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Getting Pinched: The Month of Tammuz

by Miriam Metzinger

29 Jun 2006 10:46 PM

A few days ago marked the beginning of the Jewish month of Tammuz, a time when we evaluate our actions and find ways to improve.

Great Jewish Women: Ruth

by Miriam Metzinger

31 May 2006 08:25 PM

On the holiday of Shavuos, we read the book of Ruth, a moving story about a woman who, after her husband died, chose to take care of her mother-in-law and to join the Jewish People rather than return to her home in the palace and to reclaim her role as the princess of Moab.

Yom Hazikaron / Yom Hashoah

by Lisa Weinberger

30 Apr 2006 10:34 AM

On the 4th day of the Hebrew month of Iyar, is a day of remembrance for all the fallen. The name of this day is called Yom Hazikaron or "The Day of Remembrance." This day can be considered in the American calendar as Veterans Day.



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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."

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