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Yom Kippur, the Pope and My Reluctant Secularism
By Delia Lloyd - Politics DailyLONDON -- Sometimes the easiest questions are the hardest ones to answer. Like: What religion are you? I had reason to think about this issue the other day during a routine doctor's appointment at a local London hospital. As we were winding up, the doctor turned to me and asked: "Oh, yes, and what religion are you? It could be relevant to your treatment." He was holding a clipboard and a pen, ready to tick the appropriate box on his chart. I paused, as if he'd asked me the solution to Fermat's Last Theorem. "Umm . . . well . . . I used to be Catholic." I heard myself say. "But my husband's ...
Yom Kippur 2010 News Roundup
By Steven Hoffer - AOL News(Sept. 17) -- This evening marks the start of Yom Kippur, the Jewish holiday also known as the Day of Atonement and widely considered the holiest day on the Jewish calendar. For 25 hours, Jews around the world will fast as well as engage in intensive prayer and reflection. Although Yom Kippur certainly takes on a more somber tone than its high holiday counterpart Rosh Hashanah, in the spirit of holiday media coverage, the Day of Atonement still generates a comparable and varied news feed: President Barack Obama was called out by the New York Post for pressuring -- through a conference call ...
It's Up, Up and Oy Vey for 'Kosher Crusader'
By David Moye - AOL News(Aug. 2) -- Batman is known as the Caped Crusader, but a retired hairdresser from Philadelphia is praying that the world will one day recognize a hero known as "the Kosher Crusader." The hero in question is called Shaloman, and he may be the only superhero who is an openly observant Jew. The man behind the Hebrew hero is Al Wiesner, who has single-handedly written and drawn the comic book since 1988 after a lifetime of religious reflection. David Moye For years, Al Wiesner prayed for a Jewish superhero. Finally, in 1983, he created one of his own: Shaloman. "In 1938, when Superman came ...
Jews for Jesus Founder Dies, 'Messianic Judaism' Controversy Lives On
By Jeffrey Weiss - Politics DailyWhen I tell you that Moishe Rosen died a couple of weeks ago, your reaction will likely be: "Who?" But I bet you've heard of the organization he founded: Jews for Jesus. If you happen to be Jewish, I'll further bet that the mere mention of the organization makes your gorge rise. And if you aren't Jewish, you might well be wondering why it was – and why it remains – such a viscerally revolting concept to many Jews. After all, 21st century America is the land of boundary-spanners: Blue Dog Democrats can practice Yoga at a Christian church whose members probably started in many ...
Glenn Beck Loves Judaism to Pieces!
By David Gibson - Politics DailyPoor Glenn Beck. The pitchfork pundit from Fox News is used to getting into trouble for talking about what he hates. But now he's even getting hammered for what he loves -- in this case, Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement. Yom Kippur falls on Monday, Sept. 28, and it marks the end of the High Holy Days that began at sundown Sept. 18, last Friday, with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. On Yom Kippur, Jews across the globe (even many who wouldn't normally darken the temple door) spend the day in fasting and prayer at synagogue. The 10 days from Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur are the most ...
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