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Moshiach Now?

by Miriam Metzinger

31 Jan 2010 08:38 PM

It seems that Moshiach is a popular Jewish topic nowadays (i.e the subject of the coming of the Jewish Messiah). Or at least it is considered something worth discussing.

Yakov's Promise: From Amsterdam to Jerusalem

by Miriam Metzinger

31 Jan 2010 08:21 PM

My husband is friends with a man who is 60 going on 16. He's always out where the teenagers hang out in the middle of Jerusalem, Ben Yehuda. Late at night, young people go there to hang out, but some show signs of falling into a lifestyle that can be risky and become a prison.

Much Ado About Tefillin

by Miriam Metzinger

25 Jan 2010 07:53 PM

Everybody has been talking about tefillin lately. I mean everybody. I never thought tefillin would hit the headlines.

Pharaoh, Moses and the Light within the Source of Evil

by Miriam Metzinger

22 Jan 2010 12:24 AM

This week's Parsha starts with the word "Bo," when G-d tells Moshe Rabbeinu to "come" to Paro (Pharaoh). Something immediately seems unusual about this; Why does Moshe say "come" to Paro instead of "Go" to Paro? "Come" implied "Come with me.

Be Like Moses: The Ultimate Plea

by Miriam Metzinger

18 Jan 2010 04:19 AM

In perhaps one of the most startling moments in the Bible, Moses confronts G-d about the treatment of the Children of Israel at the hands of their slavemasters the Egyptians; "Why have you done evil to your people?" he exclaims. I remember as a child feeling very startled at this.

The Rabbi and the Queen

by Miriam Metzinger

31 Dec 2009 08:36 PM

When Aryeh Sufrin emerged from the smoke-filled mangled subway car and managed to put aside his shock, he wondered what had happened. News soon reached the survivors that four suicide bombers were responsible for the murder of 52 commuters on the London Underground on that dark July day in 2005.

What is Lacking in Perfection

by Miriam Metzinger

29 Dec 2009 06:28 PM

Perfection is not always perfect. Sometimes there is an ingredient missing that makes a beautiful or impressive object or structure vulnerable, in spite of its apparent sturdiness and the quality of its materials.

When Answers Are Not Enough

by Miriam Metzinger

25 Dec 2009 03:38 AM

It was during this past Chanukah that I heard the speech of a mother who has experienced the ultimate suffering, something that should not happen to anyone, the loss of a child r'l. I remember the shock I experienced when I first heard the story.

Thoughts on a Chanukah Candle

by Miriam Metzinger

18 Dec 2009 04:14 AM

Chanukah is a busy time for our family. The kids are off from school, I am not off from my job at home, but there is plenty for the kids to do, besides just running around the house. When I am freed from my duties at the computer, there are Chanukah parties and get togethers.

The Rabbi in the Doghouse

by Miriam Metzinger

07 Dec 2009 10:25 PM

Montana is known for its known for its striking natural wonders, historical sites depicting the travels of Lewis and Clark and quaint glimpses into a version of America that is well-loved but quickly fading.



Recent Blog Comments
 
Kata-fox says...

"HELLO.Not always,but lots of times or sometimes,not shaking hands is founded in prejudicim according to COUSIN OF CAGLAR JUAN SINGLETARY http://yahwhyjesusvixenkempo.ning.com/ PS=Whether you shake hands or not should be a personal decision,not a forced decision.HAPPY HOLIDAYS though,esp.X-MAS."

In Why Don't Orthodox Men Shake Hands with Women?

Dale Harcombe says...

"I'm Christian and in our bible study group we studied the book of Esther last year and found it extremely helpful."

In Purim: Joy is Serious Business


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