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This article outlines the basics of Rosh Hashanah.
Five million Americans have dementia. A good number of them are Jewish. What can family members do to make someone with dementia feel good this Rosh Hashanah?
Sweet foods are to be eaten during Rosh Hashanah. Honey is an ingredient is much Rosh Hashanah cuisine.
On September 12, 2007 the holiest Islam holiday, Ramadan, and the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashana, both begin. With this sacred day upon both groups, one can only hope they are both praying for a peaceful resolution to their historic religious differences.
The experiences of Croatian writer Slavenka Drakulic becoming defined by being Croatian and the absurdities of being defined as a succession of "others" in "The 25h Hour"
Somewhat different than the standard New Year's Eve holiday, the Jewish New Year has deeper connotations attached.
On September 22nd fall will officially begin in the United States. Lasting until December 21st, it presents a three month window which to some is the perfect time frame for a wedding.
Are your kids excited about being able to stay up late on New Year's Eve? Are you hosting a New Year's Eve slumber party for them? Here are some great game ideas to keep the kids busy.
Fasting has a spiritual meaning behind it for all faiths.
Christmas cookies on Hanukkah? Well, why not. It turns out that interfaith couples who share each other's traditional foods are more comfortable with each other's religions.
There are plenty of Jewish holidays we don't understand...
You can find just about any article on Halloween on Associated Content. Here is a guide to the articles dedicated specifically to haunted houses.
In Night, Elie Wiesel had to reconcile his belief in God with the ravages of Nazi Germany
We hear about them all the time, but most Americans are oblivious to what each religious sect stands for. Here's a dose of Islam 101.
An informative description of the event of the Lotus Music Festival taking place in Bloomington Indiana
This article gives a brief overview of Yom Kippur
Whether you're an Ellen fan or not, whether you've ever seen the Ellen DeGeneres Show or not, here's your chance to take a close, in-depth look at a hit television show.
Museum housed in lovely Mansion
The Jewish community in Gold Rush San Francisco was shaped by the chaotic and changing conditions of the growing city. A short history of how the earliest Jewish settlers in San Francisco grew from a handful of young risk-takers into an organized community.
This article describes the practices, beliefs, and history of Judaism. It discusses the sacred texts and holidays of this religion as well.
Members of the organization, Jews for Jesus, do not believe being a Jew is incompatible with being a Christian. They celebrate Jewish holidays and spend their time sharing their faith with Jews and helping Gentiles witness to Jews as well.
A look at the Jewish faith and religion, the holy days, holidays, celebrations, and customs
it is good to see a common ground shared by most Biblically-based religions
This paper gives a brief look into the Jewish faith, Judaism. This paper also provides a first-person account of a visit to a Jewish place of worship as well as an interview with a rabbi.
In this series, I promise to give a thorough description of each book in the Bible in 10 sentences or less (as thorough a description as you can fit into 10 sentences-and yes I've stuffed some of the sentences until they screamed in agony, "Please, no more!")
Holidays are important in every culture. Every Jewish holidays has some religious significance.
A short history of New Year celebrations from ancient Rome to the Japanese to events in South America.
Any occasion that involves bringing your family together can be a nightmare for some people. Here are some ways to plan ahead so you can actually enjoy your next family gathering!
Why should I have to hide the trappings of a good holiday just in case I might offend someone? They won't do the same for me.
Hank Greenberg underwent constant taunts from fans and opposing players, as he was baseball's first Jewish superstar.
You can find a large host of Jewish Holiday recipes right on the Internet, along with reviews, cooking tips, and updated classics.
The types of documents found were; copies of books from the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, the Manual of Discipline, the War of the Sons of Light with the Sons of Darkness and the Thanksgiving Psalms.
The Bible It is replete with songs which were always accompanied by musical instruments: However, in spite of their frequent mention in the Bible, the instruments were hardly ever described.)
We have LOTS of Holidays to celebrate, check out my list . . . and this is only a Partial list; don't they ALL deserve a holiday tree!
Although most Israeli's would describe their own manner of speech as unpolished or straightforward more appropriate words, as suggested by those who've visited the land, might be crude or callous