The curation, editing, translation and collection of a vast range of religious texts have produced scriptural collections such as the Hebrew Tanakh and the King James Version of the Bible. Attempts to produce a cohesive chronicling from these writings have resulted…
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Of the major Abrahamic religions, Christianity and Judaism would appear to be the two most closely aligned. The Tanakh, or the Hebrew Bible, includes the Torah, which contains the first five books of the Old Testament (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and D…
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Understanding how Judaism and astrology connect takes a little examination, but it can shed some light on how religion looks at the stars.
Modern religious views about astrology are mixed. Many conservative Christian sects view astrology as incompatible with th…
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When considering Judaism and social justice, guiding principles such as human dignity and tikkun olam prompt concern, care, and ultimately action.
How do religions handle injustice? What about Judaism and social justice? The death of George Floyd, an African Am…
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At New Year for Trees festival, appreciate trees, flowers and plants and to remember to take care of nature.
It’s just February, but most of us are anxiously awaiting warmer temperatures, fresh vegetables and flowers from the garden. Our new year might occur in J…
Celebrating Yom Kippur
Fall is a time of harvest and carnivals. Whether you celebrate Samhain, Sukkot or Mehregan, it’s a time to enjoy the fruits of your labor and prepare for the upcoming year. In the Jewish tradition, the New Year is celebrated about 15 days b…
Reminder to never forget the Holocaust
The United States is home to more than 40 museums and memorials dedicated to remembering the Holocaust. Some critics wonder why New York City or Los Angeles should be home to a memorial of this tragedy, but America is home to …
Purim
On the Jewish celebration of Purim, Jews are allowed to conduct business and perform manual labor. This is much different than the holy days of Yom Kippur or Rosh Hashanah. Purim is often thought of a national holiday, rather than a religious celebration. The…
House of One
You’ve heard the old joke, “A rabbi, a priest, and an imam walk into a bar…” Well, this will soon be a reality, except it won’t be a bar, it will be a place of worship, called the House of One. Amazing as it sounds, this religious building in…
Misconceptions About Judaism
With the FBI’s Hate Crime report from 2014 identifying the Jewish community as the biggest target of hate crimes, it’s time to consider why people target Jews. Jews are often stereotyped because of generalizations of their religion….