Nina Amir
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High Holy Day Terminology Says: Its Sinful Not to Set a Target and Try to Hit the Mark
Most people don't realize that through its choice of words, the Old Testament places emphasis on goal setting. In fact, it seems that God expects us to set targets for ourselves and at least to try to hit them. No matter our religious orientation or lack thereof, we can all learn something from the use of the world sin in the Old Testament, or Torah, and in Jewish... (posted by Nina 2 years 257 days ago.)
Most people don't realize that through its choice of words, the Old Testament places emphasis on goal setting. In fact, it seems that God expects us to set targets for ourselves and at least to try to hit them. No matter our religious orientation or lack thereof, we can all learn something from the use of the world sin in the Old Testament, or Torah, and in Jewish... (posted by Nina 2 years 257 days ago.)
What We Can Learn From Moses about Spirituality, Achievement and Faith
Recently I was thinking about Passover and ways to teach about this Jewish holiday so that people of all faiths and spiritual backgrounds would find the holiday interesting. Also, I'm always looking for people to talk about that can inspire me and others to greatness. I realized that in the story of the Israelites exodus from Egypt, Moses really serves as quite an inspirational... (posted by Nina 3 years 57 days ago.)
Recently I was thinking about Passover and ways to teach about this Jewish holiday so that people of all faiths and spiritual backgrounds would find the holiday interesting. Also, I'm always looking for people to talk about that can inspire me and others to greatness. I realized that in the story of the Israelites exodus from Egypt, Moses really serves as quite an inspirational... (posted by Nina 3 years 57 days ago.)
Passover and Easter's Common Theme: Courage Comes From Faith
Spring brings with it not only flowers, sunshine and warmer weather but two important religious holidays: Easter and Passover. While Passover commemorates the Israelites freedom from slavery in Egypt, Easter commemorates Jesus' resurrection and ascension. These seem like positive holidays, but the climax of the Biblical stories are preceded by some fairly heavy topics that include such dark... (posted by Nina 4 years 66 days ago.)
Spring brings with it not only flowers, sunshine and warmer weather but two important religious holidays: Easter and Passover. While Passover commemorates the Israelites freedom from slavery in Egypt, Easter commemorates Jesus' resurrection and ascension. These seem like positive holidays, but the climax of the Biblical stories are preceded by some fairly heavy topics that include such dark... (posted by Nina 4 years 66 days ago.)
Sometimes Lighting Chanukah Candles Leaves Us in the Dark
Despite the fact that the observance of Chanukah revolves around the lighting of candles in the menorah, often Jews find themselves in the dark when it comes to making this holiday meaningful and spiritual. Much like Christmas, Chanukah has become a holiday about consumerism rather than about God, miracles and struggles for religious freedom. Just as the Maccabi's fought back against the Syrians... (posted by Nina 4 years 187 days ago.)
Despite the fact that the observance of Chanukah revolves around the lighting of candles in the menorah, often Jews find themselves in the dark when it comes to making this holiday meaningful and spiritual. Much like Christmas, Chanukah has become a holiday about consumerism rather than about God, miracles and struggles for religious freedom. Just as the Maccabi's fought back against the Syrians... (posted by Nina 4 years 187 days ago.)
Six Ways to Invite God to Thanksgiving Dinner
Just like the Pilgrims so long ago, when most people sit down to Thanksgiving dinner they express gratitude for the heaping plate of food before them. Unlike the Pilgrims, however, whose thanks were offered specifically to God in heartfelt prayers, today too many people's words of gratitude are offered in a cursory manner. Before putting that first forkful of turkey into their mouths, they say their prayers... (posted by Nina 4 years 195 days ago.)
Just like the Pilgrims so long ago, when most people sit down to Thanksgiving dinner they express gratitude for the heaping plate of food before them. Unlike the Pilgrims, however, whose thanks were offered specifically to God in heartfelt prayers, today too many people's words of gratitude are offered in a cursory manner. Before putting that first forkful of turkey into their mouths, they say their prayers... (posted by Nina 4 years 195 days ago.)
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