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Posts Tagged: Jewish FAQ

September 13, 2013 12:50 am
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Yom Kippur Guide for the Perplexed, 2013

1.  Yom Kippur commemorates God's forgiveness for the sin of the Golden Calf. Forgiveness applies to everyone, including non-religious persons. In addition, Yom Kippur commemorates God's Covenant with...

September 3, 2013 10:14 am
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Rosh Hashanah Guide for the Perplexed, 2013

1.  The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah - "the beginning of the year") is compatible with the agricultural calendar. It commences with the planting of seeds...

Culture

November 6, 2026 2:05 pm

Charity Receiving Prize Money From ‘Celebrity Traitors’ Win Linked to Hamas, Accused of Antisemitism

The charity picked by the winner of the BBC...

November 5, 2026 1:42 pm

‘Unconscionable’: City, State Leaders Slam Philly Bike Ride Boycott Targeting Jewish Businesses

Several Philadelphia and Pennsylvania leaders have criticized local anti-Israel...

November 4, 2026 3:10 pm

Birmingham City Council in UK Votes to Explore Israel-Linked Divestment

The Birmingham City Council in the United Kingdom on Tuesday voted 54-19 in...

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World

November 6, 2026 7:49 pm

Jewish Precincts in Michigan Shifted Heavily Away From Democratic Party, Su...

Voters in some of the Michigan's most heavily Jewish communities showed heavy migration away from the Democratic Party in the...

November 6, 2026 4:24 pm

Irish Medical Association Pushes Boycott of Israeli Drugmaker Teva, Raising...

November 6, 2026 4:11 pm

What Ordinary Iranians Think of the Democrats’ Midterm Victory

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Israel

November 6, 2026 7:44 pm

Herzog to Task Would-Be PM With Forming Gov’t on Sunday as Eisenkot S...

Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced he will formally designate a candidate to form Israel's next government on Sunday, after Yashar...

November 5, 2026 1:24 pm

Netanyahu’s Position Weakens as Rival Secures Broad Backing to Try to...

November 4, 2026 3:39 pm

Boy George Visits Nova Massacre Site, Slams Music Industry Silence Over Oct...

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Middle East

November 6, 2026 1:46 pm

Syria Aids Saudi Arabia With Military Advice, Training Amid Houthi Attacks,...

Syria is aiding Riyadh with military advice and training as Saudi Arabia comes under attack by Yemen's Houthis, and has...

November 5, 2026 2:20 pm

New Iran Protests: Retirees, Teachers Take to Streets Over Inflation, Unpai...

November 3, 2026 7:20 pm

The Islamic State Threat Against Israel Is Growing — and Much of It Has G...

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