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Jewish Rabbi admits Islam is the oldest religion – Video
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January 26, 2012
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Drew Barrymore converting to Judaism for fiance
Drew Barrymore is converting to Judaism for her fiance and her buddy Adam Sandler is helping.
January 25, 2012
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Ready for Separation of Synagogue, State
In an earlier phase of the argument between Israel’s Orthodox sector and the rest of society, the issues that were most heatedly debated involved the status of Reform and Conservative Judaism and of their rabbis.
January 21, 2012
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It's a Tattooed World: Religious taboo fades
Judaism weighs meaning of Torah passage as times change. SOUTH BEND — Rabbi Michael Friedland was eating in a downtown restaurant one day when he noticed his waitress’s arm.
January 17, 2012
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Various religions connect in dialogue in Nevada
Nevada (US), Jan 9 (ANI): In a remarkable interfaith gesture, Catholic-Muslim-Hindu-Protestant-Buddhist-Jewish leaders today had a dialogue in Sparks (Nevada, USA) to explore connections among Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Judaism.
January 15, 2012
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Tila Tequila converts to Judaism
MTV star Tila Tequila is converting to Judaism and for once, she swears she's not just after some cheap publicity.
January 13, 2012
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Tila Tequila – Tila Tequila Embraces Judaism
Reality TV star Tila Tequila is converting to Judaism The star real name Tila Nguyen has decided to change her religion and is taking classes at a temple in New York City so she can become a Jew She tells Tmz com As time passed I started to be…
January 13, 2012
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Tequila embraces Judaism
Reality TV star Tila Tequila is converting to Judaism.
January 13, 2012
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David Kersh: Half Jews? Modern Day Judaism as a Math Problem
There are days when I feel more Jewish than other days. I leave my house feeling 54 percent Jewish and by the time I get to work I feel 98 percent Jewish.
January 13, 2012
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Project of the Day: Breaking Away from Orthodox Judaism
Here's your daily dose of an indie film in progress; at the end of the week, you'll have the chance to vote for your favorite. In the meantime: Is this a movie you’d want to see? Tell us in the comments
January 12, 2012
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The changing face of Judaism in the U.S., Israel
Harvey E. Goldberg is emeritus professor and Sarah Allen Shaine Chair in Sociology and Anthropology at Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
January 12, 2012
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A Fraught Journey To Judaism
When Linsdsy Van Gelder decided to convert to Judaism, she was surprised by how negatively friends reacted.
January 11, 2012
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The response to extremist Judaism lies within Judaism
In an attempt to better understand the problem which arose as a result of the recent events in BShemesh”– the one that succeeded to light a fire under so many people, most of us always return to our comfort zone by declaring that the problem lies in the Jewish religion.
January 11, 2012
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Conversion to Judaism: A Brief Overview – Video
21-12-2008 10:51 A brief answer to those who are wanting to know how conversion is done in Judaism. Video Recommendations: Jews To Discourage Potential Converts
January 11, 2012
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Prisoners of Both Memory and Hope
We need a Judaism that is fully engaged with modernity, that does not cower before it, that does not shrink from it in fear for its own survival, writes Leonard Fein.
January 8, 2012
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Judaism and the Cultivation of Mindfulness in the Everyday – Video
10-06-2010 18:52 Michael Fishbane discusses the role of spiritual practices in Judaism, through ritual and meditation, which cultivate different types of consciousness and awareness. He considers diverse examples from the full range of Jewish religious history, including related topics from his recent book “Sacred Attunement: A Jewish Theology”
January 7, 2012
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About Conversion to Judaism – Video
08-08-2009 09:44 Hi! Rabbi Yitzi Miller here with a story about conversion to Judaism. Many people have heard the statement that someone who wishes to convert to Judaism should be turned away three times. But you know the greatest Jewish book of all time, the Talmud, recounts a story of two of the greatest Rabbis of all time, Rabbi Hillel and Rabbi Shammai who lived a little before the time of Jesus.
January 7, 2012
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Judaism fundamentals topic for 15-week class
Rabbi Sam Weinstein is to teach a free 15-week class, “The Fundamentals of Our Faith,” from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays starting next week at The Temple-Congregation Shomer Emunim, 6453 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania.
January 7, 2012
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President Obama at the Union of Reform Judaism:Â He embodies our values
by Mel Levine, former Congressman (D – LA). There is a reason President Obama received numerous standing ovations during his address on Dec.
January 6, 2012
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Morris Rant – Judaism is Just a Front – Video
17-12-2011 12:15 There are plans for the whole world. Once the NWO is implemented even the Jewish identity won’t be needed. Until then a dedicated army is required, and anti semitism helps keep the army dedicated
January 6, 2012
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Reform Movement’s Big Transition
It’s been an amazing ride for Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie — and a groundbreaking one, for the Reform movement and for Judaism in general.
January 5, 2012
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Judaism’s walking billboards
It never occurred to me that I’d have to visit the Los Angeles County Men’s Central Jail to get a deeper understanding of the Charedi crisis in Israel. I call it a crisis because, in my mind, anything that makes the Jewish religion look really bad is a crisis.
January 4, 2012
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Phase 3 pt.9/20 (The Difference between Judaism
02-12-2009 08:16 Phase 3 is intended to be a film of reflection rather than only information. It is meant to involve the viewer and to expect a level pro-activeness within us all, inshallah. Another groundbreaking and riveting series from the creators of The Arrivals and The Divine Book.
January 4, 2012
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4. Judaism in the First Century – Video
02-09-2009 19:18 Introduction to New Testament (RLST 152) Of the four kingdoms that arose after Alexander’s death, those of the Seleucids and the Ptolemies are most pertinent to an understanding of the New Testament. Especially important is the rule of Antiochus IV Epiphanes, who forced the issue of Hellenism in Jerusalem by profaning the temple. Jews were not alike in their reaction to Hellenization, but a revolt arose under the leadership of the Mattathias and his sons, who would rule in the Hasmonean Dynasty
January 4, 2012
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10 Minute Topics: Modern Sects of Judaism – Video
09-08-2009 05:51 The next in a weekly series of 10 minute topics teaching about various topics within Judaism. This week’s topic is: Modern Sects of Judaism
January 4, 2012
Tags: a-stretch-back, america, into-the-1880s, Jewish, movement-began, reform-judaism, services-better, united Posted in: Judaism Comments Closed
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