Recent Jewish Blog | Traditions PostsVisiting Gravesites of Tzaddikim: Legitimate Practice or "Voodoo Judaism?"by Miriam Metzinger25 Jun 2006 06:29 PMI was just surfing the net the other night, and found an article by someone who was decrying the tradition of visiting the gravesites of Tzaddikim (righteous people) as "voodoo Judaism. What is a Tzaddik (Righteous Person)?by Miriam Metzinger25 Jun 2006 06:26 PMThe word "Tzaddik" is mentioned quite frequently in Jewish liturgy and scripture, and yet it is also a term used lovingly for children who do good deeds. Hevron: Holy City of Earthby Miriam Metzinger22 Jun 2006 08:08 PMLast Tuesday, I went to Hevron to visit the Cave of Machpelah, where the Patriarchs and Matriarchs (with the exception of Rachel) are buried. Before I left for the Land of Israel, a friend of mine said "Don't go to Hevron," fearing the news reports and occasional attacks that happen there. Melave Malka: Escorting the Queenby Miriam Metzinger17 Jun 2006 07:33 PMIn addition to having three meals on Shabbat, there is also a tradition to eating an another meal, called Melave Malka, after Shabbat is over. Shavuos: The Holiday of "Weeks" is less than a "Week" away!by Miriam Metzinger24 May 2006 08:32 PMEvery synagogue has its comedian. The comedian in our shul in Brooklyn was a young lawyer who would sit silently most of the time, but suddenly become animated when he had a zinger. Shopping for Shabbat: A Treasure Huntby Miriam Metzinger03 May 2006 09:54 PMIt is said that a great Rabbi used to prepare for Shabbat by going shopping at the beginning of the week. He would go to the marketplace and purchase the best fruit, for example. Kabbala 101:The Seven Divine Traitsby Miriam Metzinger26 Apr 2006 07:05 AMMany of you might have seen a Kabbala diagram, and may have wondered what these brilliantly colored circles and zig-zags are about. Kabbala 101: An Introductionby Miriam Metzinger25 Apr 2006 07:49 AMWe hear a lot about Kabbala these days. From Madonna's Biblical name change to Esther and her red string bracelet to Chassidic reggae superstar, Mattisyahu's lyrics about finding the mystical in the mundane, Kabbala is becoming an unexpectedly popular concept. The Omer Period: Rabbi Akivaby Miriam Metzinger25 Apr 2006 07:48 AMYesterday's blog gave an overview of the Omer Period, when Jews brought daily grain offerings to the HolyTemple between the holidays of Passover and Shavuos. Counting the Omer: Part 1: A Bittersweet Timeby Miriam Metzinger24 Apr 2006 12:20 AMThe weeks between the second night of Passover and the holiday of Shavuot is the time during which we count the Omer, which were the sacrifices of grain brought daily for 49 days to the Holy Temple. Recent Blog Comments 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." |
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"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."
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