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Jewish Candles

February 25, 2012
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Jewish Candles

Image by guillermogg Lighting candles is an integral part of Jewish tradition. Thus, Jewish candles have immense importance in festivities like Shabbat and Hanukah. In Proverbs 20:27, it has been written, “A person’s soul is the candle of God.” So, whether its designer candles or simple handmade ones, they are inextricable from Jewish rituals.   On Shabbat or Friday...

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The Beginnings of Kabbalah

February 18, 2012
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The Beginnings of Kabbalah

Image by guillermogg Daily life has often tended being to some degree fairer to people with a person type of edge or benefit through other people. It really is practically as if everyday life was made to allow persons like this have got a increased prospect of accomplishment above other folks. When your talent or talent is superior to...

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Catch4Catch.com Jewish Dating Sites (100% Free)

February 18, 2012
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Catch4Catch.com Jewish Dating Sites (100% Free)

Image by Sarah Ross photography The Jewish dating services like Catch4Catch.com have become very popular in recent years. Though there is not much difference in the actual dating there are many issues that should be noted. When dating in the Jewish culture there are traditions that are good to be familiar with and will help in the search of...

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Wearing a Tallit

February 17, 2012
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Wearing a Tallit

Image by guillermogg Article by Jewisheart The Tallit – which translates into ‘Prayer Shawl‘ – is an item held in especially high regard in Judaism. The wearing of a Tallit is an openly public declaration that a person has total devotion, love, and veneration for Judaism. Each temple maintains an ample supply of these prayer shawls just in case...

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Q&A: Aside from Jesus what are the other major differences between Judaism and Christianity?

February 12, 2012
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Question by Icecream: Aside from Jesus what are the other major differences between Judaism and Christianity? Aside from Jesus and: keeping Kosher, the way/day the Sabbath is observed, what are other MAJOR differences between Christianity and Judaism? For example deal breaker level differences. Best answer: Answer by EddieJJudaism doesn’t believe in hell or a devil. Judaism believes virtually everyone...

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Q&A: What are some of the major differences between Christianity and Judaism?

February 10, 2012
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Question by Sunny: What are some of the major differences between Christianity and Judaism? As a Christian women I am intrigued by the Jewish religion. So I was just wanting to know what some of the major differences are between the two, and some of the basic principles of Judaism. Both Christians and Jews fell free to answer, but...

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Is there anybody in the Atlanta area that wants to learn and practice Judaism?

February 6, 2012
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Is there anybody in the Atlanta area that wants to learn and practice Judaism?

Image by Aviruthia Question by Willow: Is there anybody in the Atlanta area that wants to learn and practice Judaism? I am organizing a group of people who want to learn and pracitce Judaism according to Judaism’s Holy book the Torah. If you are interested in learning in a relaxed yet purposeful and focused environment in the Metro Atlanta...

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If you convert to Judaism, do males need to be circumcised?

February 3, 2012
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Question by James Casey: If you convert to Judaism, do males need to be circumcised? I’m in my 30s and my son and I interested in converting to Judaism because I’m about to marry my fiancee who is Jewish. My son is 14 and doesn’t want to be circumcised. Honestly, I can’t say that I want to be either....

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What was the enlightenment and how did it impact Judaism?

January 31, 2012
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Question by life.goes.on: What was the enlightenment and how did it impact Judaism? what was the 18th century enlightenment movement, what impact did it have on Judaism, how did Judaism change? How did the enlightenment challenge Judaism? Best answer: Answer by Blanket Buds“The Haskalah, or Jewish Enlightenment, was an intellectual movement in Europe that lasted from approximately the 1770s...

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Q&A: What is allowed in Judaism in regards to magick?

January 30, 2012
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Question by Sonja: What is allowed in Judaism in regards to magick? Before deciding to convert to Judaism, I started practicing magick. I have read the law, but I cannot find a total prohibition. I asked a rabbi, but he was vague and didn’t answer my question at all. Could anyone tell me what would be allowed? Best answer:...

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Best Star Tattoo Ideas and Meanings

January 30, 2012
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Best Star Tattoo Ideas and Meanings

Image by TikkunGer Star tattoos are some of the most popular tattoos in both males and females. Some of them like the small twinkling stars tattoo look very feminine while others like the nautical stars are very masculine. People who chose star tattoos have different reasons. For some people, they only like the appearance of star tattoos on one...

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How was ancient Judaism different from other ancient near-eastern religions?

January 29, 2012
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Question by Justin M: How was ancient Judaism different from other ancient near-eastern religions? How was ancient Judaism different from other ancient near-eastern religions? What impact did this have on ancient Hebrew history? Best answer: Answer by mitchellfrank15Monotheistic, male circumcision, kosher diet and monogamy. Also the ancient Jewish rules towards slavery was more humane. Know better? Leave your own...

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Why do some people not conisder Islam in the same category as Judaism and Christianity?

January 27, 2012
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Question by penny: Why do some people not conisder Islam in the same category as Judaism and Christianity? When I read about it it seems very similar to Judaism and Christianity like the believing in one GOD believing in a heaven and a hell the prophets and the same bondage of those moral standards. Every book I read says...

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Q&A: What are the ideas of Orthodox, Reform, and Conservative Judaism?

January 26, 2012
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Question by Hey babby: What are the ideas of Orthodox, Reform, and Conservative Judaism? What are the different ideas, values, and ways of life of the three main branches of modern Judaism: Orthodox, Reform, and Conservative. And what are some specific examples? Best answer: Answer by priestessyemayahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judaism Add your own answer in the comments!

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Kabbalah was kept being a secretive faith by its followers

January 24, 2012
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Kabbalah was kept being a secretive faith by its followers

Image by JacobMetcalf Living has often tended to be considerably fairer to individuals with an individual type of edge or advantage throughout others. It can be pretty much as if everyday living was made to permit many people like this have got a increased chance of accomplishment over individuals. When your ability or talent is superior to others, the...

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Will converting to Judaism make me a better person?

January 23, 2012
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Question by : Will converting to Judaism make me a better person? All my life, I’ve had a bad reputation of being mean and uncaring. I’m thinking about turning to religion and giving Judaism a shot first. I think they’ll do a lot to make me a whole different person. Will this work out? Or is your personality never...

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To Jews please answer honestly. How do you feel about people who convert to Judaism? Do you fully accept them?

January 21, 2012
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To Jews please answer honestly. How do you feel about people who convert to Judaism? Do you fully accept them?

Image by rbarenblat Question by surenodropout: To Jews please answer honestly. How do you feel about people who convert to Judaism? Do you fully accept them? I know this question is general so I guess I’m asking each person who answers their personal opion regarding this matter. Do you believe when one converts to Judaism they are as much...

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Q&A: To Jews please answer honestly. How do you feel about people who convert to Judaism? Do you fully accept them?

January 21, 2012
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Question by surenodropout: To Jews please answer honestly. How do you feel about people who convert to Judaism? Do you fully accept them? I know this question is general so I guess I’m asking each person who answers their personal opion regarding this matter. Do you believe when one converts to Judaism they are as much Jewish as one...

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