For those not raised Jewish, the High Holy Days may seem confusing or strange, something from another time and place. But according to Rabbi Ron Li-Paz, there are concepts in Judaism which all people may find...
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Yom Kippur is the holiest Jewish day. , and it began at sundown on Tuesday, September 18. This holiday concludes the new year observances that begin with Rosh Hashanah and continue through Ten Days...
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Obama sees the American Jewish history as a universal fight for human rights and dignity. In comparison, he called the current president, Donald Trump, the least Jewish. He joins prolific journalist...
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Anti-Semitism is at its peak This year, the Jewish High Holidays are like none that have been before. The holidays, featuring Rosh Hashanah last Wednesday, Yom Kippur, to Simchat Torah on October...
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Adjustments made to fit Modern Life Orthodox Jews are restricted to a strict set of laws and ethics guided by the Torah. Over the years, some Orthodox Jews have adapted ways to go around their daily...
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C Barnett
Attorneys file federal case requesting a ban on slaughter of chickens for Jewish holiday Kapparot. A lawsuit has been filed against Jewish leaders in Orange County by two attorneys who have accused...
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Stock market strategies reveal motivations based on religious holidays: "Sell Rosh Hashanah, Buy Yom Kippur" Ever since the idea of the stock market took root in the minds of men and women, there...
Read more →Learning how to survive Shavuot when you're gluten-free and dairy-free. Deborah A. Beverly struggles with her food issues during Jewish holidays. When Shavuot approaches, she can almost taste festive...
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Jewish mobsters, "The Purple Gang" were criminals but still made it to Temple to seek forgiveness for their sins on Yom Kippur. The year was 1929. The Roaring 20s were coming to an end, and a new decade...
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The Jewish high holy days will come to a close with the observance of Yom Kippur. Many people outside of the Jewish community have heard of Yom Kippur, but are not usually sure what it actually means,...
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Profiles in Faith: Archbishop Desmond Tutu
