Christianity and Judaism are Diametrically Opposite
I wanted the group to understand the very basis of Judaism and to stress that we do not accept their premise that the person they worship was a god who brought a new/revised message.
Category: Culture
Succot at Biblical Shiloh, 5778, 2017
Biblical Shiloh has also been set up as a “fun for the entire family” tourist spot, and I went there today.
Why Ultra-Orthodox Jews Should be Drafted
. Two months ago, I began a post called Yesterday’s Anger. As part of that article, I uploaded a picture of a Haredi man who did a despicable thing – he is guilty of sinat chinam (which is translated as “baseless hatred”). There are those who condemn the Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) …
Holiday Season Begins with Giving to Holocaust Survivors
The Jewish Holiday season begins. After lunch at work, I saw that HR put out a table with supplies to make New Year greeting cards. They explained it is to join a larger organization, to send greeting cards to Holocaust survivors. I love this idea. Well, I actually hate greeting …
Waiting in Line from Right to Left aka Whuttapain and What to Do about that
PSA: Someone in my community asked why Israelis don’t behave politely and form lines when waiting for mass transit or for the doors of buildings to open, let alone appointments with doctors or clerks. I replied to the question and figure that some of you might find it helpful: Welcome …
Thinking Aliyah? Talking Tough to Potential Olim
It’s time to admit the sad truth. Israel isn’t for every Jew. I surrender. I’ve had people tell me this before but I kept thinking, kept hoping. Finally, I see.
Tel Shiloh, We are All Archeologists
There may not have been archeologists living at Tel Shiloh in early 1978, but today we certainly can call ourselves an “Archeological Expedition.”
TU B’Av Dancing in The Vineyards Tel Shiloh
There are various “dance” workshops, crafts, gifts, clothing, jewelry and more for sale, besides food. Young women were dressed in bridal gowns for a special fashion show. And of course you hear music all the time. Many women come to pray and be at the Holy Site of Shiloh.
Day of Love – Religious Style
What is secular and what is religious? Is the divide really so great? Do we really love so differently? I don’t think so.
Why The Palestinians ‘Care’ About Jewish Holy Sites
The reason the palestinians try to claim Hebron as their own, just as they try to claim Jerusalem as their own, or the Temple Mount as their own is really quite simple. They have nothing of their own to claim. They have no ancient history in the Land of Israel. …
