December 2009

What is the Wailing Wall?

December 30, 2009 Questions & Answers

The Wailing Wall is considered by Jews to be one of the holiest places on earth. Also called the Western Wall, the wall is actually the remains of a great temple. In 19 B.C., Herod began building a great temple. The additions and building of the temple wasn’t complete until 50 years later. The temple [...]

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Jesus and the Miracle of Lazarus

December 28, 2009 Christianity

In the town of Bethany, Lazarus was very sick. His sisters sent word to Jesus that their brother’s health was failing, and asked him to come. But instead of rushing to the town and helping Lazarus, Jesus took his time in getting there. He knew there was to be a great miracle, and he didn’t [...]

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The Origins of Santa Claus

December 23, 2009 Questions & Answers

Many people believe that the belief in Santa Claus has tainted the true meaning of Christmas. But would you be surprised to learn that there once really was a Santa Claus — an original Santa Claus — and he was a priest? Saint Nicholas lived in the 4th century. He served as the Bishop of [...]

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The Story of Christmas

December 21, 2009 Christianity

In the gospel of Matthew and Luke is the story of Mary and her husband, Joseph, who were the parents of Jesus. Jesus was sent to Mary by God, and asked to bear him as her own child. Mary and Joseph were in the town of Bethlehem when it was time to give birth, but [...]

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The Hanukkah Dreidel: How to Play

December 16, 2009 Questions & Answers

During Hanukkah, many children (and adults!) like to play the Dreidel game. The Dreidel is a spinning top with four sides. On each side is a Hebrew letter, and each means something different. The word Dreidel is Yiddish and means “to turn.” In the Hebrew language, it is called a Sevivon, derived from “savov,” which [...]

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