Are you a member of a religion that doesn't celebrate Christmas? (I'm
not looking at you, atheist with a christmas tree.) Do most of your friends celebrate christmas? Do you send out holiday/christmas/seasons greetings cards?? Alternatively, do you celebrate christmas and have friends who don't celebrate because they subscribe to another religion/culture?
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posted by Kololo
on Dec 10, 2012 -
46 answers
I feel a calling to learn more about my religious faith and lead a more spiritual life. How can I do this in a meaningful way when my partner does not share this interest?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 19, 2012 -
15 answers
Is there a podcast, website, or lecture series aimed at non-Jews trying to study Daf Yomi?
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posted by jweed
on Aug 4, 2012 -
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What would be some good radio monologues to have kids read for a sleep-away camp podcasting group?
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posted by grimace636
on Jul 17, 2012 -
7 answers
Two
synagogues in the
Buffalo area decided to merge. One is Reform and one is Reconstructionist. While I have a good idea of what these particular movements are in and of themselves, what would a merger of these two temples mean for everyday life for members, temple services, rabbinical duties, etc. I am interested as one of the articles mentions this is the first merger of its kind for both movements. Thank you!
posted by oflinkey
on Jul 4, 2012 -
9 answers
What do we know about the origins of
vehi she'amda from the Passover haggadah?
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posted by spbmp
on Apr 11, 2012 -
5 answers
What books/websites can I have my non-Jewish boyfriend read to teach him about what to expect at his first Passover seder?
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posted by lea724
on Feb 3, 2012 -
17 answers
I'm looking for reputable (i.e. with citations/bibilographies) histories or studies about the evolution of sexuality within the Judeo-Christian religions.
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posted by Doleful Creature
on Aug 18, 2011 -
12 answers
I read somewhere of 12 or so jews who, according to legend, carry with them the suffering of the world. Name of these people and textual sources, if possible?
posted by deeper red
on Jul 5, 2011 -
12 answers
Does traditional Judaism and/or the Talmud say
anything positive about women who do not marry or have children?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 15, 2011 -
7 answers
Is a Christian adoption of the Seder an inappropriate appropriation of Jewish tradition?
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posted by adamp88
on Mar 25, 2011 -
63 answers
Will the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) ever be appended to include events such as the Shoah (Holocaust) and the foundation of Israel?
posted by Tom-B
on Mar 20, 2011 -
14 answers
Judaism Filter: Is there a principle or law that Jewish people who keep kosher must also avoid appearing not to keep it? What is it called?
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posted by daisyk
on Feb 27, 2011 -
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I need help un-disorted a sound clip. There is a sound in Civilization 4 that plays whenever you discover Judaism. I could not place it--and I know my Jewish prayers--so I dug in the install folder and found the full file. It is heavily distorted in a way I cannot quite figure out. Could someone help me see if this was ever a prayer to begin with, or was just random vocalizations approved as being "Jewish enough" in order to avoid offending people with actual prayers?
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posted by flibbertigibbet
on Feb 24, 2011 -
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I'm writing a fiction book where the main character is a Jewish male aged in his late 30s living in London during WW2. I want to make this character sound as real as possible. My problem; I'm not Jewish and I don't really know anybody who is. Help me write this character as realistically as I can!
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posted by Effigy2000
on Oct 29, 2010 -
38 answers
JewishMontrealFilter: Help a liberal but Jewish adopted Montrealer find a minyan, specifically for the high holidays but hopefully for after as well.
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posted by cinoyter
on Aug 28, 2010 -
3 answers
Help me identify (and find a recording of?) an old Jewish comedy song: "When it's Rosh Hashana time in Dixieland..." thereby blowing my dad's mind in time for High Holidays.
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posted by escabeche
on Aug 6, 2010 -
18 answers
An Orthodox Jewish friend is coming to stay with me for a couple of days, including a Saturday. How can I best make sure we have a great time without her breaking any of her Sabbath restrictions?
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posted by Catseye
on Jul 4, 2010 -
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I am searching for a DVD on Jewish religion. I intend to show the DVD in a Protestant college to students who have little or no awareness of Judaism. Do you know of a good documentary from PBS, BBC, or History Channel, or another responsible source? I would be especially interested in a DVD that explained fundamentals of faith, practice and ritual, and ideally did so in a historical setting. Any ideas?
posted by lwren
on May 24, 2010 -
7 answers
I want to travel to Israel over the summer - visit family, explore the country, see the holy sites, etc. I intend it as a learning experience, however I won't be participating in an organized program because I want the freedom to determine how I spend my time.
I know there are programs that help finance trips to Israel, however I don't know if any of them apply to personal trips. Additionally, my parents are secular, and I am not affiliated with a regional Jewish community or synagogue who could help support the cost of my trip.
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posted by howgenerica
on May 9, 2010 -
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queer-judaism filter: can't find an answer online: two moms, one jewish, the other not. how does traditional matrilineal descent apply to "lesbian" couples?
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posted by anya32
on Mar 29, 2010 -
15 answers
I need suggestions on having a Bat-Mitzvah for my kid with the least amount of religion and religious school possible.
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posted by teg4rvn
on Jan 4, 2010 -
24 answers
Kabbalah Obscura: looking for the source of an old Jewish parable where either Moses or Solomon doubt an Archangel's word, and the Angel takes them along to observe what angels do to accomplish the tasks of the divine mission...
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posted by archae
on Nov 17, 2009 -
9 answers
Should I go to a religious weekend retreat w/my wife and kids even though I am very, very lukewarm towards the the idea of attending a religious weekend retreat?
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posted by plowhand
on Sep 29, 2009 -
31 answers
I
hate cholent, and most chamin recipes are just slightly-improved versions of cholent. Given that cooking must begin Friday afternoon, and the food has to be under constant heat until until noon-time Saturday, could you recommend any replacements for Shabbes cholent?
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posted by flibbertigibbet
on Aug 11, 2009 -
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I'm meeting with Mormon missionaries tomorrow for a religious discussion, and they want me to come prepared with questions about Mormon history/ belief/ doctrine, etc. I'm looking for a list of questions that will give me interesting answers and lead to longer discussions about the nature of Mormonism. I'm very interested in their religion, I just don't know enough to know what to ask, and I have three hours with them so I need a good amount of discussion questions.
Thanks!
posted by howgenerica
on Jun 16, 2009 -
75 answers
Trying to plan a meeting in late September or early October and not inconvenience observant Jewish attendees. Is the week between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur ok? Should I skip the week that is Sukkot?
This will be a Thursday/Friday meeting if that makes any difference.
posted by mercredi
on May 4, 2009 -
8 answers
How should I handle this? (Father-in-law wants me to take him to Jewish bookstores in NYC without my wife, I have to work, I have never met him, and I know nothing about Judaism.)
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 21, 2009 -
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I know that some Hebrew and English names are identical (e.g., Maia, Deborah, and Miriam), some English and Hebrew names are similar (e.g., Isaac/Yitzchak, Jonathan/Yonatan, Jonas/Yona), and some are translations (e.g., Eve/Chava). Are there other less obvious correspondences between Hebrew and English names? Specifically, nobody has been named for my late grandfathers, whose Hebrew names are Chaim and Yona. We could use those as Hebrew names for a boy, but what are the options for Hebrew names for a girl and English names for either? My Hebrew name is Chava, so I would not want to use that as a feminine version of Chaim.
posted by anonymous
on Apr 7, 2009 -
14 answers
Spending the first night of Passover with a newish SO's family... I need suggestions for a gift that makes a dazzling first impression.
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posted by honeybee413
on Mar 31, 2009 -
12 answers
How do I celebrate my first Messianic Hanukkah? No one else in my family is Jewish, and they're trying to "make me" celebrate Xmas.
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posted by hasna
on Dec 15, 2008 -
46 answers
I've never read the Bible, and I'd like to. Which version should I read and what resources are good ones to help me understand and historically contextualize what I'm reading?
posted by arcticwoman
on Oct 16, 2008 -
25 answers
Can you recommend any really good novels (or movies) that portray something in the Old or New Testament in a new way, or which add to the Old/New Testament, such that they could be considered 'modern Biblical apocrypha'?
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posted by flibbertigibbet
on Oct 13, 2008 -
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After living most of my life in a secular bubble, I've been asked to fill in as a producer for a religion-focused public radio show.
Religious folk: please help me to do the best job I possibly can. What's going on in your religion or faith community right now? And what should I, as a secular humanist journalist, know in order to broadcast respectfully about your faith?
(anonymous because my question relates to my job and employer, which could be identified from my posting history)
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 12, 2008 -
27 answers
How can my synagogue organize a large and developing library of liturgical recordings? I'm interested in (inexpensive or free) specialized software or in suggestions on how to use more commonplace software for this purpose.
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posted by likedoomsday
on Aug 11, 2008 -
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