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Hanukkah then and now
by BarryM in Events & Holidays > Holidays
Hanukkah is over 2000 years old. Some traditions, such as lighting the menorah remain unchanged. But some traditions are new.
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On the nation of Israel
by kurtsteinbach in Culture & Society > Politics
I have sat and watched the nations of the world do that which they do NOT have the either the right or the moral authority to do, stand by and judge and pass judgment on the only true friend to freedom and democracy in the Middle East.
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In-Depth Bible Study Notes for Acts 8:1-8
by Gail_Sanders in Religion & Spirituality > Christianity
In Acts 7 Stephen was martyred and the persecution of the early church began, led by Saul. Christians fled Jerusalem and the gospel begins to spread into Palestine and Syria. In Acts 8:1-8, Philip preaches the gospel in Samaria.
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Charity Won't Make Your Poor
by RebEliyahu in Religion & Spirituality > Religion
The Rambam states in his "Laws of Gifts to the Poor", Chapter 1, law 2: "It will never be that a person will become poor through giving Tzeddakah (charity) and no bad thing or damage will come about because of the Tzeddakah. As it says, ' ...
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History Belongs To The Victors
by Jaylar in Education > General
History is often one sided, and leaves out what does not match with current mores
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Reaction to the Book Night
by Spotswood in Reviews > Books
Review of the book Night. Reactions while reading the book.
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Monte San Savino, Solomon Fiorentino and me.
by Hometuscany in Culture & Society > History
On September 6, was the 9th European day of Jewish Culture . An Italian friend, knowing of my Jewish roots, since we worked together for some years in the restoration of my farmhouse hotel “La Mucchia” in Cortona, called me, saying that ...
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The Nazi Rise To Power
by R_Mello in Education > General
An interesting article on the how the Nazi Party rose to power in post-WWI Germany. Th article goes in depth to analyze the conditions and factors that may have caused this.
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Teaching Torah - Lay the Table (Parshat Mishpatim)
by RebEliyahu in Religion & Spirituality > Religion
In the book of Exodus (21:1), G-d commands Moses to teach the children of Israel Torah, "And these are the laws that you shall place before them." Seems quite straight-forward. G-d is talking to Moses and tells him that there are a number ...
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Judaism in a "Nutshell" - What is Judaism "Exactly"?
by RebEliyahu in Religion & Spirituality > Religion
What is Judaism really all about? When did it begin? Is it just another religion? Judaism, contrary to popular belief, is not in fact a religion. One may feel the need to call it a way of life, but it goes far deeper.
