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The True Logic of Religion: Micah 7:18-20
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (238+ words) After studying Micah 7:18-20 for the past week, it has become one of my favorite texts in Scripture. Here it is: Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You…...
Rabbi Michael Barclay's Weekend Update: Courage and Faith
3+ hour, 40+ min ago (350+ words) Shabbat Shalom! We are back from Israel, and seemingly just in time given the news of the last 24 hours. Often, people read the book of Deuteronomy, and many feel that it is unfair that Moses will not enter Israel. But…...
The Church of England calls upon its members to stand in solidarity with Palestinian Christians
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (450+ words) At its General Synod this week, the Church of England passed a motion calling church members to stand in costly solidarity with Palestinian Christians. In addition to encouraging the church to “hear” the voices of Palestinian Christians, the resolution calls…...
Why you should visit a Holy Site this summer
9+ hour, 8+ min ago (625+ words) I had the chance to spend a few days in Madrid recently — scorching, merciless, nearly 40-degree Celsius (that’s about 104 Fahrenheit) Madrid, the kind of city that empties at noon and sends everyone hunting for shade until 6. On one of those…...
The Blogs: Thriving for Over 180 Years: Congregation Beth Israel of West Hartford, CT
11+ hour, 25+ min ago (627+ words) Founded in 1843, Congregation Beth Israel in West Hartford, Connecticut, is one of the state’s oldest Jewish congregations and a vibrant Reform community serving about 700 families. For more than 180 years, it has provided a welcoming home for Jewish life, worship, learning,…...
This week in Jewish history: The SS Exodus, Tisha B’Av, and Nobel pioneers
13+ hour, 45+ min ago (1683+ words) Av 1, 2487 (1274 BCE): Yahrzeit of Aharon was the elder brother of Moshe and the first high priest of Israel – the only Yahrzeit explicitly mentioned in the Torah (Numbers 33:38). Tradition regards him as the model peacemaker, “loving peace, pursuing peace” (Avot 1:12). DNA…...
The mysterious, ancient Israeli site attracting modern pilgrims
15+ hour, 8+ min ago (115+ words) Jewish Rhode Island The mysterious, ancient Israeli site attracting modern pilgrims Every Saturday, starting July 11 - 25 | Temple Torat Yisrael Shabbat Service, Every Saturday, starting June 13 - August 1 | Temple Sinai Morning Service, Every Saturday, starting June 13 - August 1 | Temple Sinai Breakfast and Torah Study,…...
'Ideological emigration': The most optimistic Israeli in Jerusalem is leaving the country
20+ hour, 17+ min ago (123+ words) Jewish Rhode Island 'Ideological emigration': The most optimistic Israeli in Jerusalem is leaving the country Every Saturday, starting July 11 - 25 | Temple Torat Yisrael Shabbat Service, Every Saturday, starting June 13 - August 1 | Temple Sinai Morning Service, Every Saturday, starting June 13 - August 1 | Temple Sinai…...
webRNS-Interfaith-Data01 | RNS
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (106+ words) Religion News Service (RNS) is an independent, nonprofit and award-winning source of global news on religion, spirituality, culture and ethics, reported by a staff of professional journalists. Founded in 1934, RNS seeks to inform readers with objective reporting and insightful commentary,…...