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  • Are there Different Kinds of Jews? - The primary divisions among Jews beginning in the medieval period were Sephardim and Ashkenazim. Its quite clear however that dividing Jews into only these two categories is incorrect and oversimplification. The term Sephardim is derived from the Hebrew word for Spain, Sepharad. The term is first used in the Bible, but its connection to Spain or more correctly the Iberian peninsula at this time is unlikely. Eventually however the term was used for Spain, and hence Sephardim reflects Jews who were or descend from Jewish communities living in Spain and Portugal.
  • Speed Dating For Jewish Singles - Did you know that speed dating was originally thought up by Rabbi Yaacov Deyo of Aish Ha Torah? Rabbi Deyo and his students in Los Angeles modified an older Jewish system of introducing and chaperoning Jewish singles. The term "SpeedDating" is a patented trademark owned by Ha Torah. The inaugural speed dating event took place in a cafe in Hollywood in 1998. Today, speed dating has become a world wide phenomena encompassing all races and religions. Jewish speed dating was initially created by Rabbi Deyo in an attempt to allow single Jews in a big city to meet other like minded singles.
  • Stereotypes - A Jew is a person whose mother is Jewish, although various streams of Judaism dispute this statement and designate that Jewish patrimony can be acquired through the father as well. Jews are not a race but a diverse mix of diverse races, nationalities, and cultures. Jews are truly multi-cultural and multi-ethnic people; however, within this mix, there are distinct ethnic groups such as the Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jews. They make up the vast majority of the Jewish People. Most American Jews are of Ashkenazi origin. Typically originating from Eastern Europe or the former Soviet Union American Jews could be classified as a separate ethnic group, and as a result there are the characteristic stereotypes, although there are exceptions. A Jew is not a person who practices Judaism, although most Jews do hold on to some form of Jewish practice or cultural custom.
  • Gaza Strip’s Plight - A great number of men, women and children in the Gaza Strip live in one of the most chaotic environments on Earth. The escalating violence between warring political factions such as the Palestinians and Israelis has caused many to doubt the prospect of a peaceful state. And many are wondering if the Gaza Strip will return to its former grandeur as the gem Mediterranean. The Gaza Strip is rife with political contradiction and corruption. In retrospect, the actions of the Palestinians to retain control of Gaza have been considered by many to be outrageous and condemnable. Once the Israelis surrendered control of Gaza City, the Palestinians were divided into two major parties for the reign of Gaza- Hamas and Fateh. Will the Gaza Strip ever know peace? Both the Israelis and the Palestinians have always been known for their convictions and unrelenting character, which some believe is their downfall.
  • What's Archery Got to Do With the Jewish High Holy Days? - Did you know that the word for sin in Hebrew - chet - comes from the sport of archery? So does the word Torah, which refers to the Old Testament scrolls and the text they contain.
  • Jewish Gifts for All Occasions - Jewish people celebrate many occasions in their lives from babyhood to adulthood. These occasions range from the religious ceremonies to the social events. Jewish holidays and celebrations may take place in the same date as those celebrated by other religions but they are unique in their own way. Most are based on ancient traditions still being followed by people loyal to Judaism and who wish to pass on their heritage to the younger generation. ? The New Year event for the Jews is termed Rosh Hashanah. This takes place in the seventh month of the Jewish calendar usually during the fall season. It is a time of celebration and recollection after completing another year. ? Yom Kippur refers to the Day of Atonement.
  • Rio de Janeiro World Peace Crusade - If you didn’t know, the World Peace Crusade is the biggest event held by the gypsies in all Brazil. The event is organized by Mirian Stanescon-RORANI and pays homage to Jews, Afro-descendents, Native Indians and of course, gypsies;
  • The High Holy Days: A Time of Personal Change and Spiritual Return - As the leaves on the trees begin to turn, local Jews, as well as Jews all over the world begin the process of t'shuvah, a Hebrew word meaning repentance which comes from the root "to turn or return.
  • Mezuzah - A mezuzah is the Jew's own way of marking his home as a religious safe haven, a place where he can call home, and a home of Jews. Each mezuzah is carefully affixed through a special process to the exterior doorposts of a Jewish home, and sometimes also to the interior doorposts of certain rooms, in order to fulfill the mitzvah that you should inscribe the words of the Shema on the doorposts of your house. There is a special blessing that you need to say when you affix your new mezuzah to your home, as well as a special way to do it. It is required that you affix your mezuzah within thirty days of moving into a rental apartment or home if you live outside of Israel, or immediately if you live within the Land of Israel.

  • Write Your Own Fate into the Book of Life During the Days of Awe -- and Every Day - On the holiday of Rosh Hashanah, Jews are told that God's write their fate in the Book of Life and on Yom Kippur that fate is sealed. Yet, the holiday liturgy also says that acts of repentance, prayer and charity can alter God's decree. This statement leaves one wondering how much influence we have on our one lives. If we can do things that seem to "change the Divine Mind," as it were, can we impact our lives in general?
  • Sometimes Lighting Chanukah Candles Leaves Us in the Dark - Despite the fact that the observance of Chanukah revolves around the lighting of candles in the menorah, often Jews find themselves in the dark when it comes to making this holiday meaningful and spiritual. Much like Christmas, Chanukah has become a holiday about consumerism rather than about God, miracles and struggles for religious freedom. Just as the Maccabi's fought back against the Syrians desire to assimilate them into their way of life and their religious practices, Jews today must continue struggling to retain their religious and spiritual beliefs and practices. At no time is this more apparent than during the holiday season, when everywhere Jews turn they are bombarded by the consumerism of Christmas, which seems to far outweigh its spiritual or religious meaning and context.
  • Self-help and Divine Harmony: The Secret to Manifesting Everything in Your Life! - God wants you to succeed! As taught in Jewish Spiritual Living, he would not have made YOU if he didn't want you to be successful. However, God does not function as some sort of magician who simply snaps his fingers and gives YOU all that you desire. Miracles do not negate the laws of the universe.
  • Ethiopia: Ancient Churches, Semitic Culture, and the Amharic Language - In the 1980s Ethiopia was known abroad for the tragic famine that occurred in 1984 and the first exodus of Ethiopian Jews to Israel that occurred the same year. Ethiopia is known most significantly however, for its historic place in early Christianity. The town of Lalibela is among Ethiopia's holy cities and is renown for a series of rock-hewn churches. As a sacred site, Lalibela is second only to the city of Askum. The most famous of these churches is Bete Giryorgis.
  • Nazi Jews:A Historical Paradox - Would it surprise anyone to learn that there were upwards of 150, 000 soldiers of partial Jewish descent serving in the Nazi army during World War II? I had no idea until I attended a lecture by Bryan Mark Rigg discussing his book entitled Hitler's Jewish Soldiers. What is even more startling is that Adolf Hitler was aware of this and for a while allowed them to serve. In most cases these soldiers had no knowledge of the Holocaust killing machine. From their point of view they were simple German patriots fighting for their country. Many did not even consider themselves Jewish. Some were unaware of their "Jewish blood". According to his book, at least 20 soldiers of "Jewish blood" were awarded The Knights Cross. Included in the ranks were two field marshals and fifteen generals.
  • Are Jewish Dating Services Beneficial? - Once the local match maker would find you a partner to consider as your life long spouse. Fortunately for many, this isn't the case anymore. It's easy to get busy and sometimes so busy we forget to consider our social or family future. Don't find yourself in the position as many jews or even people in general do, saying 'Where did the time go?' It's almost too late to get married. Dating sites have become increasingly popular in recent years. Convenient and cost effective, there are a lot of advantages to being able to check out single profiles from the comfort of your own home. No having to endure all that meaningless small chat.
  • Easter Sunday - Easter Sunday is the most important day in all of Christianity. It is the cornerstone of all Christ-based churches because it is the celebration of the day that Jesus concord death and rose from the death.
  • Asian Speed Dating - what is unique in it - Speed dating is an organized matchmaking event at first produced by Rabbi Yaacov Deyo of the Aish HaTorah to help single Jews to meet and eventually choose someone to marry. It was after that adopted by other societies and popularized by the media. Speed dating now is arranged and held regularly everywhere around the world. Based on the idea of the Jewish people, Asian’s whose traditions and faith dictates them to marry someone of the same origin or religion can make use of the Asian speed dating services presented by a number of web sites in order to meet their fellows near them.
  • Defining Jewish Identity - The Bible never approaches the subject of Jewish identity quite as directly as the Mishnah and only addresses it circuitously. The patriarch of Abraham for example, the founder of Biblical faith, does not appear until the end of chapter eleven in the book of Genesis, yet others with a relationship with God are mentioned before his appearance. The first eleven chapters of Genesis view the people groups introduced as aboriginal peoples defined by their location in a specific land.
  • 4 Steps for Giving the Gift of Meaningful and Spiritual Chanukah and Christmas Celebrations - Despite the fact that the observance of Chanukah involves the lighting of candles and Christmas has become known for its show of lights, often Jews and Christians alike find themselves spiritually in the dark during these winter holidays. It's difficult to feel enlightened by holiday observances when the meaningful or spiritual components of these holy days have been forsaken for the rush of purchasing, giving and receiving gifts alone. In fact, opening presents turns into an empty act when the giving and receiving are not accompanied by an overall meaningful and spiritual holiday atmosphere and attitude.
  • Loving Response Offers Alternative to Revenge After Terrorist Attack in Mumbai - Despite the fact that the terrorist attack in Mumbai last week has been likened to the attack on New York on September 11, 2002, the response by the Chabad community worldwide has been nothing like that of the United States after that horrific event. In fact, it has been just the opposite. Rather than asking the world to take revenge on the terrorists, Chabad has requested that the Jewish world in particular respond by performing "mitzvot," or commandments.
  • Jewish Vacations: Go Anywhere, Keep Kosher - An email arrives in your email box from an airline you frequently fly with. It is advertising vacation packages all over the world. It is very appealing - exotic locations, wonderful scenery, luxurious hotels, but there is one little problem. The food and facilities. You and your family can't go on a vacation like this, because they don't keep Kosher. Has this ever happened to you? If you are an observant Jew, it probably has. Year after year you and your family cannot go on vacation unless the location has Kosher facilities. And between you and me, how many places in the world (aside from Israel, that is) have Kosher facilities?
  • How Easter Day Is Selected - As I look at the temperature seeing its 36 degrees in my old NJ neighborhood. I noticed that Easter 2008 is the earliest that I can remember, although I do remember an Easter snowstorm when I was a small child in the 60s.
  • Orthodox Views on the Torah - The revelation at Sinai is seen by traditionally religious Jews as the seminal event in the history of the Jewish people. The Bible shows God as having established a relationship with the patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, but Sinai solidified the relationship between God and Israel.
  • The Old Testament: The Septuagint Or LXX - After the Northern Kingdom (Israel) was captured by the Assyrians (722 BC) and the Southern Kingdom (Judah) was destroyed by the Babylonians (586 BC) the Jewish population was deported. Many returned to their homeland upon their release, but others spread throughout the world. Far removed from Judea, many Jews lost their Hebrew mastery as Greek became their main language. This created a growing need for a Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures.
  • Crazy student hostel - The State University of Odessa. Late 1980-s. Department of Romance and Germanic Languages. And it means that only five or six rooms out of 50 were occupied by males. I should mention, that this ratio 1:10 really interfered with men’s concentration upon their studies. I shared my room with a guy from Kiev, Ukraine, Semen Binder. The name speaks for itself. But he has now complexes about his ehtnicity and loved telling us and listening to various stories and anecdotes about Jews. By the way, one author complained of his poor fate that made him emigrate from Ukraine to Russia just to study. Bullshit! There were lots of Jews in our university, and as long as the action took place in Odessa, every inhabitant could be automatically called Jewish. Well.
  • Age New Spirituality – Inspirational Stories ( Part 89 ) - I have been seeing hundreds of pictures of the Last Supper of Jesus Christ, and he is made to sit at a table. Now, Christ never sat at a table; he squatted with others,and they had a bowl in which they dipped bread -- not the kind of bread you eat today. It is hard for any nation to understand the unfamiliar customs of other people. How much more difficult was it for Europeans to understand the Jewish customs after centuries of changes and accretions from Greek,Roman, and other sources! Through all the myths and mythologies by which it is surrounded it is no wonder that the people get very little of the beautiful religion of Jesus, and no wonder that they have made of it a modern shop - keeping religion. To come to our point.
  • Jewish Spiritual Living, the Present Moment and Divine Harmony - When it comes to Judaism, I was always aware of the fact that there was a strong emphasis on the concept of ethics.
  • Who would Jesus bomb? A serious response to the crisis in Gaza - A wise man once said, “The first one to plead his cause seems right until his neighbor comes and examines him.” That wise man was Solomon and the saying comes from the book of Proverbs, a book respected as the Word of God by both Christians and Jews alike.
  • Abundance, the Law of Attraction and Dreams - Dreams are one of the most interesting of psychic subjects. In the Bible, they play an important role. Through dreams some of the highest truths of religion have been unfolded. Such revelations can be explained through modern psychology. Dreams are the pure product of the Sub-conscious mind. While the mind is at rest, the under-mind that never knows sleep is busy in projecting its fancies. In dreams, the Subconscious mind projects its own plans and purposes. These are colored by the personality, for dreams reflect the mental and moral nature of the individual. In this light we can understand the dreams of Joseph. He was a youth, filled with ambition, who felt the God-urge to self-fulfillment. He was fired with a real purpose in life. Joseph was psychically alive. From such a soul emanated the famous dreams.
  • Everyone Benefits From Christianity - In 1 Corinthians 1:17-31 Paul went on to tell us that people make two kinds of foolish demands on the Lord. "The Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom" (1 Corinthians 1:22).
  • Why Queen Esther of the Bible Remains a Controversial Figure - You would have to look a long time to find a more unusual Bible book than Esther. First, it's one of only two books in all of Scripture named for a female. Second, this is a book about a woman playing power politics against the boys at the most dangerous court on earth--hardly a typical Bible story setting. Third, Esther emerges as a hero because she is willing to wage war, not a very ladylike activity.
  • The Good Muslim? - Perhaps one of the most famous parables of Jesus, besides the parable of the prodigal son, is the parable of the Good Samaritan. Even non-believers who have never picked up a Bible are familiar with the term Good Samaritan as someone who helps another in a time of need.
  • Abundance and Law of Attraction are activated through Enthusiasm - Enthusiasm. Enthusiasm is truly a God-given quality. In fact, it means literally, "the state, filled with God." The Greeks called one "enthused" who was possessed by the gods. In this situation, the whole being was intensified. All powers were stimulated to the highest degree. The soul was vitalized until it reflected the Divine. The ideal of enthusiasm was known to Israel, for all the great men of the Bible were God-intoxicated.
  • Bullying An Historical Perspecitve Is History Repeating Itself? - A Government backed study funded by the Department for Education and Skills located in the United Kingdom has revealed that schools are dropping the Holocaust from history lessons to avoid offending Muslim pupils. The study found that some teachers are reluctant to cover the atrocity for fear of upsetting students whose beliefs include Holocaust denial. Can schools be that ignorant? The horrific events that occurred during World War II that involved the extermination of more than six million Jews cannot be denied. An entire race of people was bullied by an absolute megalomaniac, Adolph Hitler, who attempted to wipe out the entire Jewish race/religion.
  • Esther of the Bible: Politics, Old Testament Style - It is terribly modern to think that things today are quite different from the way they were in ancient times, particularly in terms of the role of women in business, society, and politics. Yet in ancient times, women were often astonishingly powerful and brave. One such woman is Esther, who played politics (and won) in Old Testament times. Esther became a queen by a series of unexpected events. Theologians will tell you that the book of Esther was written in part to demonstrate the fact that there are no coincidences, because a divine hand guides all events.
  • Costa Rica: An Exotic Passover Experience - Passover commemorates God sparing the Jews when He killed the first born of Egypt. Because of that, Passover is the most important and most popular among the Jewish and Samaritan holy days. The Jewish faithful community celebrates Passover by strictly observing their traditional religious traditions. The observance of Passover even starts thirty days before the holiday. The devotees begin to elucidate every law related to Passover during this period. Passover is celebrated in Israel for seven days. However, it is celebrated for eight days in the rest of the world.
  • The Hebrew Language: Evolving through the Centuries - Hebrew is spoken by more than six million people. The majority of these live in the modern state of Israel but it Hebrew is also spoken by Jewish communities around the world in varying levels of proficiency. In the state of Israel, it is one of the two official languages, and it is spoken by the majority of the population. In addition, the Hebrew language has also proven of great interest to archaeologists and theology students interested in the history of ancient Israel. Hebrew has undergone an evolutionary process just as other languages have, the continuity between them is certainly very high. The majority of the Hebrew Bible is written in Classical Hebrew.
  • All about kabbalah - Kabbalah - what is it really? Most people certainly associate the word "Kabbalah" mostly with laying out the Tarot, i.e. telling fortunes with cards. This reveals only a part of the truth as tarot cards, used among other things for fortune-telling, are strongly connected to Kabbalistic philosophy and imagery. In fact, Kabbalah is a huge system of esoteric beliefs deriving from Judaism.
  • Ten Things You Should Not Miss While In Poland - Poland is a county that is located in Central Europe. This is a country rich in history as well as beautiful places, and as such, this has become a favorite tourist destination. Here are the places that you should visit while in Poland.
  • Palestine at the Time of Jesus' Birth - During their years of exile in Babylonia and Persia, the Jewish people had absorbed the idea that life is a battlefield between Good and Evil. Later on, back in Roman-occupied Judea, the line between Good and Evil seemed to have been clearly drawn between the Jews and the Romans. This divisiveness was further fueled by several conflicts that had been brewing for a very long time: First, there was the growing anger and cynicism caused by the corruption and violence of their own rulers as well as their occupiers.
  • Single Cup Coffee Makers Enhance Your Job - Arriving at work tired and drained from the weekend can be a huge drag for anyone. Most of the time when you first get to work your first thought is "where is the coffee?" You unload at your desk and head for the coffee pot only to find that again it is empty. Yes there is always coffee but it isn't always made when we need it. You know it is not your turn but, you choose to make more coffee because you really want that hot cup of coffee yourself. There is not usually an office schedule as to who's turn it is to make the coffee, so it is usually up to those of us who didn't get a cup.
  • Eating Barley For Nutrition - Barley is stated by historians to be the oldest of all cultivated grains. It seems to have been the principal bread plant among the ancient Hebrews, Greeks, and Romans. The Jews especially held the grain in high esteem, and sacred history usually uses it interchangeably with wheat, when speaking of the fruits of the Earth. Among the early Greeks and Romans, barley was almost the only food of the common people and the soldiers. The flour was made into gruel, after the following recipe: "Dry, near the fire or in the oven, twenty pounds of barley flour, then parch it.
  • Jewish Dharma (The Practice of Judaism and Zen) - Today a great spiritual hunger is surfacing as many seek comfort, support, and meaning in a world that has spun out of control. Yet, times of loneliness, confusion, fear, or separation come for a powerful reason—so we can stop our usual way of being and discover where true strength, connection, and understanding lie. These difficult times are actually a blessing, removing us from preoccupation with externals and inviting us to embark on a journey into the heart and meaning of our lives. Both Jewish and Zen practice call us to enter the journey, though in different ways. In a sense, Judaism and Zen represent two opposite ends of a continuum: Zen is based upon radical freedom, letting go, being in the present and nonattachment.
  • How to Select a Single Cup Coffee Maker - Studying for a test or a presentation may mean many forms of material to study from but knowing how to select a single cup coffee maker is much simpler.
  • What is The Sweetest Part of Single Dating? - Are you single and enjoying dating? If not, you should be! Many women do not realize just how nice it can be to be single and dating. If you have been in a serious relationship before now, you should really notice the benefits of it. Of course, you might also notice the quiet and loneliness that can occur. Do not let this discourage you. Often ladies dislike being single since when they're looking around, they all they can see are happy couples. However, when they're not single, they do not notice these things. It's all in what you perceive. Stop looking at happy couples and thinking about romantic stuff if it gets you in bad mood.
  • Single Cup Coffee Makers as a Gift? - Single cup coffee makers are great to own. They are also excellent gifts for anyone, including family members. Can you imagine the people in your life that would benefit from a single cup coffee maker like this? There are several variations and reasons someone should own one. These types of stylish coffee pots have countless uses. In fact, good types can also brew tea and hot chocolate. They also have a reservoir tank attached to them that allows you to store water in there for weeks, and it stays fresh. Because of the great features, these type of coffee makers are extremely easy to use. Usually single cup coffee makers are stainless steel and look extremely upscale.
  • History Of Invoice Factoring - From Past To Present! - The only thing more destructive to business survival than lack of customers is lack of cash flow to produce goods and provide services in a high demand market. Consistent cash flow is the lifeblood of commerce and the catalyst for healthy economies.
  • Single Parenting Pro And Cons - Drawbacks Of Single Parenting - There are goods and bad about every thing, same is true for single parenting. However if you sum up the two for single parenting the bads will far outnumber the goods. Therefore all single parents work with a disadvantage. All parenting issues are centered on children. This also holds true for single parents. All single parents except few have to work and also look after the children without the help from the other partner. The question is whether a single parent has time and ability to earn and look after the children alone. If the child goes to school he is being looked after there while the parent is at work but for preschool children some sort of arrangement is to be made so that they are looked after at home during their parent's working hours.
  • Reviews of Single Parent Dating Sites - For singles without children, dating is hard and stressful as it is, but for single parents, it is that much more difficult, since you must consider the welfare of your child or children. This does not mean that you must live your life alone until the kids become adults and move out. It is possible to combine single parenting and dating. The first thing about single parents and dating is the need to be realistic. A single person with no kids has a bigger playground to play in, so to speak.
  • Single Cup Coffee Makers - Staying in Comfort? - When you start to plan a vacation the last thing you want to worry about is comfort. Single cup coffee makers can make that stay more comfortable no matter where you are. You never need to worry where you'll get your first cup of the morning from. Most hotel and motel chains have complimentary breakfast or breakfast buffet in the restaurant or hotel lobby. Most of us however, enjoy a cup of coffee while we are getting ready for the day. Until, recently the convenience of a cup of coffee didn't follow us wherever we went. Thanks to single cup coffee makers, our business or vacation trips are made a whole lot easier knowing where that first cup of coffee is coming from while we are away from home.

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