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What Does Keeping Torah Mean?This article takes a look at the Hebrew word "Shamar" that is translated as keep, in the Scriptures. It provides Biblical insight into what "keeping Torah" really means. -
Hannah Teter, Kelly Clark Settle for Women's Halfpipe Silver, Bronze; Torah Bright Wins GoldAustralian Torah Bright captured the gold medal in the women's halfpipe competition in Vancouver, while American teammates Hannah Teter and Kelly Clark settled for bronze.
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Women in the TorahIn an attempt to find identity, the Hebrews express in the Torah their evolving perspectives in regard to the feminine mystique.
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Perfection and Inclusion in Worship: This Week's Torah Reading, EmorIn this week's Torah reading (Lev. 21-24) priests with physical disabilities are barred from performing the priestly rituals. What is the nature of the perfection required to approach the holy?
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Demystifying Newton and the Bible or Torah CodeThere has been endless debate over the Bible Code or Torah Code research initiated by Sir Isaac Newton. Mathematicians and statisticians argue over the results of supposed prophetic codes within the Hebrew texts.
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Sean White and Torah Bright Win Snowboard Series Titles - Take Home $100,000 PrizeSean White and Torah Bright both won the overall snowboard world tour championships on Saturday, earning themselves a $100,000 bonus. In the halfpipe events, White won the men's competition and Kelly Clark won the women's event. -
Simchat Torah: A Celebration of TorahEvery year Jews around the world celebrate the rewinding of the Torah scroll with singing and dancing with the scrolls, and with great joy. In fact the Simchat in Simchat Torah means joy.
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Rosh Hashanah, Torah, and Spiritual HealingHow participating in a creative writing group producing work to be read during High Holiday services helped me heal spiritually.
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What Does it Mean to Keep Torah?The concept of keeping God's Law, otherwise known as the Law of Moses, is misunderstood by the professing Church. It does not mean flawless performance of obedience. -
Between Torah and Tumah: The Adventures of Bihar,Tarkan of the Khazari, Son of the KaganBihar of Balanjar, a great healer who used acupuncture needles acquired on the Silk Road from a wise one of Cathay. -
Congregation Beth Simchat Torahan overview of the gay friendly Jewish Congregation in New York City
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Joe Kovacs: Shocked by the Bible, a Torah Perspective Book ReviewJoe Kovacs expose the lies foisted on the church for millennia, such as what is food, pagan traditions and much more.
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Torah, the Eternal StandardThat standard has not changed. If it convicted you the first time, showing you a sinner, it still does!
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Zionists, Jews of the True Torah Opposing Each Other Concerning the Matter of Jerusalem"Because of our sins we were exiled from our land, and we are unable to ascend, appear and bow before You in the Temple."
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The Torah of FaithFaith alone pleases God
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Cohen Gene: Y-Chromosomal AaronIn the Bible and the Torah the first High Priest was Aaron, brother of Moses. From that day forward no one could claim priesthood without direct descent from Aaron. The Cohen Gene has provided proof that God's word is real and He keeps His promises.
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Movie Review: 'A Serious Man'How to prepare for A Serious Man: play Jefferson Airplane records in a room adorned by seventies porn star posters dimly lit by a menorah while reading the Torah, on weed. -
PRAYERFinding David's legacy in each verse of the Psalms, the Torah, the Gospels, the Koran, the world to come...
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Practicing the Commands, and RespectTo do the Torah is to practice it by not doing the things God says not to do. Respecting one another shouldn't be our only way of showing our love for one another. Love is greater than respect, and should be our priority.
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Preaching, and God's CommandmentsAs believers we should be preaching the Torah and the Lord Christ. Not just Christ only.
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The Lulav and EtrogDuring the seven days of holiday of the sukkot, the Four Species are used. The concept of the Four Species came from the Torah. In Leviticus 23:40, the Torah says instruction on how they should take products from hadar trees on the first day.
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Jewish Mysticism: MerkavahThe question of what religion is has always been a debatable issue. Scholars argue over what constitutes a religion, as opposed to a practice. Some scholars, like Dale Cannon, argue that religion can be defined within certain frameworks, and that...
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What is a Messianic?This article hopes to shed light on the commonly misunderstood beliefs of Messianics, or those who observe Torah and hail Christ Jesus(Yeshua) as their Messiah.
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Two Conversions, One FaithA Christian believer recounts his salvation story and what moved him to become a Torah-observing Christian.
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4 Tips for Celebrating Rosh HashanahTraditionally, Rosh Hashanah heralds in the 'Jewish New Year.' The celebrations mark the new start for the Jewish community. This Jewish holiday is embraced in the Torah and celebrated around the world. -
Are Your Animals Unclean?According to the Bible, Qur'an, Torah and Talmud, certain animals were considered "unclean" and therefore should not be eaten. -
Did Jesus Reject the Word of God?The context of the Scriptures is often overlooked by much of the professing church. Pastors and Bible teachers promote church traditions and teach that the Torah of God is not valid for the church. -
Is There a Buddhist Bible?Is there a single source Buddhist book comparable to the New and Old Testament, Torah, or Quran? There is a yes and no answer for this question or maybe an "it depends" is a better answer.
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The Bible: About the Historical TextThe Bible is made up of two parts: the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Old Testament is considered to be the Jewish Holy Book (The Torah), while the Old and New Testaments together are the Christian Holy Book.
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The Evolution of Sacred Truths in ReligionThis article suggests that throughout world literature, the evolution of religious truths is the single most popular theme. Evidence is given from the Bible, the Torah, as well as many Far Eastern works.
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Aaron the Levite: the First High Priest of the HebrewsThe Jewish Writings, or Torah, consists of the first five books of the Bible; Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and, Deuteronomy. The Christian calls these the five books of Moses, or, The Pentateuch.
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Jewish Junkies: Gateways Beit T'Shuvah, a Recovery Program for Those of the Jewish FaithBeit T'Shuvah integrates the teachings of the Torah with the 12-steps of Alcoholics Anonymous to help Jewish addicts.
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Is the Gay Jew Another Forbidden Fruit?This article utilizes scripture taken directly from the Torah as well as discussions from past Rabbinic Councils to wrestle with modern Judaic approaches to homosexuals in the community. Reference to the film "Trembling Before G-d" (dir. Sandi Dubowski) is also made.
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Putting the Book of Deuteronomy in PerspectiveThe book of Deuteronomy completes what is called the Torah, the title applied to the first five books of the Old Testament. Deuteronomy is essentially a preparation of the new generation of Israelites for their entry into and occupation of the Promised Land.
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Jewish Christmas Presents?Gift ideas for a Jew participating in a Christmas gift exchange. Gift ideas appropriate and inclusive of the Jewish heritage and traditions. -
The Lives of Jesus and MuhammadJesus and Muhammad were two people whose beliefs were quite similar. Despite the different religion they were both individuals who established as well as strengthened the religion of their choice.
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Great Moments in Stupidity VI: The Jewish RevoltWhat happens when you mix religion, nationalism, and stupidity? A disaster!
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Wiccans Offer Teens Love, Not False Hopes!This article is in response to another article which tells about how harmful Wicca can be to young teens. In this article I hope to show how Wicca truly is, and how we can truly empower people, child or adult, with love and divinity.
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My Parents and Guns - the Ultimate Validation of an Ancient PrincipleWhen we grew up in the �60's, my liberal pacifist parents were terrified of guns. They wouldn't allow one in their house or on their property.
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Religious Views of DeathDeath is returning to the same matter as before birth (Buddhism). It is new life through reincarnation/rebirth (Buddhism/Hinduism), & it is a departure from the physical & a passage to Heaven/ Hell (Christianity) or a place of great reward (Judaism).
