Blog Entries for PearlyWritesRelated SearchesThe Western Wall25 May 2006 05:14 PM The Western Wall or the Kotel is the wall which remains standing in the Old City of Jerusalem. The wall is the only standing structure from the destruction of the second temple (Temple Mount) and has stayed fully together since 70 C.E. The Kotel is considered the holiest spot in all of Israel. Tags: israel | Kotel | The Wall | Wailing Wall Birthright Israel14 May 2006 01:27 PM For young Jewish adults between the ages of 18 to 26, the organization of Birthright Israel gives them the opportunity to visit Israel for free. Tags: birthright | israel | trip | young adults The Internet and Judaism14 May 2006 12:58 PM In my full time job, I am on the internet close to 18 hours per day conducting research for my copywriting business. Through my searching, I stumble upon many interesting and disturbing websites. Conversational Hebrew vs Traditional Hebrew30 Apr 2006 11:51 AM The Hebrew Alphabet or Alef-Bet is one of the hardest languages to understand for an English speaker and reader when they first begin. Tags: Alef-Bet | Conversational | hebrew | Ulpan Ashkenazic and Sephardic Jews30 Apr 2006 11:29 AM If you have ever heard of these two words when speaking about Judaism, Ashkenazic and Sephardic, but were never quite sure what they meant, this will be a simple explanation. Ashkenazic Jews are the Jewish people and ancestors who came from France, Germany, Russia, and Eastern Europe. 2 comments — latest 04 May 2006 03:59 PM by Lisa Weinberger Tags: Ashkenazic | Differences | jews | Sephardic Rabbi and Cantor30 Apr 2006 11:03 AM For first time temple goers, many may have questions regarding the set up of the Jewish religion and prayer services. Most synagogues or temples will have a Rabbi and a Cantor to lead prayer services. The word Rabbi means teacher. Yom Hazikaron / Yom Hashoah30 Apr 2006 10:34 AM On the 4th day of the Hebrew month of Iyar, is a day of remembrance for all the fallen. The name of this day is called Yom Hazikaron or "The Day of Remembrance." This day can be considered in the American calendar as Veterans Day. Tags: Remembrance | Veteran's Day | Yom Hashoah | Yom Hazikaron Visiting Israel for the First Time24 Apr 2006 02:28 PM Growing up, I remember friends asking me about my family background; where did my ancestors come from and the countries. I remember my answer was, "I am Jewish." My friends would always be confused as being Jewish was my religion, or so we thought. 2 comments — latest 25 Apr 2006 01:12 AM by Lisa Weinberger Why do I have to go to Hebrew School?19 Apr 2006 03:09 PM Ahhhhh, the famous question that is asked to parents at least once a week! "Why do I have to go to Hebrew School? My friends don't have to go and learn another language and study for hours, so why do I have to go? 1 comments — latest 20 Apr 2006 05:19 AM by workingdad Tags: arguement | children | Hebrew School | solutions What is a Kippah?19 Apr 2006 02:49 PM A Kippah or yarmulke is a head covering worn by Jewish men. Some men will wear their kippah all the time while other Jewish men will only wear one while at synagogue or a special occasion which shows respect toward the host and occasion like a Shabbat lunch or a Passover Seder. Tags: Head Covering | Kippah | laws | Yarmulke |
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