held captive in concentration camps in Auschwitz. They were forced against their own free will (rights). Most were tortured‚ or either killed. Only few survived this madness. Take Moshe the Beadle for example. Moshe was a man of work at a Hasidic Synagogue. He was very poor‚ but a man of his word‚ and strived to do his best. Elie’s father thinks his son is too young to learn Kabbalah‚ and
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down. Kabbalists also believed that the two triangles represented humanity’s good and evil and that the star could be used as protection against evil spirits. Menorah The Menorah is a candelabrum with seven candles that is displayed in Jewish synagogues. The original design for the menorah is in the Torah‚ and it was used in rituals in
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hundred residents. Forests and rural fields encircled this small town. Gentiles tended to live outside of the town to cut off from Jewish society‚ while Jews lived in Shtetl proper. The streets were unpaved‚ the houses built of wood shabbily. Only synagogue building looks likes that it is only built by stones. Compare with that‚ Christian Church
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All about diversity! Judaism The symbol of Judaism is the Star of David. Judaism originated in the Middle East over 3500 years ago. It was founded by Moses‚ although Jews trace their history back to Abraham. Jews believe that there is a single God who not only created the universe‚ but with whom every Jew can have an individual and personal relationship. They believe that God continues to work in the world‚ affecting everything that people do. The Jewish relationship with God is a covenant
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The Star of David. The symbol for Jewish religion and the emblem of the state of Israel‚ most commonly known for its use during WWII in present day society. The star became popular in 1897 and began it’s debut on synagogues during the 17th century. The Magen David or Shield of David‚ more commonly known as the Star of David‚ actually has no biblical reference yet is attributed to have deep theological significance. In the middle ages‚ Jews often were required to wear badges to identify themselves
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strict attitudes towards conversion and intermarrying with Gentiles or non-Jews. When Ness and I visited Shaare Zion‚ a local synagogue‚ Ness showed me where it had escribed on the door a Hebrew phrase which meant something along the lines of‚ “We will not conduct marriages involving non-Jews.” As a result of a 1940s edict‚ this rule is reinforced of annually in synagogues to feed fear that intermarrying would lead to illegitimate conversions and be a detriment to the cultural and religious integrity
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Danny and Reuven represent deeply committed friends. Their live intertwine when historical circumstances ‚ religious realities‚ and their father’s differences in child rearing dramatically affect their respective senses of security and happiness. Danny and Reuven‚ an Unbelievable Friendship On one side of the visible light spectrum is ultra-violet rays‚ and on the other‚ infrared rays. If two people were to stand on a visible light spectrum and represent their personalities based on where each
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Traditional Roles of Women in Religion and the Challenges Imposed by Modern Society A man is incomplete without a woman‚ and a woman is incomplete without a man. These two species work together to keep the cycle of life going. One cannot function without the other but one is also different from the other. Religion has divided and has helped men and women understand their duties and responsibilities. There is a great deal of balance between these roles. According to all three religious traditions
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In my opinion‚ the most significant chapter in the Johnstone text would have to be Chapter 15. It’s about the discussion of the future viewpoint on religion is addressed. Religion in its historical context‚ and as a society‚ we will not have faith until today without substantial foundation. However‚ I believe Chapter 15 is significant because as a society we must also know what religion has to offer in the future as well as have an insight on the possibilities that might occur based on what has
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References: Friedman‚ H. (2012). Personality: Classic theories and modern research. (5th ed.). Boston‚ MA: Pearson unk. (2012). The synagogue‚ church of all nations. Information about T.B. Joshua Retrieved from http://www.scoan.org/ Hoffman‚ F. (1993‚ May 30). We should remember we are not islands unto ourselves. Retrieved from http://www.all-creatures.org/sermons97/s30may93.html
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