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No heaven or hell, right?

Benny Franklin from Philadelphia — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:27:14 GMT

What happens when you die, according to Judaism?

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Jewish Polytheism

Tue, 13 Sep 2005 22:08:23 GMT

Any truth to the argument that prior to the Babylonian exile judaism was polytheistic?
I believe the argument comes from looking at the original Hebrew text, but since my Hebrew is a bit shoddy (by which I mean non existant aside from prayers I repeat but don't understand) I could be wrong.

What is your view on monotheism's influence on Judaism as a religion and culture?

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Jews with tattoos -Senior Thesis

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 02:28:41 GMT

Hello all. I am new to this tribe. I am a graduating senior in anthropology and was hoping some of you would be able to help me with my senior thesis.

It's on Jews with tattoos. Below are a list of questions that I need answered for research. If you guys or girls could answer these questions and then add pictures of your tattoos it would really help.

If you don't want others reading your answers just let me know and I will send you my e-mail.

Also I will share the paper with anyone who would like to participate. Thanks again.

0) age and sex
1) How would you describe your religious beliefs?
2) What do you do that is Jewish?
3) Why did you get each tattoo and what does each mean?
4) Why did you get other tattoos that did not have to do with Judaism?
5) What do you know about tattoos in Judaism?
6) How do your tattoos connect you with Judaism?
7) What Jewish laws would you say you follow?
8) What does Judaism mean to you?
9) How did family or fiends influence your beliefs?
10) How important is marring Jewish?
11) What historical events effect or have emotional influences on your beliefs?
12) How do you connect with Judaism?

-Todd
"Jewish and Tattooed"

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Jewish vs. zionist

Tue, 30 May 2006 23:55:41 GMT

I'm finding that jews that know I'm not a zionist seem to label me as a self hating jew. Anyone else having this experience?

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An interesting article.

kittyboo — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:53:46 GMT

http://www.pass.to/newsletter/learning_to_shine_beneath_mormon_shadow.htm

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It's PURIM -- Carnivale in San Francisco, Thurs 3/20

paladin-sf — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 04:18:26 GMT

Thursday, March 20 ... Come to North Beach, wear a costume, have drinks and hear a rabbi chant Hebrew -- What more could you want on a school night??

Purim is the Jewish carnival holiday -- The background story and all the details are at www.chabadsf.org -- with a little more info on the Events tab here -- but here's the deal:

Mojito's Cafe in North Beach, 1337 Grant Ave, doors open 7:30, live music, DJs, Megilla readings, maybe a little snack (so you shouldn't go hungry!), plus crazy Jewish festivity ... $10.

Oy! You're too important to check it out ?!?!?

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TRUTH IS FREE; so is my RETREAT --Vermont

Bald Mountain Retreat, — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:00:18 GMT

Am Yisroel Chai!
I'm looking to network with folks, to extend an invitation to visit Bald Mountain Retreat (www.baldmountainretreat.com) as my guest. Like-minded people who appreciate rustic accommodations are welcome to come up at no charge. (Those who require a private room can inquire about those accommodations as well.)
Basically, I'm offering people the opportunity to come stay with a retired naturopathic doctor in a truly amazing natural setting, secluded, idyllic, peaceful...
Also, if you might like to lead a retreat, please contact me.
Thank you and you are welcome,
Dr David

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Jesus‏

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 09:02:42 GMT

JESUS CHRIST+JESU KRISTE+YESHUA HAMASHIACH+JESUS CHRISTUS+JESU KRISTU+ISOUS HRISTOS

Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophesy and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near. REVELATION 1:3

And I will give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy one thousand two hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth." REVELATION 11:3

He who testifies to these things says, " Surely I am coming quickly." Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus! The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. REVELATION 22:20-21

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Everyone, has the responsibility to find the truth for themselves. What is stated below, must be researched and verified, so that every individual can then decide to accept, or discard it as myth. The only truth is God the Father, the Son our Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. Read the Bible, pray to the Holy Spirit for guidance and our Lord Jesus Christ will not abandon you, but will place the truth in your heart.

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We must not try to copy the world, but be different to it, as the example set by our Teacher, our Lord Jesus Christ. Being the same as the world, sharing its base values, being part of the fashion trends, is all part of Satan's system (Sex changes that are taking place ever more frequently and therefore not knowing anymore who is a man or a woman). The Pope of Rome is one of Satan's instruments (the Papists have immense power and wealth, our Lord Jesus Christ was humble and owned nothing). Talmudists/Zionists want to rebuild Solomon's Temple and proclaim their own false king of the world (there is only one King of the Jews and Orthodox Christians and that is our Lord Jesus Christ). Their power base is the U.S.A (Superpower of the world). They contol many governments, banks, newspapers, television stations (the media in general), etc. We must not forget the very elusive and cunning Masonic Lodges which form part of Satan's means to spread anti-Christian and heretic information. Television and video has been one of the most powerful tools of Satan, which has ruined the ethics which sustained our youth and the family unit. With pornography in all its forms, men have been misled and subsequently their women, a whole generation of our youth and their families have been devoured by Satan. We have forgotten about God, the Bible and prayer and have allowed ourselves to go down the road to hell and have fallen into Satan's trap (in other words we are slaves to flesh and our desires). Hedonism is the aim of humanity.

The group that is attempting to rule the world, consists of three member countries, U.S.A, Europe and Japan (3 presidents). Their central control, consists of 32 members (of the 29, 8 are Americans; 9 from Japan; 12 from the European Union (contolled from Belgium/Luxembourg). Head of the 3 member group is Rockefeller (his head quaters is in Rhodes, Greece; his specific influence is in the U.S.A and E.U). Whoever does not obey the orders of this group are murdered. Death is the penalty for disobedience. Another Satanic "club" is called, Bildeberg. They can destroy any government and put a new one together again. They can make a country vanish and create a new one too. 200 members, which include intelligence agencies (CIA; BIA; BND (Ger.); SIB (Ital.); SPELA (Fra.)). There are members who are involved with NATO and hold important positions in the US administration, etc. They hold an extremely harsh stance against the East, especially with Russia because of its Christian Orthodox heritage. They exterminate/demolish any opposition.

An enemy going back thousands of years is head quatered in China (the Himalayas/Tibet). The Seljuks come from that region, who are the ancestors of the Turks, who attacked and oppressed Christian Orthodoxy in Asia Minor and Greece. The Turks/Jews have tried many times to wipe out the Greeks and Christian Orthodoxy. They call the Greeks and Christian Orthodoxy, the people of the "Blue Trigramaton" (which is refering to the Holy Light that emenates from our Lord Jesus Christ's tomb). The roots of martial arts is that region spoken of above. Martial arts are Satanic and anti-Christian and yet has our youth spellbound under the innocent guise of sport/fitness. In the Himalayas there is a glass pyramid (Sambala), it has many entrances. This is where the White Brotherhood is based. It's aim is to destroy all the world's religions except its own. It has more power than the U.S.A. It has more resources at its disposal than all the governments in the world. It has infiltrated and controls many governments and religions (Roman Catholics, Protestants and Judaism). The First and Second World Wars were masterminded by them. They are going to start the Third World War too. The White Brotherhood works with the Bildeberg club and all the others. They are assisted by the Zionists. They created Hitler and introduced the Swastika (broken cross, that is what it means). Hirohito of Japan was responsible for a massive bloodbath, but he was not punished like the others, after the Second World War because he was a member of the world ruling 3 member group mentioned above. Grey Wolves (Turkish Muslims), are connected to the White Brotherhood. Only Grey Wolves members may rule Turkey. They must always mantain a harsh stance against Greece/Christian Orthodoxy (Turgut Ozal, was exterminated for his softer stance).

The White Brotherhood want to destroy the followers of Jesus Christ. They call His followers, bipods or two-legged ones. Their methods are many: thirst, hunger on a worldwide scale. All plants and forests must be destroyed. Wars, so as to ensure maximum slaughter. They refer to humanity as a chicken breeding farm. They destroy humanity with drugs; they have contaminated our drinking water (it has been doctored with medication); our food is also contaminated and our clothes too from the fancy washing powders that we use (that is why everyone is getting ill and they don't know why). Thirst on a worldwide scale, for eg.. Euphrates to be dried up because of Turkey, which will lead to a confrontation with Iran/Syria. Hunger, for eg., Russia was the world's wheat provider, even the U.S.A relied on her. The White Brotherhood ensured that Russia would starve. In Moscow young women give themselves for a plate of food. Homosexuality, the U.S.A being its banner. One can go on and on, but there will be no end then. It is devestating. But do not despair, if you are a follower of our Lord Jesus Christ because He has defeated Satan and the world.

(This is a summarized version and a translation of a tape recording in Greek, from a Greek Orthodox perspective ofcourse, given to me by a Monk at Calvary/Golgotha in Jerusalem, Christmas, 2001. I cannot divulge any names, nor my own because this is a very dangerous subject. You will have to verify the truthfullness of the matter yourself. Please excuse my errors of spelling or other. May God forgive me if I am wrong about any of this, but I do it with honest intentions. God bless you. From a humble follower of our Lord Jesus Christ.)

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"These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." JOHN 16:33

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"LORD JESUS CHRIST, HAVE MERCY ON ME."

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San Francisco High Holy Days with Ayn Sof

JahLove — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 05:34:09 GMT

Come Celebrate your sparkling soul with Ayn Sof Kabbalah Community! Circle with Rabbi Alyjah, Akhi on the Veena, and other musical guests, for a spiritual re-birthing and re-awakening to who and what we really are, as we journey through the 4 Kabbalist Worlds of Existence to Vision our Spiritual Quest for the new spiritual year of 5768. If you could renew your spirit and transform your world in the coming year, what would you do, what would you heal, and how would you feel? If you had the power to change one thing in the world for the better, what would it be? How do you become At-One, how can All of Us become At-One? 10 Days of Light give us time to reflect, to rejuvenate and to radiate....

Bright Blessings and hopes that you will join us from 8pm-10pm on September 12th and September 21st of 2007 to celebrate the High Holy Days with Ayn Sof Kabbalah Community at OneTaste Urban Retreat Center, 1074 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. ALSO join us for TASHLIKH SPIRITUAL PURIFICATION BY THE SEA at OCEAN BEACH at 2pm on 9-13-07 below the Cliff House. Meet at Ocea Beach sign and then onto the beach below Cliff House. All adult, spiritual seekers are welcome! Come enjoy Meditation, Reflection, Chant, Music and friendly sharing of mystical wisdom. Whatever support you are able to offer will be appreciated. No one is turned away for lack of funds. At each ritual gathering, a $10-18 sliding scale Light Offering is suggested: 10 and 18 are mystical numbers honoring the sacred energies of Light and Life. You are welcomed to these High Holy Day rituals of Ayn Sof Kabbalah Community with Light and Blessing. To receive further High Holy Day information, please visit www.aynsof.org and subscribe to Ayn Sof Kabbalah Community.

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BAY AREA HIGH HOLY DAYS

aquarianminyan — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 22:30:06 GMT

Wondering where to go for the High Holy Days in the Bay Area?

Come to The Aquarian Minyan, one of the oldest Jewish Renewal organizations in the world, at St. John's Church, 2727 College Avenue, Berkeley.

We offer spiritually focused services combining traditional elements with innovative ones, great music, dancing, and serious spiritual work.

Our slogan is: Renewing the Old, Making Holy the New.

Our theme this year is: Practicing love; building holy community.

We have a wonderful Rabbi, Diane Elliot, who was a dancer before becoming a rabbi.

We are child friendly, family friendly, gay friendly, and have great children's services.

Full time students and Buddhist monks, free.

You can register at the door. Sliding scale.

Check out our web site, www.aquarianminyan.org or call 510-843-3131.

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Seeds of peace in the middle east?

Benj_of_Arc — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 07:17:26 GMT

Hay all!
I've tried to post a this before, but for some reason, it didn't registrar and folks couldn't read what I had written. So, I'm going to attempt to write it out again and hopefully this time, we'll have more responses,

Ok, so...a little info and background. I'm in Israel, and working on a project out here to grow herbs for the community. Also, wanting very much to have a program available for kids and their parents to learn about plants and how they communicate with us on all levels. It's really something that isn't being done here and I would like to bring this opportunity to light. I need some help. That's way i'm writing this request. We have a few green houses, so climate is not an issue. We need seeds! All different kinds, but organic. Herbs and winter vegetables.

The list for herbs:Elder flowers ,Yarrow ,Sage ,Rose hips ,Echinacea,Mullein,Astragalus,
Poke Root,Elecampane ,Thyme.

We are asking for 30 seeds each be sent to Israel.
We are asking for donations, since this project can really use all the help it can get and we really don't have the funds to get these seeds. Also, we request that the seeds are from your own garden and collected by you. It's a beautifal thing to know that the seeds that we are receiving are from people who cared for these plants and havested the seeds themselves. There is a story there and it makes it interesting to explain where these seeds came from and who cared for them. We like telling it this way.

Our request for organic Veggie seeds:
Celery ,Chinese leaves ,Dark greens ,Leeks ,Mushrooms, Squashes ,Winter roots ,Winter salads.

If it's not too much trouble to send the seeds with labels so we know what is what.

If you have any questions please feel to send me a message.
Thanks so much for helping us with this project. I mean a lot to us and the many people who's lives will be changed by your seeds.

If you are interested, please let me know and I can give out the address of where to send the seeds.

~peace~

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Matzo Ball Video (funny!)

WILLTHEAPE — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 05:15:49 GMT

This is a really funny video about Matzo Balls.
http://one.revver.com/watch/214103/flv/affiliate/73123

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Tribe's response to complaint about porn

WILLTHEAPE — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 16:18:51 GMT

A photo of a woman exposing her genitals appears every time I go to a tribe I created. Apparently, it's a photo of one of the individuals who choose to join my site. I was offended by the photo (as were others) and wrote to the content manager. I was shocked at the response I got. Tribe felt that it was OK for this woman (and others) to post pornographic photos. Tribe needs to review it's code for Conduct and Content. If the rules have changed, they need to let decent folks know. Here is the E-mail string below.

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E-mail from me to the content editor:

"Hello, I would like to report a Pornography site called, “kinky mature women & we that love them”. It is connected through a member of my tribe, “The Over 40 Crowd”. It’s posting porn photos and other porn tribes next to my site when it is open. I would like to be disassociated with this tribe. Actually, I don’t think that porn should be allowed at all. If you can not remove the linkages to the porn, I will be forced to shut down the tribe, as I do not want to be associated with any pornography.

Thank you. "
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From: xxxxx,xxxxxx
Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 9:41 AM
To: xxxxxx,xxxxxx
Subject: RE: content associated with my Tribe

Hi xxxxxx,

Thank you for your patience! We have determined that the tribes in question do not violate our Terms of Use.

Connected Tribes show you other Tribes that have the most members in common with the Tribe you're viewing. Our engineers used various calculations to come up with the most accurate portrayal of what your fellow Tribe members are into. Therefore, you cannot alter your Connected Tribes list. However, you can influence them, by inviting members from tribes you'd like to be connected with yours, and possibly ousting members from tribes you'd rather not be associated with.
Please note that the Connected Tribes module does appear in Private tribes.
If you have any additional questions at all, please feel free to reply to this message.

Best,
xxxxx, xxxx
Content/Customer Service
www.tribe.net
http://people.tribe.net/wendy

FAQ:

http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/template/pub%2CAbout.vm?section=AboutFAQ&r=10535

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My reply:

Quite frankly, I am shocked at your response. I absolutely do disagree that a photo of a woman exposing her genitals should be displayed right next to my tribe, especially when my tribe is not related to that type of content in any way. I have attached a screen shot of her. Please look at the photo of the woman exposing herself on the left side of the screen. How could you possibly think that that would be acceptable for viewers? There are lots more photos on your site just like this one, which I sent to you, which you have obviously chosen to ignore. …And I’m not looking for them, they just display when I’m searching for non-sexual-oriented content.

Just in case you need a remedial review of your site’s code of conduct, here is the section that prohibits this type of material. What part of this do you not get?
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1. Conduct and Content

While using or accessing the Service--directly or indirectly--you agree to take a constructive tone and practice good etiquette and courtesy and you agree NOT to:

b.post, publish, or transmit any text, graphics, or material that is illegal or violates local and national laws or that contains, encourages, advocates, or expresses: obscenity, pornography, sexually explicit conduct, child pornography, the making or buying of illegal weapons or illegal drugs, hatred, bigotry, racism, profanity, vulgarity or gratuitous violence or use of weapons;
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I’m really embarrassed by the photo (and lots of other similar photos), and your site managers should be too. Sites like yours are chasing away lots of decent folks. Your assumption is that “everyone” likes to view smut and pornography. Guess what! Not all of us do. Get a clue... and shame on you!

________________________________________
From: willytheape
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 3:32 PM
To: feedback@tribe.net
Subject: content associated with my Tribe

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jewish mexican

luciano_onelove — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 07:34:04 GMT

as the spanish inquisition started in 1492..and then many fled to the new world..perhaps many of us Mexicans are truly Jews?

i don't know?
what do you all think?

peace, shalom

Luciano

http://www.cryptojews.com/mestizo.html

IBLIOGRAPHY

Beller, Jacob. Jews in Latin America New York: Jonathan David Publishers 1969.
Lerner, Ira T. Mexican Jewry in the LAND OF THE AZTECS Mexico, DI -. B. Costa-Amici Publishers 1973.
Liebman, Seymour B. Los judios en Mexico y America Central (fe, llamas e Inquisicion ) Mexico, D. F: Siglo Veintiuno Editores,, Sa 1971.
Liebman, Seymour B. The Enlightened The Writing of Louis de Carvajal, El Mozo: University of Miami Press 1967.
Liebman, Seymour B. "The Mestizo Jews of Mexico" American Jewish Archives, November 1967; 144
Pelvin, Nancy "Latinos Find a Hidden Jewish Heritage" Los Angeles Times, May 11, 1991; F16

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I'm Marrying Your Mother (funny!!)

WILLTHEAPE — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 05:13:33 GMT

I would like to share my most recent video with you (link below), just in time for Mother's Day.
Feel free to post it or pass it along for sharing.
http://one.revver.com/watch/233271/flv/affiliate/73123

For more Jewish humor videos, go to:
http://feeds.revver.com/2.0/mrss/flash/collection/136927/?affiliate=WillyTheApe

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Chag Sameach!`

Ilana — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 16:17:14 GMT

Happy Passover everyone! good luck getting through the week as we recall that we were slaves in Egypt.
if you need a yummy passover recipe, do a search for Farfel and Cheese- like mac & cheese! yum!

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Chodesh Tov!

Luna Gitana — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 10:25:41 GMT

Shalom Chaverim! I am new here and just thought I would pop in and wish everyone a Chodesh Tov!!

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candismatzo.com

riksus — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 23:01:13 GMT

People are talking about the matzo queen. candi has created a new niche. Strange but delicious. I learned about it through a coworker who gave me a package as a gift. WOW!!!

What's great about this idea is that whether you’d like to share the decadence with your co-workers, send your friends and family a care package they won’t forget or bring some good old fashioned chocolate matzo home, it’s always welcomed… http://www.Candismatzo.com has redefined an old age tradition and made it into something for everyone to enjoy. WELL DONE CANDI!!!

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cool facts about our home

Yosef — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 01:06:05 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5tDDkvXSI8

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R'Shlomo Carlebach Way

Thu, 08 Jun 2006 14:37:40 GMT

For those of you who have a "carlebachian" spirit!
http://www.petitiononline.com/Yartzeit/petition.html

be well,
lwa

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Orthodox help?

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 19:42:49 GMT

Ok,

So...this may seem odd, but here goes.

I was raised Jewish (reform) and converted to Paganism about 15 years ago. I’m pretty happy and very active in the Pagan community. I also still consider myself Jewish culturally and many of my rituals and activities are rooted in that culture.

So, someone very dear (a friend) has come back into my life after a long absence. She has recently converted to Orthodox Judaism. Her e-mails are full of lots of Jewish code words that I’m just so....at a loss on. Mostly because I was never Orthodox to begin with so a lot of the Jewish rituals she refers to I spend a lot of time on wikipedia trying to figure out, but I want to make sure that I don’t inadvertently say the wrong thing or make some horribly offensive comment that sends her running for the hills.

So...are there any landmines that I should know about (particularly about the role of women would be helpful) regarding Orthodox Judaism?

Thank you for any help you can give!

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SF Latke Ball Saturday night!

Ilana — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 19:02:33 GMT

Happy Chanukah, Tribe members!
Join me at the hottest, coolest and biggest party for Jewish young adults in the bay area! See events post in this tribe or info below:

The Young Adults Division of the SF Jewish Community Federation presents:
Latke Ball 2006!
Saturday, December 23, 2006, 9:00 p.m.
Location: Mezzanine, 444 Jessie Street @ Mint, San Francisco.

Join over a thousand young Jewish adults in the Bay Area for amazing music and an extensive silent auction until 2:00 a.m. This year we’re kicking off the night with a cocktail hour featuring live Brazilian jazz trio, Boca do Rio, playing downtempo, chill bossa grooves from 9-10:30. DJ Solomon will then take over for the rest of the night with an all-out dance party.

Advance tickets are $24 at www.yad.org. Tix are $32 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Young Adults Division of the Jewish Community Federation.

Questions? Email yad@sfjcf.org or call 415-512-6280

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Chanukah Festival of Lights

JahLove — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 06:34:27 GMT

Chanukah Festival of Lights
by Rabbi Alyjah Navy

http://aynsof.org
http://tribes.tribe.net/aynsof

At the Dawn and at the Dusk
of the 8 Days of Chanukah
stands the Hebrew Letter Chet ( The 8th Letter of the Hebrew Alphabet).
Chet speaks to us of a Dream ( Chalom).
And so... My Holy Brother Zechariah Dreamed... and then The Angel awakened him Thus:
"What do you See?" And My Holy Brother Zechariah answered Thus:
"I See a Lampstand All Of Gold,
with a Bowl above it. The Lamps on it are Seven in Number, and the Lamps above it have Seven Pipes; and by it are Two Olive Trees, one on the Right of the Bowl and one on its Left." Then My Holy Brother inquired of The Angel as to the Understanding of this most Holy Vision. "What do These Things mean, my lord?"
And then The Angel revealed: "This is the Word of the Lord:
Not By Might, Nor by Power, but by My Spirit...."
Thus Saith the Lord of Hosts Then, And so Saith the Lord of Hosts Now.
So, My Friends.... Let us Vanquish, the Tyrant of Hatred that spares no Faith, no Color, no Gender. Let us Liberate ourselves from the Delusion of the Sitra Achra that would deny us from Knowing Thus: The Light that rests within each of us, is the Light
that rests within our Neighbor as Well, so Let us try to Love our Neighbor as Ourself.
Jew or Gentile, Believer, or Non-Believer, Man or Woman, All Colors and Creeds.
After the Carving and the Hewing of the Sword, must come Wisdom:
This is the Beginning and the End of the Letter Chet: Wisdom (Chochmah).
What is the Chet in Wisdom? Chai Olamim.... Life Of All Worlds: Ayn Sof !
My Friends, when we Gaze into the Light, Let us Vision, the Seven Great Halls of Heaven
and Stand firmly on this Earth. Let us Remember, that each of Us is One Holy Reflection of the Infinite. Let us Remember, the Sacred Preciousness of All Life.
Let us Remove the Veil and See that All are One.
On the 1st Night of Chanukah, in Honor of the Blessed 36 Lights that shine for Us All,
Let us My Friends .... Understand the Secret of Chanukah:
We are the Lights in the Menorah of Ayn Sof !
Let us ReDedicate ourselves, at this Holy Chanukah Celebration of Light,
TO SHINING BRIGHTLY THE DIVINE PRESENCE THAT WE ARE,
SO THAT LIGHT MAY GAZE UPON LIGHT AND BE FULFILLED !

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baltimore area with teen troubles

Glen — Sun, 22 Oct 2006 17:08:23 GMT

I have a teenage daughter (15) whom I want to date only Jewish boys. She and mom think I am being too restrictive. Figure if I come up with the problem I should try to come up with some solutions. Anyone know of (15-16) year old teenage Jewish boys in the Baltimore area (near BWI airport is better) who are also looking?

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The Story of Esther - In theaters today, Oct. 13th

tenamoore — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 17:32:43 GMT

Gener8Xion Entertainment presents the beloved Old Testament story of Esther as never seen before. One Night With the King is an epic motion picture set in an ancient and exotic world of adventure, intrigue and romance, that follows a young Jewish orphan who rises from peasant to Queen of Persia only to face the annihilation of her people.

....coming out on Oct. 13th- Today! To check your area, go to: http://8x.ziplocator.com/

One Night With the King (Gener8Xion Entertainment)- Trailer:
http://www.8x.com/onenight/trailer/video_trailer_update.htm

Starring Peter O’Toole and Omar Sharif, along with the renowned John Rhys-Davies (Lord of the Rings trilogy), Luke Goss (Blade II, ZigZag), John Noble (Lord of the Rings: Return of the King), Tommy ‘Tiny’ Lister (Next Friday), James Callis (Bridget Jones Diary, Battlestar Galactica), Jonah Lotan (24, The Jacket) and Hollywood newcomer Tiffany Dupont.

Beautifully shot by Cinematographer Steven Bernstein (Like Water, For Chocolate; Monster, etc.) it is shot completely on location in Rajasthan, India. There were no sets, just magnificent real places like the palace, which is breathtaking. They used candles and torches to light most of the film – very little electric light. Every costume is hand made and amazing. Basically, it sounds like the entire film is a piece of art. :)

Taken from the website:

ONE NIGHT WITH THE KING

At the height of ancient Persia, lovely Hadassah grows up in Susa, capitol of the empire, sheltered under the watchful eye of her Uncle Mordecai, a scribe in the royal palace. Orphaned by the murder of her parents at a young age, she spends her days reading to the local children and dreaming of returning to Israel, the homeland of her people.

Unbeknownst to Hadassah and Mordecai, Haman the Agagite, descendant of the Jews mortal enemy and the man responsible for the slaughter of her parents, capitalizes on a palace culture beset by treachery and intrigue, setting in motion a series of events that will bring about a centuries old blood quest to destroy the Jews. Using the ruthless plotting of the princes to his advantage, Haman baits them into trapping King Xerxes into banishing the Queen for her stance against a looming war with Greece.

With the King left alone and desperate to live up to and avenge the battles of his father, the princes press upon Xerxes that a king soon to depart for war must leave behind a queen to keep the people unified. Thus word is sent out and every young maiden through out the empire, including Hadassah, is rounded up and taken into the palace for a season of preparation before being presented before the King.

Warned by Mordecai to keep her Jewish identity a secret, Hadassah changes her name to Esther and adapts quickly to life as a Queen’s candidate. Her innocence makes an immediate impression on Hegai, the King’s royal eunuch assigned to oversee the candidates’ preparations. While the rest of the harem plot and scheme over the potential riches that lay before them, Esther wins favor by seeking not what she can gain, but what stirs the passions of the King himself.

Like a fairy tale come true, Esther’s intelligence and wonder capture the heart of the King like no woman ever has. But becoming Queen is nothing like she dreamed. She quickly finds herself in a dangerous world of politics when a plot is discovered to poison the king. This is only the beginning, however, for just as Esther has risen to favor and honor, so too has Haman, who through a series of Machiavellian double crosses, has maneuvered himself into the powerful position of being named Prince. Now with the war against Greece in jeopardy due to a shortage of funding, Haman launches his ultimate plan, convincing the King that the necessary funding can be raised by the slaughter of the Jews and the confiscation of their wealth and property.

Meanwhile, Esther discovers that Haman was indeed the one who killed her parents, but finds herself helpless to do anything to stop him. Her own relationship with the ever-more-paranoid Xerxes has crumbled to pieces due to her inability to disclose the secret of her background and she is dangerously close to seeing the former Queen’s fate befall herself.

With time running out, and Haman himself becoming more suspicious of her secret, Mordecai informs Esther that the Jews only hope is for her to risk her life and go before the King unsummoned (a crime punishable by death) to intercede for her people. It is then that Esther utters those fateful words that have rung through out the centuries, “If I perish, I perish,” as she races off with one last chance to save her people.

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Jewish Jet Set => www.HavaLight.com

georges — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 04:31:12 GMT

Founded in December 2004, Havalight is a community-oriented organization targeting the upscale international Jewish audience in New York. Havalight events are planned 2-3 a month at various locations throughout NYC. A theme is usually created for every one of these events to keep every one of our celebrations unique. Our one of a kind events have earned us the reputation of NYC‘s hippest Jewish organization. Our themes can vary from Jewish Holidays, to garden parties, to fund raising, and everything in between. We ensure the quality and the exclusiveness of our events by promoting them to a very selective group of people.

Everyone can access the website, but only our members can actually register for the planned event. Members can either be grandfathered in or invited by an existing member. Our membership is free, but everyone gets screened to ensure a professional, upscale, interesting crowd.

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Invitation to Shabbat Dinner

Bridget — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 20:50:49 GMT

I'm a rabbi in the East Bay, and I run an organization called JGate that welcomes people who want to connect more to Jewish life. We're going to have a Shabbat dinner. I want to invite anyone who's looking to make Jewish connections, or just to have a plesant dinner with good conversation, community, and food!

Here's the info. Please get in touch with me if you want to learn more, or to RSVP.

Warm regards,
Bridget

Shabbat Dinner at JGate
Friday, August 11, 6:30 PM

Welcome Shabbat, day of rest, day of community! We'll share a potluck dinner (dairy), light candles, sing songs, say blessings, and enjoy each other's company.

All are welcome to this evening of laughter and food at JGate`s home next to El Cerrito Plaza and BART station.

Space is limited! Contact Rabbi Bridget Wynne at JGate, (510) 559-8140, or rabbiwynne@earthlink.net, to make a reservation and get directions and your food assignment.

JGate: Your Gateway to Jewish Life reaches out to Jews, their families, and others who seek connections to Jewish life and community. We welcome you to Shabbat dinners and holiday celebrations, salons on Judaism and social justice, Jewish study sessions, and rabbinic mentoring. We are ready to help you find your "home" in the Jewish community.

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Judaism, food and ecology

Ilana — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 17:21:45 GMT

Hello tribesters,

I am working with a couple of organizations (Hazon and EcoJews of the Bay) on a new ongoing project for the SF Bay Area that focuses on food, ecology and Judaism. It is called Tuv Ha'aretz, and you can read about the concept at www.hazon.org.

Right now I am starting to look for others interested in taking on a leadership or volunteer role, and in 2007 we will send out information for general participants. Please email me if this sounds interesting & you would like to learn more & maybe get involved with the planning!

Thanks,
Ilana

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Mega Mitzvah Day this Sunday!

Ilana — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 22:53:17 GMT

Please join in the largest young adult (21-40) Jewish volunteer effort of the year — YAD's Mega Mitzvah Day 2006! Bring your friends and meet new ones, be a mensch at one of our many volunteer project opportunities in SF or the Peninsula, and then meet up for an unprecedented post-mitzvah Pub Crawl with all 100+ volunteers!

Mitzvah opportunities for the day include:

Chai Baby "Welcome Basket" Delivery: we are partnering with this innovative new Jewish Federation program. Volunteers will meet with young families to deliver goodie baskets and welcome new babies into our community!

YAD/Jewish Home Spring Dance: Get ready to dance, chat, and help seniors celebrate the arrival of spring! We’ll decorate the dance hall before the festivities begin.

Compass Family Center - Games in the Park: Participate in YAD Mitzvah Corps' third project of the year serving residents of this San Francisco homeless shelter. What better reason for a field day in Golden Gate park?

Clara Mateo Alliance
Help organize donated materials at this Menlo Park shelter for at-risk families.

Start times vary. Space is filling up quickly, so register today! For more details and to RSVP (required), please visit http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/yad@sfjcf.org/megamitzvahday

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The Shabbat Services You've Been Waiting For!

Nashuva — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 19:06:32 GMT

Nashuva is a groundbreaking grassroots Jewish community attracting young Jews to a service that is deep, meaningful and rocks! Amazing rabbi. Great music. Incredible people to meet. Join us. Check out our website at www.nashuva.com

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Come visit Vermont www.baldmountainretreat.com

Bald Mountain Retreat, — Tue, 09 May 2006 21:35:02 GMT

Come visit Vermont www.baldmountainretreat.com

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A New Blog, or, Trying to Start a Dialogue.

adam — Thu, 04 May 2006 17:26:48 GMT

Hi Everyone,
I have created a blog for GesherCity community members (a continental program for Jews in their 20's and 30's), as well as the 20's and 30's public at large. The goal of the blog is to generate a dialog on the issues facing 20's and 30's in developing Jewish identity and community, and alos let people who are interested know about some of the options available for us.

I will be telling just about everybody I can think of about this blog and encouraging them to post comments and new discussion topics. I'm also looking for good writers. If you have an interest in the subject and woould like to post topics nad not just comments let me know. If you have thoughts or ideas that relate, please feel free to post, and please pass this along to anyone you feel might have something to contribute or might just find this interesting. The more traffic, the better the blog will be, and the higher the visibility will be.
Thanks,
Adam

Here is the URL:
http://myparentssaidso.blogspot.com/

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The Rising Cost of Integrity

Sasha — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 18:15:17 GMT

Someone on http://www.JewishConnection.com sent me this article:

"It seems that Yeshiva University is in yet another scandal over it's policies and treatment of homosexual students. According to the NY Post, AECOM student Jeevan Padiyar, a homosexual student, was harassed over the passed three years and eventually dismissed from the school. Padiyar alleges that his treatment was purely based on his sexual orientation. While such allegations are normally difficult to prove, Padiyar has produced a particularly incriminating memo (pdf) allegedly sent by Dr. James David, the Associate Dean for Students.

This of course is only the most recent instance in YU's long history of questionable dealings with homosexual students. However, the previous cases dealt mostly with treating homosexual couples as married, a legal status which is still being debated. This accusation is by far the most direct challenge to YU's general attitude and the evidence most explicit (uncharacteristically so for YU).

From the institutional side, these scandals are directly related to YU's decision long ago to become a secular institution. Despite having a name like "Yeshiva" would imply "religious," but officially, as YU frequently asserts that it is not a "Jewish" institution, but rather "under Orthodox auspices."1

I find two possible reasons for YU assuming this label. First could be the practical effects of secularization such that to be accepted in the secular world and compete academically with other institutions, YU would have to shed some degree of its religious baggage.

The other and most obvious reason for YU's dubious classification is simple economics. Were YU to designate itself as a religious institution, it would be ineligible for federal funds. I have no idea how much money is at stake. Presumably, at the time the decision was made, YU's financial situation was tenuous enough such that it needed the government money in order to survive. However, as of 2004 YU's endowment is just over $1.1 Billion. Though I am unfamiliar with the economics of universities, I'm assuming YU is in fairly decent financial shape.

Ideologically, the costs of YU's institutional designation are much higher and gradually rising. Since YU cannot discriminate against protected groups, it must adapt even when such groups contradict it's religious convictions. Twenty years ago, homosexuality was popularly considered deviant behavior, but today society is significantly more tolerant. Twenty years from now, who knows what else will be acceptable by society's standards, but YU will be forced to adjust.

Even if for the sake of argument we assume that Mr. Padiyar fabricated the entire story and the memo, this is still a headache YU could do without, but one which it has brought upon itself. Religiously, YU is entitled to have its own opinion of homosexuals - Jewish or otherwise - but if it wishes to conduct itself primarily by religious rules, it cannot pretend to be a secular institution. At some point, YU must choose to either rescind its decision and become a fully religious institution or it can continue as is, provided it finally accepts and deals with its own compromises lest it forget another Jewish value - mid'var sheker tirchak (Ex. 23:7)."

What od you all think of this?

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learning hebrew with proof from remote locations

David — Sun, 26 Mar 2006 00:37:32 GMT

Shalom

I like to learn hebrew / ivrit - for the ancient scriptures but also the spoken word in today's Israel. I'm living quite remote without connection to Jewish community, but an ongoing fascination for Jewish culture. I did find some excellent looking materials in the net, like hebrew4christians.com or foundationstone.com.au. I also checked out hebrewonline.com. I can start with those, but to get trained orally / by the ear too, I would need some more practical education... However, I'd like to attain a diploma or certificate for my language skills to come one day... So is there - as there is Cambridge for English or DELF for French - a kind of international respected proof I can go for? Do you know particularly recommendable trainings for them?

Thanks a lot for your advice and rest assured, I'm far away of having missionary background / intention or fixed christian ideas. I do merit the spring of "our" monotheism and not forget about the fact Jesus was a Jew.

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Passover

acohen843 — Sun, 29 Jan 2006 21:39:02 GMT

Hello,

I am writing an article about Passover and a series of other articles about Judaism. I would appreciate if people could share either some memories of their favorite Passover seder or how they celebrate Passover.

This article will be published at associatedcontent.com. You can read my articles at associatedcontent.com/acohen843.

Sinerely,
Alan

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Books - Rashi's Daughters Book One Johoved

ohsoverysassy1 — Sun, 25 Dec 2005 13:50:25 GMT

This is a fascinating historical novel about Rashi, his three daughters and the vineyard they kept in Troye's France almost 1000 years ago. It gives a very detailed accounting of what life must have been like for the Jews of Europe at that time.

What suprised me was the emphasis on demons and curses and how to avoid them. I suppose I didn't think that a family that was this religious would have indulged in that sort of a belief system. Also, the differences between how Christian and Jewish couples view the marriage bed was quite striking as well. The marital relationship appears to have been much more tender and revered.

There are two more books, one about Miriam and another about Rachel, that I look forward to reading.

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Socially and Environmentally Conscious Jew? Have your voice heard now!

Ilana — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 07:23:08 GMT

Friends- I am proud to be on the slate of the Green Zionist Alliance. Please read this article written by one of my colleagues and vote for us at www.greenzionism.org :)

Why Socially and Environmentally Conscious Jews Need to Vote

in the World Zionist Congress Elections.

By Noam Dolgin, Green Zionist Alliance

Welcome to the Israel of the 21st century, a bustling western country, a world leader in technology and medicine and yet a country that many people have difficulty taking pride in. While mainstream Jewish leadership around the world cries for solidarity with the Jewish State, many progressive Jews are rejecting Israel outright and distancing themselves from the Zionist movement. This is in stark contrast to our love for Zion, the land, the culture and the history which most of us feel deep within our souls.

Fortunately we do have a venue to voice our concerns loudly and to effect real change. A small number of progressive Jews are working to create change in Israel through the elections to the World Zionist Congress. All 5 Million Jews residing in the United States have a vote, yet less than 0.2% do. Through the proportional representation system, it only takes 600 votes to earn a seat at the Congress. In no other election can your voice be heard so loudly, so make it heard now. Visit www.congressofthejewishpeople.org to register and vote online today.

The Congress, founded in 1897 by Theodor Hertzl, continues as the primary voice for Diaspora Jewry in Israel and the major conduit for Diaspora funds. Through a strong representation at the Congress by progressively minded parties, we can help guide Israel forward in the years to come and ensure that millions of dollars are directed towards projects that invest in diversity, peace and the environment. If socially and environmentally conscious Jews do not vote, than the only ones who do are the ones who support the status quo, and that is unacceptable.

The Jewish people’s relationship to the land of Israel goes far beyond the current nation state. Zion is at the center of our stories and our prayers. Like a salmon migrating from the middle of the ocean to the exact riverhead at which it was born, the Jewish people are deeply connected to our ancestral home of Israel. As we witness social and environmental degradation in Israel, we want to help, to work for a brighter tomorrow.

I am proud to be involved in the World Zionist Congress elections because I believe we can make a difference. Every day I hear news of small victories by Israelis working for a better tomorrow. Many of those victories are supported by the hard work of Diaspora groups such as the Green Zionist Alliance from the last Congress through today.

I am running for the Congress with the Green Zionist Alliance (www.greenzionism.org/campaign.html), a slate of passionate individuals dedicated to creating a just and sustainable society at peace with its people, land and neighbors. I hope to have your mandate in our mission of Working Today for Israel Tomorrow.

Whether you vote for our slate or one of the other progressive voices, please VOTE and vote now. Voting costs $7 ($5 for students), a small expense to ensure that a progressive voice is heard.

You have a chance to help shape the future of the Middle East and the Jewish people. Don’t let this chance pass you by. It only happens every four years and registration ends Feb 15th.

Noam Dolgin is Chairperson of the Green Zionist Alliance www.greenzionism.org/campaign.html and a proud Progressive Zionist. Contact noam@greenzionism.org

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Hanukkah Poem

jmb — Mon, 16 Jan 2006 17:30:27 GMT

On Chanukkah
My sweet father
Lit the menorah and sang
the song for us.
The candles burn very bright,
and then he goes back to work.

I stayed and stared at the candle's flame.

Slowly they started to move
with individual presence,
and the voices of my Jewish ancestory
began to speak to me through
the lights of the menorah.

There was fathers and mothers
and aunts and uncles who
love me dearly, and as the
flames danced and told their stories,
I opened up and remembered my
love for them.

They said that no matter what,
they are always with me.
In fact if you listen closely,
you can hear their voices now.

Shalom.

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I have a frustration

adam — Wed, 11 Jan 2006 05:13:24 GMT

And since the judge says I’m no longer allowed to scream at people in the street, I'll share it here with you.

I'm afraid for humanity. I’m afraid of humanity. We seem to be welcoming, with open arms, a blissful stupidity. We grind our engorged glands on any idea, product or available body that won’t upset our bliss. Passion without consequence. Death without the mess of organ failure or having our fluids drained and replaced with coca cola. Which I have been assured will improve my sex appeal, or at the very least get me laid. And if it doesn’t, well, there are prescription for that. But that’s not really my anger. My anger, what really reaches down in me and grabs my hate by the balls for a good squeeze, is that we seem to be taking pride in forgetting how to look. I don’t mean see. I wouldn’t ask that much of the radiated primates I look at every day. But they don’t even look.

“And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire.”

Men and women of faith are a towering sight. A beauty of passion to behold. But tell me you can stand in the face of an examined life and dedicate yourself to THAT. Children want to be firemen and dancers and doctors and lawyers and hitmen, but who dreams of becoming an ostrich when they grow up. I was six when I learned that sticking your head in the sand gets you kicked in the ass. Is it possible that we have all completely forgotten Saturday morning wisdom. Don’t strap a ballistic missile to your back in the hopes of getting ahead, and sticking your head in the ground gets you kicked in the ass. Simple wisdom for simple minds. But someday, eventually, we are suppose to grow up. Someday we are supposed to get more complex. Not all of us. I don’t expect us all to stand erect and recite Foucault, but shouldn’t there be at least a nod in that directipon? Am I so completely fucking wrong to expect when I run screaming down the street naked and raging about the invisible kings and queens pulling our little strings, a resonance with just a few more people. Are we really content to be handed our lives gift-wrapped. I’m not asking us all to lather up in patchouli, reject leather and personal hygiene in order to protest the cause du jour, but can we really make it from start to finish without actually bothering to look out the windows in our heads and gasp. It’s too hard, too strange, too foreign, no fun, too much god-damn effort. Are we really so weary that we can’t even be fucked to make the effort any more. And if so, how did we get here. Where did we choose the fork that said, “Fuck it. As long as it isn’t too much work.” When did we vote? Was I asleep? Why didn’t any one wake me? I could’ve been a swing vote.

And the worst part of it all, the absolute fucking limit, is that I’m preaching to the god damn quire. I’m suited up in my holy vestments, my erection in one hand and a camera in the other, drunk on tequila and spewing my confusion and disappointment and rage and sadness; and the only people listening, the only ones who will set foot onto my holy ground, are the devout. I have no missionaries to spread my seed. I can make my art, and shout my toasts, round after drunken round, and the only people who will ever hear me are the ones who already share my opinions. I make art for artists and critics, and people who like artists, and sleep with critics, and nothing ever changes. And shame on you for sleeping with critics. There is a danger of them reproducing.

I learned it all in art school. The only people show up, are the people who go see art. And if you stand in the streets and fling your art at people like a monkey with his feces, all they see is some lazy, liberal, Commie but they never LOOK. They don’t actually see. They’re watching the movie behind their eyes, taking short breaks for paid ad time, like brief drug trips. We don’t need the confusion or the discomfort of seeing, and looking is one too many steps on the path of actually having consider. And consideration is all together too close to change. And besides, if we did that, the economy would collapse.

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Click to help Israel's environment

Ilana — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 01:32:33 GMT

It's easy to vote Green for Israel! Americans can register to vote for the Green Zionist Alliance in the World Zionist Congress. Please see my listing below and let me know if you have any questions. You can also get details at our website, www.greenzionism.org.
Thank you!
-Ilana

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New Year's Eve: HABANA COPACABANA (San Francisco-Pac.Heights)

AbFabGab — Sun, 25 Dec 2005 14:30:19 GMT

Ladies- time to bust out your "inner showgirl" and guys-your Rico Suave, because you won't want to miss HABANA COPACABANA!

We'll be ringing in 2006 at Habana Restaurant, 2080 Van Ness Ave. at Pacific in Pac. Heights. You'll definitely want to join us for a “fiesta fantastica” on New Year's Eve because we were able to negotiate a FANTASTIC deal that you won't believe:

$25 for two drinks of your choice, appetizers, dessert buffet and a glass of champagne @ midnight. Muy fabuloso!!!

Party begins at 10:00pm and goes until ~1:30am.

Pre-payment of $25 by PayPal required via the following link: www.evite.com/respond/payGuestSplash

Guest list strictly enforced! This event will likely sell out, so register today.

The fiesta fantastica is also a fun-raiser fundraiser. A portion of all ticket proceeds will go to benefit Kashmir Earthquake Relief (KER), a USA-based volunteer collective effort to help the victims of the October 8, 2005 earthquake in Kashmir rapidly rebuild their lives and communities. To learn more, please click on www.kashmirrelief.org/

Music and passion will be THE fashion at Habana Copacabana, so costumes or colorful cocktail attire--festive with a flair!

We look forward to saying "Bienvenido a Habana" & celebrating a FELIZ AÑO NUEVO 2006 with you.

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Focus Group for Hello Babylon

ohsoverysassy1 — Tue, 18 Oct 2005 17:50:15 GMT

I am writing a book entitled "Hello Babylon", and I have a private focus group on tribe. There are about 70 members, but not very many that are actually actively responding and giving feedback, which I sometimes need. This book and it's publishing are part of my "manifestation" plan.

Would anyone here be interested in participating in the focus group?

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Looking for help...

Michael — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 05:04:54 GMT

I wish to convert, but have no idea where to begin my journey, if even if I can make it. If you can help me please do....IM me if you feel the need.

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Help Israel's environment today!

Ilana — Wed, 30 Nov 2005 23:19:17 GMT

It's easy to vote Green for Israel. Americans can register to vote for the Green Zionist Alliance in the World Zionist Congress. Please see my listing below for details, and let me know if you have any questions. You can also learn more at our website, www.greenzionism.org.
Thank you!
-Ilana

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ספרדים

FJ — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 23:01:10 GMT

I don't know.
You tell ME.

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Noahite Info...

Tue, 04 Oct 2005 21:51:32 GMT

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RAINBOW Laws
Noah's Seven Laws for Universal Humanity
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The Rainbow Covenant
All humanity on the Earth--as well as the creatures of the land--were uprooted and destroyed by the waters of the Flood in Noah's time. Noah and his family alone--along with the selected animal species--remained afloat on the waters until G-D's fury subsided. The reason for the destruction was disregard for the first Six Laws which G-D gave to Adam and Eve and their descendants. People were unwilling to change their evil ways. Humanity had become so corrupt that no repair was possible. The waters subsided. After 365 days in the ark, Noah and his family--along with all the animals--made their way onto dry ground into a new, cleansed world. Noah sacrificed to G-D, and G-D caused a rainbow to appear and said that it would be an eternal sign of the covenant between G-D and Noah (and his descendants), and all the Earth. That rainbow covenant symbolized a vow that G-D would never again bring a flood into the world to destroy all flesh. The Almighty reaffirmed to Noah the original Six Laws given to Adam and Eve to regulate human societal behavior (the relationships between G-D and individuals, and person to person) and added the Seventh Law after the Flood, hence the Seven Laws of Noah. This was a fresh beginning for the world.

G-D loves us and all His creation absolutely! He gave us the Seven Laws to protect us from destroying ourselves. The Seven Laws are the foundation for a G-dly human, earthly society. People are created in G-D's image. We are loved.

It's said by rabbis and scholars of the Torah and Talmud that to actually see a rainbow is something negative. It means that there is the need for judgment, but there is restraint from on High. It is known that in the generation of the Rashbi (Rabbi Shimon Bar Yohai) that a rainbow was never seen due to his extraordinary holiness - he protected the world. This was in the the mid second century CE.

The Seven Laws of Noah are directly taken from the first of the five books of the Torah which is called Genesis (Bereishis). The Torah is the first and holiest section of the Bible. These Seven Laws are binding upon all humanity. The descendants of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob who are known as the Jewish people received the Torah from G-D directly with an additional set of laws that are binding upon them for a total of 613 laws. The Jewish people, the "Light Unto Nations", have the stewardship of teaching humanity the Seven Laws of Noah.

RAINBOW Law # 1
One G-D (Creator of Time, Heaven and Earth)
Acknowledgment of One Almighty Timeless Creator (G-D). As well as not giving credibility to any other natural or unnatural entity, idol or phenomena. Even if there is an illusion of creative, supernatural or magical powers. G-D stands alone, no partners.

RAINBOW Law # 2
Blasphemy of G-D's name is forbidden (Innuendoes and insults of all types are included)
Not to take any of G-D's various names in vain. Not to use one of G-D's names in any disrespectful fashion or out of context. Fear of G-D has a very close interrelationship with this law and concept.

RAINBOW Law # 3
Do not murder
Mankind is G-d's most precious creation. Both body and soul are created in His image. The act of murder includes the intentional killing of a human being, suicide, and by most scholarly opinions, aborting a fetus after a 40 day period of gestation except to save the mother's life. The act of killing for self defense at any time or during times of war is not included in the prohibition against murder.

RAINBOW Law # 4
Immoral sexual acts are forbidden
Sexual relations are forbidden with certain relatives. This includes a son with a mother (even if his birth was a result of rape or seduction), a daughter with a father, a son with a father, a father with a daughter or a son with his father's sister or a mother's sister. Other totally forbidden relationships include a man with another man's wife, a man with another man (homosexual relations), any person whether male or female with an animal. Lesbianism is considered an immoral and unnatural relationship (though not stated as forbidden) that destroys the order of the world. Prostitution goes under the same category (not strictly forbidden according to the law) but is outside the realm of morality and violates the spirit of the Seven Universal Laws of Noah.

RAINBOW Law # 5
Do not steal
Theft is the broadest category with the most intricacy of all Seven Laws. The prohibition of theft is equally applicable to men and women in every aspect, detail and category. Theft is punishable regardless of whether the act was secretive or public. The courts will deal with revealed, known lawbreakers. Secretive theft will ultimately be punished by the Hand of Heaven. Stealing includes any amount of money or material goods, large or small, even the insignificant. Intellectual property such as music, books, formulas, programs and photographs is owned by the copyright, trademark or patent holder. Kidnapping is a form of theft as is rape or seduction. False weights and measures, overcharging, misrepresentation and lying are all forms of stealing. A dispute or the injuring of another person carries a liability that must be paid. Trespassing is a form of theft as well as the moving of landmarks on property. The withholding of wages that come due to a worker according to agreed upon terms is a form of theft as well as the failure to return a borrowed object. Dealing in stolen property falls into this category. An insidious form of theft is pollution and environmental destruction as well as quality of life issues. This includes the damaging of air, water, sight (offensive eyesores) and sound (decibel increases). Toxic chemical and/or radioactive level increases in the environment is a form of theft and may lead to the killing and/or damaging the health and well-being of the resident population.

RAINBOW Law # 6
Creation of a judicial system
The establishment of courts of law to institute justice, truth, righteousness and morality over society is an essential institution. The primary job of the court system is to uphold the Seven Laws of Noah as well as to establish a police force and army as needed. A judge in the Noahide court system should have as much of these seven qualities as possible given the society of the day: 1) wisdom, 2) humility, 3) fear of Heaven, 4) fear of sin, 5) contempt of ill-gotten money, property, or gain, 6) love of truth and 7) beloved by his fellow men as well as an excellent reputation. The judicial system of any country is a branch of the government. In a democratic society where judges are either elected by the people or appointed by elected government officials, each voting citizen needs to really consider, based on the Seven Laws of Noah, "who would G-d vote for?". An important quote to ponder upon: Rabban Shimon ben Gamliel says: "The world endures on three things - justice, truth, and peace, as it is said: 'Truth and the verdict of peace are you to adjudicate in your gates.'"

RAINBOW Law # 7
Do not eat the flesh of a living animal (added after the Flood)
Most authorities agree that this commandment was given by G-D to Noah and all of his descendants after the Flood (Mabul). The reason for this is because human beings were vegetarians before the Flood and for the act of saving the land animals, G-D gave us the right to consume them as well as to give us nutritional strength. The law states that an animal must be completely dead before any of its flesh can be consumed.

The above Laws are merely a very brief explanation of each of the Seven Laws of Noah. To learn more contact us for recommended reading materials and to find an authoritative and reliable teacher in your area.

Failure of a society to recognize, enforce and uphold, on a personal and official level, these Seven Laws of Noah will lead to its eventual destruction. G-D has given the Seven Laws to humanity as instructions for living. Their observance will lead to personal fulfillment and Peace on Earth.

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a poem i found while celebrating

angeladeyohalevi — Sat, 15 Oct 2005 02:04:54 GMT

i went to a different shul than usual for kol nidre services and in the machsor i found this poem. it echoed in my head through my yom kippur. i am looking at it again and again and i think it will shape my year to come. i just thought i would share. i wish i had written the holy teacher who authored it down as well, but i ran out of room on the tiny paper i was scribbling frantically on. the little girl i had borrowed it, and the pencil from desperately wanted her entertainment back!

(translated from the hebrew)

whom can i accuse, of whom can revenge demand
when i have borne deep suffering at my own hand

other hearts have held hatred for me
but my own heart hates me more than anyone knows

my body bears the wounds of relentless foes
but none can match my self inflicted wounds

i have been seduced for my destruction
but none have lured me more than my own eyes

i have been burned by countless fires
but none compare to the heat of my own desire

in traps i've been ensnared by old and young
but none have trapped me better than my own tongue

bandits have pursued me fast and fleet
but none pursue me faster than my feet

pain overwhelms me but no pain more than my rebellion
anguish increases but never faster than transgression

when can i blame, how can i function
when i am the source of my own destruction

i seek shelter for my soul which you alone did fashion
for you, our g*d and king, are enthroned upon compassion

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Local Leader Dies

kip-Cherone — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 17:58:45 GMT

Talk about "heros", and "role models."
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/news/article/0,1299,DRMN_3_4155898,00.html

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Early judiasm.

kip-Cherone — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 22:35:24 GMT

Ok, so I forgot what this thread was started by.

something about the religion jesus would have been serving, the way his followers would have recieved him, etc.

I'm going to go home now, but i'd love to see why you think jesus though himself to be the messiah. then i'll give you "my" (well, not really my, as i crib most things - grin) reason for why it was likely added 50-100 years after his death.

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Idolatry

ohsoverysassy1 — Tue, 27 Sep 2005 13:16:21 GMT

I've been embroiled in a discourse about "real Judaism" again.... An argument with FJ and Aileron about who "counts" as Jewish. This is an argument I'm weary of, and that has been in my face for 12 years now. The inconsistency between using Judaism as a spiritual springboard for a real relationship with our Creator vs. a list of rules and regulations to do perfectly so you can point to yourself and insist that the quality of your perfection is better than the quality of some one else's - is painful to me. It is on a global level, but it is on a personal level too.

I had certain hopes and dreams affiliated with my quest into our faith that have simply not been realized. At times, yes, wonderfully so. But mostly I'm exposed to a myopic view...and I am starting to think it's just simply "wrong" and nothing I say or do, no fight I present is going to matter. Let the black hats take over the world of Judaism once and for all and watch them implode with self righteousness and just be done with it already.

I call it Imabettajewthanyew....to be funny, but honestly it doesn't make me laugh much anymore. It makes me stay away from shul, away from the community, and it makes me want to protect my children from people like these instead of expose them to them. Not exactly the way I'd planned it at all.

So I'm cleaning the floor after the last exchange, watching the dust come up on the cloth as I wipe it clean. I'm thinking about High Holidays and Pesach and how we actually practice our faith, and the way we ask for forgiveness. The dust is wiped away and floor shines, and isn't that what is supposed to happen to us now?

The thought of what we become "slaves" to encroaches. I wonder to myself, if we are just dispassionately following a rule we refuse to understand the spiritual significance of, aren't we slaves to something else yet again? Is it blasphemy to say that following rules, especially rules that have been distorted and twisted for the aggrandizement of an individual or a small group of Jews is nothing more than idolatry with a capital "I"? If I worship money, if I worship another God, if I worship a person....and I call it religion or I call it spirituality that is Idolatry. Isn't it possible then to contort our own understanding of our own faith in the exact same way?

I just can't believe in my heart of hearts that God wants me to hate someone else because they don't understand things in the way that I do. Or that it makes me "right" and them "wrong" not to have the same understanding. I can't believe he doesn't want me to treat other people with value and respect and honor, to love them into healing.

It's times like these that I find our faith, or what is presented as our faith by the very few, a burden and not a joy. It's times like these I want to reject the structure and the dogma and the people and be free of the whole thing. How many times in my life have I seen what I set out to be a good and positive journey shat upon by people who thwart the good?

Countless. Unfortunately it has been countless times.

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Textbook Review

kip-Cherone — Mon, 10 Oct 2005 15:22:30 GMT

Does anyone know the Text "Religion of Israel, a Short History" (oh, the irony) by William DOORLY.

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The ADL has lost its' marbles

Fri, 30 Sep 2005 02:53:14 GMT

http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/09/29/southern.baptists.ap/index.html

In the same way fundie xians find images of jesus in odd bits of garage tools, it seem to me the ADL sees an antisemite at every street corner.

It's all part of the goy'm intergalactic plot.

freaking crackpots.

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new matisyahu audio interview (real topics)

maer — Mon, 03 Oct 2005 18:19:57 GMT

hello folks,

i conducted an audio interview with Matisyahu the other week when he was in SF. we focused on subjects that matis doesn't typically get to speak on. (way beyond "hey, isn't it ironic that you're a devout religious person in a crazy rock world?")

Fake Science Lab Report

http://www.fakescience.com/labreport.htm show #17

or via iTunes > Podcasts > Fake Science

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La la, the witch is dead

FJ — Thu, 15 Sep 2005 04:16:41 GMT

Yeah, he appears to be gone...exorcised from your forum. Maybe now you can all get back to whatever it is that want to do.

Best regards,
FJ

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You've got to love them in Brooklyn

adamlink — Thu, 29 Sep 2005 20:41:19 GMT

According to the Associated Press, a Sept. 12, 2005, photo released by the Brooklyn borough president's office shows a sign on the Brooklyn side of the Williamsburg Bridge proclaims 'Leaving Brooklyn: Oy Vey!'

I have uploaded the photo....something to smile about.

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REIKI AVODAH ZARAH?

Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:56:13 GMT

i was told that reiki isnt a very jewish thing at all... that the symbolisms are considered avodah zarah...is this true?

T

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Isralie v. Hebrew

kip-Cherone — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 21:14:43 GMT

Ok, i have a lingustic question that ticked my mind, when listening to Noa. How similar is modern State Isralie to so called "traditional" hebrew; and, if anyone knows, what is generally the blends of hebrew with other langauges that are spoken in daily life of Orthodox jews who choose to cloister themselves. In documentaries, I often hear germanic sounding words, mixed with what i woudl suspect are hebrew words.

thanks.

and, if anyone is fluent in modern Israli, feel like translating part of a song?

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NOTE: Humor. If you have no sense of humor, ignore this thread.

adamlink — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 03:04:38 GMT

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On the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, there is a ceremony called Tashlich. Jews traditionally go to the ocean, a stream, or a river to pray and throw bread crumbs into the water. Symbolically, the fish devour their sins.
Occasionally, people ask what kind of bread crumbs should be thrown. Here are suggestions for breads which may be most appropriate for your specific sins and "misbehaviors":

For ordinary sins
White Bread

For erotic sins
French Bread

For particularly dark sins
Pumpernickel

For complex sins
Multi-Grain

For twisted sins
Pretzels

For tasteless sins
Rice Cakes

For sins of indecision
Waffles

For sins committed in haste
Matzoh

For sins of chutzpah
Fresh Bread

For substance abuse
Stoned Wheat

For use of heavy drugs
Poppy Seed

For petty larceny
Stollen

For committing auto theft
Caraway

For timidity/cowardice
Milk Toast

For ill-temperedness
Sourdough

For silliness, eccentricity
Nut Bread

For not giving full value
Shortbread

For jingoism, chauvinism
Yankee Doodles

For excessive irony
Rye Brea d

For unnecessary chances
Hero Bread

For telling bad jokes/puns
Corn Bread

For war-mongering
Kaiser Rolls

For dressing immodestly
Tarts

For causing injury to others
Tortes

For lechery and promiscuity
Hot Buns

For promiscuity with gentiles
Hot Cross Buns

For racist attitudes
Crackers

For sophisticated racism
Ritz Crackers

For being holier than thou
Bagels

For abrasiveness
Grits

For dropping in without notice
Popovers

For over-eating
Stuffing

For impetuosity
Quick Bread

For indecent photography
Cheesecake

For raising your voice too often
Challah

For pride and egotism
Puff Pastry

For sycophancy, ass-kissing
Brownies

For being overly smothering
Angel Food Cake

For laziness
Any long loaf

For trashing the environment
Dumplings

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Jewish Canonization

Mon, 26 Sep 2005 15:43:57 GMT

Anyone know how jewish canonization affected/was affected by Christian canonization? For instance why are the same books in the Torah/Prophets etc. as in the OT ? You'd think some of the Essene stuff would have been of note?

Also, I don't think rabbi's usually quote chapter and verse. (Not sure, just what I've noticed) Why is this?

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Judaism 101

adamlink — Mon, 26 Sep 2005 21:20:53 GMT

Has anyone looked at this site at all:
http://www.jewfaq.org/

Does it seem well founded in fact? Would you refer someone here who is doing research on Judaism? Or if not, are there any sites you would recommend?

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Sacrifices

Tue, 27 Sep 2005 04:28:37 GMT

I couldn't find this in the FAQ.

From an orthodox (or other) viewpoint why have the animal sacrifices been stopped? Is it because of the destruction of the temple? If so what is now used for propitious atonement?

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Matisyahu Tix 9/21/05 San Fran

Wed, 21 Sep 2005 18:24:08 GMT

Willing to pay top dollar for 2 tix for tonite.
Here's your chance to make some awesome margins off dumb ol' me.

posted in Judaism - 5 replies

male circumcision

rurr — Thu, 15 Sep 2005 19:31:35 GMT

Is circumcision an essential part of being a Jewish man? Why? What's the context/history behind this?

Thanks.

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Looking for Torah Nerds

Thu, 08 Sep 2005 19:46:30 GMT

I'm an atheist from a christian cultural background. I have researched christianity for several years and understand it better than many pastors and priests but when it comes to judaism I'm pretty dumbed up.

I am looking for materials on Judaic view of Jesus. I already have "Jewish people Jewish thought" and several conversations with Rabbis, other books etc, but the subject is cursoraly treated.

It is probably an FAQ, but I'd like to see the subject treated more in depth than a dismissal based on monotheism and antedated scriptural materials. I would also be interested in the thoughts on the Kaballah guy's potential messiaship etc. from a literalist orthodox perspective...

Anyone point me in the right direction? In return I can answer your most esoteric christany questions.

Thanks in advance!

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Antisemtism and Anti-Israel Postings on Tribe.net

Aileron — Sun, 08 May 2005 21:23:34 GMT

There is a user calling herself Ladygodiva who has been posting Tribe "listings" for at least the past three days, each one of which is either antisemitic or ant-Israel. They show up on my home page for New York City.

Here is the most recent one.

newyork.tribe.net/tribe/ser.../template/pub,listing,ViewListing.vm

You might, if you wish, ask abuse@tribe.net, why this stuff is not put on a specific tribe where people could debate it rather than being blasted to all of the membership.

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Jewish Community in New Orleans Hurricane Relief Fund

Aileron — Thu, 01 Sep 2005 22:50:00 GMT

I gave a donation to the Red Cross earlier today for the Hurricane victims. I was surprised to learn that no Jewish organization was listed along with the Salvation Army and Christian Charitiies. Why this happened, I don't know, but if you wish to donate to a Jewish relief organization, please visit:

www.chabadneworleans.com

As all may know, Chabad helps all without regard to religion.

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Jewish-ness

kanch_bud — Sat, 02 Jul 2005 17:26:15 GMT

Hi I'm new to this tribe. I want to ask:

What do you feel makes one Jewish? What makes someone NOT Jewish?

Is Jewish-ness, like Chinese-ness, a linguistic differentiation or a personal choice based on appearence or belief system?

What might be a central image or myth of Jewishness, in your opinion?

Warm regards,

Paul Bard.

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Jewish Enough?

Myrrhia — Sat, 18 Jun 2005 03:46:24 GMT

I identify myself as Jewish, and I believe in G-d. My mother is Jewish, but my father isn't and as I grew up I did not feel very strongly connected to the Jewish community. I did not go to temple or temple school or have a Bat Mitzvah. We would celebrate Passover and the high holy days and these were very important to me, even as a little girl.
I have always felt attracted to other Jews, feeling a great affinity for them, like a family tie, but this feeling was always coupled with a great sense of insecurity. I was always afraid that I wasn't "Jewish enough."
Has anyone else ever felt this way?

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