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JudaismThe Jews (Hebrew ??????????, yehudim, Yiddish ????? yidn), also known as the Jewish people, are an ethnoreligious group originating in the Israelites or Hebrews of the Ancient Near East. The Jewish ethnicity, nationality, and religion are strongly interrelated, as Judaism is the traditional faith of the Jewish nation.[5][6][7] Converts to Judaism, whose status as Jews within the Jewish ethnos is equal to those born into it, have been absorbed into the Jewish people throughout the millennia. In Jewish tradition, Jewish ancestry is traced to the Biblical patriarchs Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the second millennium BCE. The Jews have enjoyed three periods of political autonomy in their national homeland, the Land of Israel, twice during ancient history, and currently once again, since 1948, with the establishment of the modern State of Israel. The first of the two ancient eras spanned from 1350 to 586 BCE, and encompassed the periods of the Judges, the United Monarchy, and the Divided Monarchy of the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah, ending with the destruction of the First Temple. The second era was the period of the Hasmonean Kingdom spanning from 140 to 37 BCE. Since the destruction of the First Temple, the diaspora has been the home of most of the world's Jews.[8] Except in the modern State of Israel, Jews are a minority in every country in which they live, and they have frequently experienced persecution throughout history, resulting in a population that fluctuated both in numbers and distribution over the centuries. According to the Jewish Agency for Israel, as of 2007 there were 13.2 million Jews worldwide, 5.4 million of whom lived in Israel, 5.3 million in the United States, and the remainder distributed in communities of varying sizes around the world; this represents 0.2% of the current estimated world population.[1] (Other sources cite higher estimates. For example, the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics estimates the number of Israeli Jews to be 5.6 million and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the American Jewish population to be as many as 6.4 million.[2][3]) These numbers include all those who consider themselves Jews whether or not affiliated with a Jewish organization.[9] The total world Jewish population, however, is difficult to measure. In addition to halakhic considerations, there are secular, political, and ancestral identification factors in defining who is a Jew that increase the figure considerably.[9]
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1. Israel Rejects UN War Crimes Resolution
November 06, 2009
Israel has responded angrily to a United Nations resolution that accuses the Jewish state of war crimes against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Former Judge Richard Goldstone, left, Head of the UN Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict, and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights South African Nava Pillay in Geneva, Switzerland (File)Israel says the United Nations General Assembly is "completely detached from reality," after it endorsed the Goldstone Report accusing the Jewish state of war crimes during the Gaza conflict last December and January. The report also accuses the Islamic militant... (read more)
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2. Points To Consider While Looking For NYC Jewish Singles
November 05, 2009
Finding a Jewish Community boy or a girl is not that difficult especially if you are in New York. NYC Jewish singles can be found with the help of various match making centres as loads of such companies are present in New York who delivers these services.
But before you take help from any firm, it is always better to check few essential points.
• Checking the genuineness of the site which offers the matchmaking services is very important. In order to get additional information for this, you can go through all the reviews about these services via internet. There are a lot of portals... (read more)
Author: Genelia Brown
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3. Get The Best Jewish Singles In New York With The Help Of Others
November 05, 2009
If you put up in New York City, then you will truly get to know how hard it is to get the most perfect mate for you particularly if you are a Jewish. Without any doubt, there are a lot of girls and boys in this superb city, but getting your perfect soul mate is not that easy. Due to this huge problem, a lot of people now prefer to take help from the matchmaking services in order to get the most apt match.
Even though making use of these services is a very good choice, but you still get very hurt when you use them. It is because this concept is getting very well known in every community w... (read more)
Author: Genelia Brown
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4. Clinton Tries to Appease Arab Anger About Praise for Israeli Settlement Offer
November 03, 2009
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is trying to quiet Arab complaints about her praise for an Israeli offer to limit Jewish settlements on the West Bank. Palestinian leaders say the Israeli offer does not go far enough.US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delivers her speech at the opening of the World Policy Conference in Marrakech, Morocco, 03 Nov 2009Secretary of State Clinton tried for a second day to address Arab complaints that her praise for an offer to limit settlements encourages Israel to sidestep a 2003 promise to end those settlements.In Jerusalem Saturday, Clinton sa... (read more)
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5. Clinton Says Israel Should Reciprocate Palestinian Moves
November 02, 2009
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says Palestinian authorities
have made positive steps to improve security and those moves should be
reciprocated by Israel. Clinton had angered Palestinian leaders with earlier comments
praising an Israeli offer to limit the expansion of Jewish settlements.US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (L) with Moroccan Foreign Minister Taib Fassi Fihri before their bilateral meeting Marrakesh, 02 November 2009Clinton says Palestinian President Mahumd
Abass has shown "leadership and determination" to improve security and
that Israel "should reciprocate."Clinton s... (read more)
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6. The unique qualities of the Holy Land
November 01, 2009
The sacred place located in the Middle East, is known for its spiritual connection to the three common religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam. People all over the world travel to the Holy Land to visit its unique and sacred places in order to experience the spiritual and biblical connection, or just to be impressed by its beauty.
The Mount of Olives, located in Jerusalem, is a special place mentioned in the old and new testimony which is named because of all the olive trees growing in it. Olive trees grow only in few places in the world. The spiritual connection of olive trees and the b... (read more)
Author: Daniel Hefetz
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7. If It's Certified Kosher, there's a Market
November 01, 2009
Go Kosher! Apparently, people are doing just that. The Kosher Information Bureau estimates that about 5 million people in the United States purchase Kosher products. And about one-third of all supermarket products are stocked with Kosher-certified commodities. Why is Kosher such a popular trend?Kosher, meaning “fit” in Hebrew, refers to a diet that is particularly followed by the Jewish community and is in keeping with the laws of kashrut. But surprisingly, the Jewish community is not the primary taker for Kosher products. The Muslims prefer Kosher products, too, because it is in keeping with ... (read more)
Author: Kevin A
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8. Crossroad of different civilizations
October 26, 2009
Considered as one of the most diversified and sumptuous food, Moroccan cuisine offers a delightful experience. There primary reason contributed to the diverse Moroccan food is it's interaction with the outside world for centuries. Food in Morocco has blended different cuisines from different cultures like Moorish, Arab, Middle Eastern, Berber, Jewish, Iberian and Mediterranean African.
Over different historical eras and centuries the Moroccan cuisine was refined by the highly capable cooks of the royal kitchens in Meknes, Fez, Marrakech, Tetouan and Rabat. This refined cuisine laid the ba... (read more)
Author: synergist synergist006
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9. Host The Perfect Bat Mitzvah For Your Young Girl
October 26, 2009
Bart Mitzvah presents the unique ceremony to commemorate the entering of a young lady into her adulthood at the age of 12 after the onset of puberty. According to the Jewish ancient texts and literature, parents are responsible for their young girl till the age of 12, but after Bat Mitzvah, an adult is held responsible for their own actions. After the end of the Bart Mitzvah ceremony, the young girl would be able to participate in all the Jewish culture and practices and is permitted to follow the traditional beliefs and ethics of the Jewish faith. The Bart Mitzvah ceremony is similar to the... (read more)
Author: Genelia Brown
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10. Host The Perfect Bar Mitzvah For Your Young Boy
October 26, 2009
Bar Mitzvah is the coming of age celebration of a young man at the age of 13ceremony in the Jewish Faith. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity to celebrate the entry of the young boy into his adulthood. The Jewish faith and texts emphasizes on the responsibility of one’s own action after the attainment of puberty. It also entails the boy to be able to practice and take part in all the area of the Jewish faith. The Bar Mitzvah ceremony requires the young boy to read the Torah. A similar ceremony called the Bat Mitzvah is organized to celebrate the coming of age of a young girl at the age of... (read more)
Author: Genelia Brown
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11. War Crimes Suspect Surrenders to Police in Australia
October 23, 2009
An Australian man accused of killing a Jewish youth in Hungary during the Second World War is in jail, awaiting possible extradition. Charles Zentai denies the murder accusations and has been fighting extradition to Hungary for several years.In this 22 Sep 2006 file photo Charles Zentai, right, leaves the Perth Magistrates Court with his son Ernie SteinerCharles Zentai, 88, is accused of beating a Jewish teenager to death in November 1944 in Budapest. He was serving as a soldier in the army of his native Hungary, which was allied at the time with Nazi Germany.Zentai surrendered to police in We... (read more)
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12. Apples and Oranges: The Comparison Game
October 22, 2009
“Why can’t you be like other kids who behave perfectly?” is a refrain I often hear parents complaining to their children. Yes, there were and are certainly moments when I wish my children were as “perfect” as other kids, but those moments are rare. I am more than happy for my kids to be individuals, albeit imperfect.
People do not do well when they are compared to other people. The damage increases when we begin to compare ourselves to others. “Why do other people have it so much easier than I?” “Why are they successful when I am not?” are not productive questions.
It becomes even wo... (read more)
Author: Rabbi Simcha Weinberg
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13. BBYO Teens Stand Up For Those In Need
October 22, 2009
In an effort to engage youth in service, social justice and philanthropy efforts that are meaningful to them, BBYO has launched a campaign called Stand Up: BBYO’s Campaign For Those in Need, aimed at getting teens involved locally with partner organizations that support causes that matter most to their communities.
Launched in February at BBYO’s International Convention 2009 in New Jersey, this innovative program expands the service, advocacy and social justice work BBYO has always done through a new, localized approach. Across the organization, which currently involves nearly 28,000 teen... (read more)
Author: Idan Shnall
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14. Israel's Cabinet Rejects UN War Crimes Report
October 18, 2009
Israel is brushing off last week's resolution of the United Nations Human Rights Council, which endorsed a report accusing the Jewish state of war crimes during the Gaza conflict. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, right, and Education Minister Gideon Saar, attend the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, 18 Oct 2009Israel's Cabinet angrily rejected the United Nations resolution, saying the army's three-week assault on the Gaza Strip last December and January was legitimate self-defense. Israel will defend itself at any price," said Cabinet Minister Yossi Peled. "This is a duty and a right." The G... (read more)
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15. Celebration Of Religious Faith
October 19, 2009
It is nice to plan bar/bat mitzvah for your young kids. There are few rituals and customs that need to be done and with some planning one can make the whole day full of fun and entertainment. First of all find out the place to organize this event. There are many spaces in New York City which specializes in organizing such parties.
Bar/bat mitzvah can be helpful for the non-Jewish and would like to support to plan this religious celebration. Bar mitzvah is a perfect channel for a Jewish boy at the age of 13. Till the age of 13 his parents were responsible for his Jewish faith, but after ... (read more)
Author: Genelia Brown
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16. Bar Mitzvah Ceremony
October 19, 2009
Bar mitzvah is the ceremony which is held to celebrate the entry of a young boy into his adulthood and signifies the responsibility associated with adulthood. The idea of responsibility for personal action leading the attainment of puberty is truly believed in Jewish religion. The parents are responsible for the action of a boy before he enters the puberty. After bar mitzvah celebration the young boy is held responsible for all his actions. The bar mitzvah ritual allows the young man needs to take all the responsibility
The Bar Mitzvah Ceremony also allows the young man to take part in a... (read more)
Author: Genelia Brown
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17. Aravot Smashing
October 16, 2009
In Honor of the Holy Breslaver’s Yahrtzeit
Xerxes was furious. His engineers had constructed a bridge across the Hellespont in 480 BC, and an act of God had taken out the bridge. Xerxes blamed both the sea and the hapless engineers:
“As soon as the strait had been bridged, a great storm fell upon it and cut the cables and broke them up. Xerxes commanded that the sea should be punished by lashing, branding, and cursing the water, and that the men who had supervised the bridging of the Hellespont should have their heads cut off.” (Herodotus, Histories 7.35)
I know exactly how Xerx... (read more)
Author: Rabbi Simcha Weinberg
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18. Neighborhoods in the Sky: Succot
October 12, 2009
My wife and I turned onto 26th street, between 6th and 7th, the New York City area known as ‘The Plant District’, and strange things began to happen. Storeowners ran outside and began to pull their security gates down, closing their stores. Others were rushing to cover all the plants on the sidewalk with sheets and blankets. People were staring at us with hatred and fear. We could hear strangers whispering, “Killer!”
My wife’s reputation precedes her. People know what happens to plants in our home. The situation was ironic because we were looking for some artificial trees that could survi... (read more)
Author: Rabbi Simcha Weinberg
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19. Jerusalem Tense as Arab Leaders Visit Disputed Holy Site
October 07, 2009
Tension remains high between Jews and Muslims at a disputed Jerusalem holy place after several days of unrest that have overshadowed a Jewish festival of pilgrimage. Israeli Arab leaders visited the Mosque of Al Aksa in Jerusalem's Old City and blamed Israel for provoking recent clashes between police and Palestinians. The confrontations are occurring during the week-long holiday of Sukkot or the Feast of Tabernacles, when thousands of Jewish and Christian pilgrims have been visiting Jerusalem.Israeli border police officer, masked plainclothes police officers detain Palestinian youth du... (read more)
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20. 5 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Professional Matchmaker
October 08, 2009
When it comes to finding a life partner, many singles are experiencing more frustrations than happiness in the dating scene. To find one’s match is not easy and sometimes, the more successful an individual is, the more challenging it can be to find the right person.
Enter one of the oldest occupations in the world – the professional matchmaker. Matchmakers have been around for centuries and played an esteemed role in Jewish and Indian history. From the movie “Fiddler on the Roof” to more recent TV reality shows, there has been resurgence in interest and curiosity about the art of exclu... (read more)
Author: Loni Ava
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21. The Security of The Succah
October 08, 2009
The twelve-hour drive from Toronto for our annual Succot visit with my grandparents left me bruised, battered, and drained by all the fights my sister began with me. (I, of course, never started a fight.) We arrived in 1968, post riots Baltimore. Although I did not see burned out cars on my grandparents’ block, things were obviously different. There were no children playing on the street. There were bars on the windows of all the homes.
My first direct experience with the new realities was when I wanted to cross the gravel path that separated my grandparents’ backyard from the Yeshiva gro... (read more)
Author: Rabbi Simcha Weinberg
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22. Best Selling Author Sidney Sheldon Author Biographies
October 05, 2009
Sidney Sheldon was born Sidney Schechtel on February 11, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois. His mother was Natalie Marcus, a Russian Jewish immigrant with no formal education, but loved books and classical music. His father, Ascher (Otto), took many different jobs as he moved the family from town to town. He bragged that he had never read a book in his life. Sydney was married to Jorja Curtright, an on stage and film actress and later an interior decorator for over 30 years. They had a daughter, Mary, who also became a published novelist. Jorja died in 1985. Sydney married former child actres... (read more)
Author: Elizabeth Lindsey
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23. Guess What Wine is Used For
October 05, 2009
There are many different uses of wine. It is not only for consumption as it is a beverage with significant value and considered sophisticated. Wine is significant to many different cuisines, religions, and it has many different health related benefits.
There are many different wines used for cooking purposes. Many deserts have wine in them, such as the Black Forest Cherry. Many people like to marinade meats in wine before grilling or baking in the oven.
Wine has many religious uses. Because wine induces a mind altering state, the Dionysus used it as a sacramental entheogen. It is an ... (read more)
Author: David Sn
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24. Sid Roth along with Cindy Parton
October 04, 2009
SID : howdy, Sid Roth here with Cindy Parton, and we are deliberating this ancient Jewish form that's been lost for so long, on waiting on God. Because when you are waiting on God, a tangible manifestation of His presence, you start to hear God's voice. And what might be more crucial that you hearing God's voice? Cindy, those people who we saw on the last segment, they are having such a lot of fun, but I see you as a granny having so much joy watching your grandkids. tell me of their experience in your soaking room. And my grandkids, this is the only church they know. Just seeing people... (read more)
Author: Reuben Rich
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25. Chabad Lubavitch
October 04, 2009
The Rebbe as Moshiach Criteria Revisited Among the various codes of Jewish Law, Maimonides singularly estab¬lishes criteria by which to identify Moshiach. For the Jew, only someone who meets these criteria could possi¬bly be Moshiach (the Messiah) and actually bring the promised world of good. Let's review this definitive ruling by Maimonides on the identity of Moshiach. We will find that identifying Moshiach is a two-staged process: After a first set of accomplishments, the individual in question becomes characterized as the presumed Moshiach. After the second set of achievements ... (read more)
Author: nafees akram
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