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Converting to the Orthodox Jewish Faith

Though Jewish law (halacha) discourages conversions to Judaism, hundreds of people are converting to the Jewish traditions yearly. Conversion is an option, according to halacha, if one accepts to observe the...

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The Tradition Of Kosher Wine At Your Orthodox Jewish Wedding

Wine is an integral part of the Orthodox Jewish wedding and has been for thousands of years. But, it can't be any wine. It must be kosher and in accordance with the laws of Torah. What is the real place of wine in a Jewish, why is it there, and what makes a wine kosher?

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Has religion done more harm than good?

Religion and Politics, they are people who believe the two should remain seperate, my main belief on religion and politics is, they are both hot button topics, both cause great debates, great scandals and can...

0 comments    god religion politics
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Civilization, Theocracy, Revolution and Gay History

Gay rights have been a contentious issue since people have been fighting for them. Some people are adamant against what they say are special rights, when in fact it is about human rights. To the defense of gay people is the observation of gay expression in many species beside humanity, but there are some who contest this and even say it is a lie of the devil.

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Same Old Story

The idea of a particular religion being persecuted is a common theme to fundamentalists of various faiths.

0 comments    christianity islam atheism
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A Story: An Arab American

Though some stories are worth telling, there are others much better off abandoned and erased. I tell my story to my self, allowing it to penetrate the pericardium of my heart in hopes of finding solace. I tell...

1 comment    health religion politics
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Aushwitz

My grandfather, who is dying, is an atheist due to the fact that he helped clean up concentration camps after WWII. He will spend his last breath denying that there is a God, because of the remnants of the horror he witnessed there. Hopefully, I am...

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Judaism

A Reflection of The Theoretical Basis of Women’s Equality in Judaism: By Blu Greenberg Equality, it is one of the virtues that we, as Americans, have placed as a foundation to all that we stand for. Often when I think of religion and its views...

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What is Mysticism?

Within every single religion lies a hidden and mystical tradition. Religion is generally composed of two parts: the exoteric religion of the common Man and the esoteric religion of the mystic. Exoteric...

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Kol Nidre

This is a poem about Kol Nidre. Kol Nidre is the start of the holiest of holy days in Judaism.

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