BBC – Religions – Judaism: The Talmud
admin | June 15, 2020
The TalmudPage of the Talmud The Talmud is the comprehensive written version of the Jewish oral law and the subsequent commentaries on it. It originates from the 2nd century CE
Letter: A place to start: Small acts of thoughtfulness and compassion – Fauquier Times
admin | June 15, 2020
I, as everyone else, have been trying to process the events of the past week or so. How did our country become so flawed thatdriving whileblack is a synonym for danger?
13 Facts About the Mitzvah to Visit the Sick – Mitzvahs & Traditions – Chabad.org
admin | June 15, 2020
In the age of corona, we are no longer able to visit the sick in person as often or as easily as we wish (and sometimes not at all). In the meantime, lets take a step back and learn 13 facts about this building block of Jewish life
Can the Bible teach us anything about the riots today? – The Times of Israel
admin | June 15, 2020
The name Korach, which when translated from the Hebrew means baldness, ice, hail, or frost, is the 38th weekly Torah portion (, parashah in Hebrew) in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading and the fifth in the Book of Numbers. It tells of Korachs failed attempt to overthrow Moses. It constitutes Numbers 16:118:32
Confessions of a Grieving Heart – Aish
admin | June 15, 2020
My brothers sudden, unexpected death has left within me a gaping hole. A month ago, I received a phone call that changed my life forever: my brother had suddenly, unexpectedly died. To say that the news hit me like a ton of bricks would be an understatement; it was as if I had been hit by a freight train boring down on me at top speed
What does Jewish tradition say about Defund the Police? Its complicated. – Forward
admin | June 15, 2020
In the wake of George Floyds death at the hands of police officer Derick Chauvin, a new cry has emerged from amidst the protests against racism and police brutality shaking the nation: Defund the Police. The cry means different things to different people, but in addition to addressing the fraught tensions between black communities and the police, the idea of defunding the police or minimizing their presence in American cities suggests a future in which people police themselves more than they do now.
Everything you need to know about world blood donor day 2020 – India Today
admin | June 15, 2020
Every year on June 14 World Blood Donor Day is observed all around the globe. The first World Blood Donor Day was celebrated in the year 2004, to spread awareness about the importance of blood donation and its significance for saving lives.The recognition of World Blood Donor Day by WHO has helped in spreading awareness and in dispelling many long-held myths regarding blood donation
The Sacred Policing Function May Not Be Profaned – The Times of Israel
admin | June 12, 2020
America is experiencing another episodic paroxysm; this time triggered by the tragic death of George Floyd, at the hands and knees of a policeman. Most everyone is united in genuine outrage at this dreadful act committed by someone charged with protecting everyone.
Tikkun olam to the Talmud, Jews double down on identity at protests – Forward
admin | June 10, 2020
Jewish protesters are putting their own spin on the signs they carry to Black Lives Matters rallies across the country. In Brooklyn, home to the largest Jewish community in the United States, signs have included religious and secular tropes, generally sharing a common theme invoking Jewish identity
Turn to the Talmud for instructions on anti-racism – Forward
admin | June 10, 2020
Yesterday I was invited to a webinar called How to make sure you are not raising the next Amy Cooper. It is one of countless calls in the past few days about how to not be or not raise a racist. These lessons are essential.
