Videos BimBam Profile The death of a loved one is a very disorienting time, and isn’t something many people think about until it’s actually happening to them. Understanding some of the traditions and the structured periods of mourning that Judaism offers may help provide some support in the grieving process. Videos Jewish Mourning Rituals: … Continue reading Judaism – Mourning
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Melinda Henneberger :- Vatican Says Jews’ Wait for Messiah Is Validated by the Old Testament
Background This article is almost twenty years old. At the rate at which new articles are being published, twenty years is almost what a century was a few decades ago. Article Melinda Henneberger, New York Times Link The Vatican has issued what some Jewish scholars are calling an important document that explicitly says, ''The … Continue reading Melinda Henneberger :- Vatican Says Jews’ Wait for Messiah Is Validated by the Old Testament
Rav Daniel & Mirian Burg – “On Being Found”
Lyrics Dear Evan Hansen Even when the dark comes crashing through, you will be found Like you could fall and no one hear When you need a friend to carry you When you are broken on the ground Let the sun come streaming in You will be found Sermons Neighborhoods as Sacred Space (Beth … Continue reading Rav Daniel & Mirian Burg – “On Being Found”
Yad Vashem – A Monument and a Name
Salvation Isaiah 56:4-6 [ Link ] …For this is what the LORD says: “To the eunuchs who keep My Sabbaths, who choose what pleases Me and hold fast to My covenant— I will give them, in My house and within My walls, a memorial and a name better than that of sons and daughters. … Continue reading Yad Vashem – A Monument and a Name
Christine Hayes, Theologian
Wikipedia Link Christine Hayes is the Robert F. and Patricia Ross Weis Professor of Religious Studies at Yale University, former Chair of the Department of Religious Studies, and one of the foremost American academics focusing on talmudic-midrashic studies and Classical Judaica. She is also a specialist in the History and Literature of Judaism in Late Antiquity. Before … Continue reading Christine Hayes, Theologian
Nabeel Qureshi – These things remain – “Faith, Hope, & Love”
Background It has been a tough couple of days for me. On Tuesday I realized the parting of Brother Nabeel Qureshi and I have been down ever since. Took a mental, psychological Day Off from work yesterday. Was able to ride the Coastline and I am just so thankful. Comforting Words As Ravi Zacharias said … Continue reading Nabeel Qureshi – These things remain – “Faith, Hope, & Love”
TheAtlantic – How Brain Scientists Forgot That Brains Have Owners ( By Ed Yong )
Introduction Ed Yong has an interesting article in the Feb 2017 Edition of the Atlantic. I especially like it as it shows that we can disagree without being disagreeable. Story Link It’s a good time to be interested in the brain. Neuroscientists can now turn neurons on or off with just a flash of … Continue reading TheAtlantic – How Brain Scientists Forgot That Brains Have Owners ( By Ed Yong )
NFL Players Trip to Israel
Background Over the weekend I became aware of a story that tracked a planned visit of NFL players to Israel. Story Here is a good take of the story penned by Allison Kaplan Sommer: Haaretz - Israel News Link What was supposed to be a high-profile image-buffing visit by a delegation of 13 NFL players to … Continue reading NFL Players Trip to Israel
Loyal Rue – IN LIGHT OF SCIENCE, LET’S BEGIN ANEW WITH A ‘NOBLE LIE’, PHILOSOPHER SAYS
Loyal Rue Loyal Rue is a philosopher who is questioning the Christian Worldview based on new revelations that is arising from Science. I first became aware of Mr. Rue and his views based on listening to Ravi Zacharias and others from RZIM. Noble Lie George W. Cornell, AP religion writer Published On 2001-Jan-20th Link … Continue reading Loyal Rue – IN LIGHT OF SCIENCE, LET’S BEGIN ANEW WITH A ‘NOBLE LIE’, PHILOSOPHER SAYS
Microsoft – Brad Smith – Community
Bill Gates Those who have used email prior to 2000 or so, will remember how much Bill Gates used to be vilified. With his Giving Pledge ( Link ) and work with United Nations it is likely that the angst might be receding a bit. Microsoft I was effused with the same relieve, … Continue reading Microsoft – Brad Smith – Community
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