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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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Read ‘Scrapbook of Secrets’ by Mollie Cox Bryan

I assumed when I started ‘Scrapbook of Secrets’ that it would be a fun whodunit and I would learn a little about scrapbooking along the...
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Spotlight: Society for Humanistic Judaism

At the Reason Rally, I had the fortune to meet Bonnie Cousens, the Executive Director for the Society for Humanistic Judaism (SHJ). As an apostate...
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Atheism 101: Why do atheists only focus on Christianity?

Atheists in America often get criticized by Christians for “only focus on Christianity.” It is not unusual for Christians to even claim...
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An infant dies due to Judaism

A two week old infant died in a Brooklyn hospital on September 28, 2011 after the rabbi/mohel who performed his circumcision also performed oral...
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Does Tu B'Shvat have meaning for you?

Today Jews celebrate the holiday of Tu B’Shvat, the Jewish New Year for the trees. Or, I should say, some Jews. A lot of Jews don’t...
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Do You Question Your Jewish Beliefs?

Do you ever question your beliefs about Judaism? Do you question God’s word, the value of the commandments, the teachings of the forefathers...
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US meeting with Islamic nations sparks concern about free speech

  • Organization of Islamic Cooperation
  • December 2, 2011
President Barack Obama’sState Departmentwill meet with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in mid-December for a gathering on religious...
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Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit held in NYC

  • Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit
  • November 22, 2011
Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Biblical Times, a new exhibition featuring the most comprehensive collection of ancient artifacts from Israel...
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The Jewish Journal’s Mark Paredes on “Are Mormons Christians?”

Mark Paredes’ article Are Mormons Christians? Of Constantine and Karaites(Jewish Journal, November 1, 2011 AD) presents us with a picture...
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