Judaism

Life Cycle Events From a Jewish Perspective

August 17, 2009 Events

Jewish traditions are very strong, and many families uphold them throughout the cycle of life. From the birth and naming of a child to the mourning of a death, the circle of life is celebrated with various Jewish traditions that have been passed down through the generations. Naming a Child. There is an ancient Jewish [...]

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What are the Basic Beliefs of Judaism?

May 6, 2009 Judaism

Listing the basic beliefs of Judaism is surprisingly difficult. There is no set dogma for the Jewish religion – there is no certain way someone must believe in order to be a practicing Jew. In Judaism, though beliefs are important, what matters more are actions and your way of life. There are, however, thirteen principles [...]

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What Does it Mean to be Jewish?

May 4, 2009 Judaism

What does it mean to be Jewish? Judaism is often a misunderstood religion, complete with myths and misconceptions. For instance, the simple question of whether Judaism is a religion or a race has been a very real inquiry in our popular culture. It’s hard to believe that something has been in existence for over 4000 [...]

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