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Do you know your Jewish terminology?

  • Jewish terminology
  • May 22, 2012
It occurred to me today that I have readers who are not Jewish. The purpose of this column was not simply for Jewish people alone. Maybe there are...
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Is it too late for you to be Jewishly involved?

Are you one of those Jews who has been removed from Judaism, uninvolved, not "religiously inclined," found Judiasim in some way...
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What makes someone a pious Jew?

  • pious Jew
  • May 4, 2012
What makes someone a true pious Jewish person? Does it have to do with keeping kosher and following every rule to a tee?Let’s start by...
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Having faith when life feels like a struggle

All too often I hear people say they have lost the intensity of belief that used to lead their life in a positive direction. I know with Israel...
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How our thoughts create a peaceful world

It may feel to many of us that we can do little at this point in time to help create peace in the world. However, by just being conscious of our...
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Do you bother eating matzoh for the week of Passoverself

Passover started last Friday night. For those Jews who are even the slightest bit observant, that means all bread goes by the wayside, if not out...
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Pinning your Judaism on your sleeve

What does it mean to have a visual image of your Jewish self? I’m not talking about a photo now. I’m talking about the hottest new...
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Entering the season of lights with a bah-humbug attitude

Every year it’s the same. It’s not even Thanksgiving yet, and the stores are already filled with Christmas lights. After Thanksgiving,...
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How to Make Thanksgiving a Jewish Holiday

American's celebrate lots of holidays that aren't Jewish. Jews who live in America celebrate them, too. Despite the secular nature of some...
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How new technology can improve your Jewish organization or charity

More often than not, I hear Jewish organizations, such as synagogues and charities, kvetching about how they have no money, can’t get...
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