Judaism

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What does Judaism say about names? Why do Jews often give their children Hebrew names in addition to English names? Is the Bible or modern Israel the best source for Hebrew names? ...

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“Chagall and the Artists of the Russian Jewish Theater, 1919-1949” at the Jewish Museum tells a fascinating tale of two vanguard theater companies that flourished in Moscow after the Bolshevik Revolution. ...

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Page Six is reporting that not only are Ivanka Trump and her beau Jared Kushner engaged and planning to get married, but that the bride-to-be has her sights set even... ...

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“Chagall and the Artists of the Russian Jewish Theater, 1919-1949” at the Jewish Museum tells a fascinating tale of two vanguard theater companies that flourished in Moscow after the Bolshevik Revolution. ...

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western morality ancient hebrews absolute morality sanctity of life war violence: What Judaism says about war, violence and peace. ...

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Gee Dad, Can't We All Just Get Along?Unknown to many, the three great religions of the Mid-East claim the biblical character Abraham as their actual blood line father. All three also claim Abraham was divinely inspired by God. With so much in common, why can't Jews, Christians, and Muslims all just get along? Many fierce Middle East wars have been fought between those who claim to be Abraham's descendants, and continue to this day. Understanding how each religion perceives itself provides insights on what fuels ongoing conflict in the Mid East. And perhaps what can bring these three religions' followers and the nations they live in together. Three imminent religious scholars will debate "Islam, Christianity & Judaism: Which is the True Religion of Peace?" on November 11 at The Edmond J. Safra Synagogue, located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan at 11 East 63rd Street between Madison and Fifth Avenues.New York Rabbi Shmuley Boteach was named "the most famous rabbi in America" by Newsweek Magazine, often appears on the "Oprah" TV show, and has a national TV show "Shalom in the House" on The Learning Channel. Dr. Douglas Jacoby's popularity as a biblical scholar and humorous Christian speaker has taken him to over 80 countries. He is a prolific author with a Masters from Harvard Divinity School and lives in Atlanta, GA.Imam Shabir Ally is President of the Information & Dawah Centre International in Toronto, and is widely recognized as o ...

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Here's a press release and the letter to President-elect Barack Obama: WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 7, 2008 - In response to Senator Barack Obama's election as 44th President of the United States, Reform Jewish leaders today sent the President-elect a letter of congratulations. Signed by Rabbi Eric Yoffie, president of the Union for Reform Judaism, Peter Weidhorn, chairman of the Union for Reform Judaism, and Rabbi David Saperstein, director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, the text of the letter follows: Dear Mr. President-Elect: On behalf of the Union for Reform Judaism, whose more than 900 congregations across North America encompass 1.5 million Reform Jews, we write to congratulate you on your election. We look forward to working with you and stand ready to be your partner in advancing America's social justice agenda. Your vision of a nation united by a new spirit of cooperation is one shared by Reform Jews throughout the country. As you know, the Reform Jewish Movement is deeply committed to advancing our country and our communities through tikkun olam, the repair of our world. As we commend you on your electoral victory, we eagerly anticipate working closely with you and your administration to better the United States economically, heal its divisions, enrich it morally, strengthen it internationally and focus on critical issues such as health care, immigration, poverty, foreign relations and civil rights. All the ...

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Q: I'd like to have a simple, step-by-step comparison of what different religions believe happens after death. ...

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CBE - Sanctuary Sunday, October 19, 2008, 10:30 – 11:45am DEMYSTIFYING Judaism -- EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT Judaism BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK… Beginning in September, Rabbi Richard Winer will present a year-long course on “Demystifying Judaism” – for newly-engaged Jews, lifelong learners and those who haven’t cracked a book since b’nai mitzvah, for Jews-by-choice and Jews-by-birth and everyone in between, for non-Jewish spouses and the Jews who love them, and for anyone who has a question about Jewish ritual, practice, faith or religion. Rabbi Winer will present this class once a month on Sunday mornings from 10:30 – 11:45 a.m., starting on Sunday, Oct. 19. Bagels, coffee and orange juice will be provided. October 19: Demystifying Torah November 16: Demystifying Worship I January 11: Demystifying Worship II February 22: Demystifying the Jewish Holidays -- a Jewish Holiday Primer March 15: Demystifying Passover You can register for “Demystifying Judaism” on-line at www.bethemek.org or drop in and join us as often as you can during the year. There is no charge for this class. ...

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When: Nov 11, 2008 7:00:00 AM Where: Bear Creek United Methodist Church in Woodinville,Washington Posted by: evdb ...

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Something that struck me in my study of Judaism was the coincidence of the development of written text by the Jews and the destruction of the second temple. Even more fascinating to me is the fact that after the destruction of the temple, the Jewish people continued writing texts that were also central to Judaism. Having been born and raised in Christianity this is a starkly noticable contrast in the two religions. Christians typically hold the Bible as absolutely sacred, and the idea that "none shall add to or take away from" it is strictly adhered to. I realize that Judaism does not actually end and is not wholly contained in the Hebrew Bible, although the Torah is indispensable to all Jewish religious thought and is the foundation upon which all other studies are based. It is interesting that the Jewish people began writing their oral traditions after the building of the Second Temple. Perhaps the remembrance of the destruction of the First Temple was their inspiration. Perhaps they instinctively knew that it would be necessary to preserve their traditions. Either way, it proved indispensable to the preservation of the religion. The books that would be accepted into the Hebrew canon were finished by about 200 b.c.e. The destruction of the temple occurred around 70 c.e., which marks the emergence of rabbinical Judaism. The definite marked shifts in this emergence were the end of the power of the priesthood, a shift away from temple ...

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TO TAKE a life of a murderer is to save the life of many, says Sheikh Musa Tijani of the Islamic Council of Jamaica. "When someone kills and he knows he will be killed, he thinks twice to do it and that will make people live in peace and harmony," he says. ...

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NEW YORK - Judaism is getting a boost from a surprising direction � Ivanka Trump, daughter of business tycoon Donald Trump, has decided to convert to ... Original story at Ynetnews . Related stories include: Ivanka Trump Converting To Judaism? » Anna Nicole Legend - Anna Nicole Legend , IVANKA TRUMP - TRUMP CONVERTS TO Judaism? - Post Chronicle and ... Contactmusic.com , Ha'aretz , Battalion Of Deborah , x1.newtanipro.info , NYT > Media & Advertising , yourhowtopro.com , Boy Butter View all 15 related news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at Boxxet: Ivanka Trump . ...

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Barack Obama said in a 2004 interview that Judaism was as influential a factor "as any other faith" in defining his beliefs. ...