israel, Orthodoxy, Reform Judaism
Tagged american judaism, Conservative Judaism, conservative movements, liturgical traditions, orthodox rabbi, Reform Judaism
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Anger At Orthodox Judaism
One thing I love about Orthodox Judaism is that it provokes strong feelings in me. A while ago, I was seeing a woman who was raised Orthodox but now hates it. That didn’t bother me. There’s plenty I hate in … Continue reading
Posted in Orthodoxy
Tagged apparent reason, feelings of hate, high intensity, orthodox judaism, Orthodoxy, Reform Judaism
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