Judaism
Gay Clergy Ban May Be Dropped by Some Synagogues
Conservative Jewish scholars on Wednesday adopted new policies that will give gays the chance to serve as clergy.
Maimonides
Within the context of the twelfth century and even without, Maimonides's reasoning and broad-mindedness are quite awe-inspiring. Equally respected by Muslims, Christians and Jews, he can be considered a precursor of the Renaissance.
Judaism: The Multiple Perspectives of Judaism and Jewish Traditions
Regardless of your religious background, the Web is a great resource to learn more about the religions of the world, such as Judaism.
History of Kabbalah: ARI - the Foundation of Modern Kabbalah
The Ari, a 16th century Kabbalist, completely reshaped the method of Kabbalah study. He opened up the Kabbalistic wisdom to the masses, enabling any person to study it, regardless of age, gender or nationality.
Kabbalah - Jewish Mysticism
What is Kabbalah? The Jewish Mystic book and way of life - a short explanation about the meaning of Kabbalah
History of Kabbalah: The Story of The Book of Zohar
The Book of Zohar is the fundamental Kabbalistic text, and although it was written 19 centuries ago, it was intended for our time.
History of Kabbalah: Adam and Abraham
Adam, a man who lived 5768 years ago, was the first Kabbalist. And Abraham, an inhabitant of Ancient Mesopotamia, became the founder of the first group of Kabbalists, later to be called "Israel."
Kabbalah: God is Altruistic Nature
Of all parts of Nature, only man puts his own interest before the needs of the system. Kabbalah shows how we can operate according to the altruistic laws of Nature, which in Kabbalah is the same as God.
Introduction To Jewish Mysticism And Kabbalah
When non-Jews ask about Judaism, they commonly ask questions like: What is the nature of God? Do you believe in heaven and hell? What happens to us after death? The answers to questions like these characterize most religions. While Jewish law (Talmud) focuses on what it is God wants from man, the area of Judaism and Jewish thought that discusses these issues falls under the realm of Jewish mysticism and the Kabbalah.
Jews Back Leader
Germany's main Jewish organisation said yesterday that it still supported "unreservedly" its deputy leader, a celebrity talk show host who is under investigation for alleged drug possession. The head of the Central Council of Jews, Paul Spiegel, said: "As long as there is no final result...
Word is made flesh as God reveals himself... as a fish
An obscure Jewish sect in New York has been gripped in awe by what it believes to be a mystical visitation by a 20lb carp that was heard shouting in Hebrew, in what many Jews worldwide are hailing as a modern miracle.
Israeli liberalism may not be dead. But it needs a lot of help
Aqraba is an Arab village on the west bank of the Jordan River. These stony hills formed the heartland of the Jewish tribes in biblical times. Here they picked their olives, just as the Palestinians would today, if they could. But they cannot, because modern Jews, settled in the hills around them, won't let them.
The heart of the matter
At the corner of Allenby Street in Tel Aviv, Yaakov Chen, 87, was talking to anyone who would listen about what he saw as he rushed from his bookshop.
TV Chief Attacks 'one-sided' Palestinian Documentary
Michael Green, chairman of Carlton Communications, has disowned a John Pilger documentary on the Palestinians, made and transmitted by his own company and condemned as one-sided by the Israeli embassy, the Board of Deputies of British Jews, and Conservative Friends of Israel.
Now Every Jew Must Decide
The Israeli right is calling for the chief rabbi's resignation. Advocates of peace must defend him. The chief rabbi has made waves before, but never like this. His comments to this newspaper - noting that the conflict with the Palestinians was forcing Israel into positions "incompatible" with Judaism's deepest ideals and "corrupting" of Israeli culture - have reverberated far beyond Britain's Jewish community.
Sacks is right: all violence corrupts
Israel has the right to protect itself, but there is a price to pay. Two days ago I returned from my third visit to Israel in the past four months. On this visit, I was accompanied by my two daughters, aged 11 and nine.
Suburban battle lines
The long-resisted go-ahead for a Jewish eruv in London is a victory for multi-ethnic and religious tolerance.
The Ari, a 16th century Kabbalist, completely reshaped the method of Kabbalah study. He opened up the Kabbalistic wisdom to the masses, enabling any person to study it, regardless of age, gender or nationality.
Kabbalah - Jewish Mysticism
What is Kabbalah? The Jewish Mystic book and way of life - a short explanation about the meaning of Kabbalah
History of Kabbalah: The Story of The Book of Zohar
The Book of Zohar is the fundamental Kabbalistic text, and although it was written 19 centuries ago, it was intended for our time.
History of Kabbalah: Adam and Abraham
Adam, a man who lived 5768 years ago, was the first Kabbalist. And Abraham, an inhabitant of Ancient Mesopotamia, became the founder of the first group of Kabbalists, later to be called "Israel."
Kabbalah: God is Altruistic Nature
Of all parts of Nature, only man puts his own interest before the needs of the system. Kabbalah shows how we can operate according to the altruistic laws of Nature, which in Kabbalah is the same as God.
Introduction To Jewish Mysticism And Kabbalah
When non-Jews ask about Judaism, they commonly ask questions like: What is the nature of God? Do you believe in heaven and hell? What happens to us after death? The answers to questions like these characterize most religions. While Jewish law (Talmud) focuses on what it is God wants from man, the area of Judaism and Jewish thought that discusses these issues falls under the realm of Jewish mysticism and the Kabbalah.
Jews Back Leader
Germany's main Jewish organisation said yesterday that it still supported "unreservedly" its deputy leader, a celebrity talk show host who is under investigation for alleged drug possession. The head of the Central Council of Jews, Paul Spiegel, said: "As long as there is no final result...
Word is made flesh as God reveals himself... as a fish
An obscure Jewish sect in New York has been gripped in awe by what it believes to be a mystical visitation by a 20lb carp that was heard shouting in Hebrew, in what many Jews worldwide are hailing as a modern miracle.
Israeli liberalism may not be dead. But it needs a lot of help
Aqraba is an Arab village on the west bank of the Jordan River. These stony hills formed the heartland of the Jewish tribes in biblical times. Here they picked their olives, just as the Palestinians would today, if they could. But they cannot, because modern Jews, settled in the hills around them, won't let them.
The heart of the matter
At the corner of Allenby Street in Tel Aviv, Yaakov Chen, 87, was talking to anyone who would listen about what he saw as he rushed from his bookshop.
TV Chief Attacks 'one-sided' Palestinian Documentary
Michael Green, chairman of Carlton Communications, has disowned a John Pilger documentary on the Palestinians, made and transmitted by his own company and condemned as one-sided by the Israeli embassy, the Board of Deputies of British Jews, and Conservative Friends of Israel.
Now Every Jew Must Decide
The Israeli right is calling for the chief rabbi's resignation. Advocates of peace must defend him. The chief rabbi has made waves before, but never like this. His comments to this newspaper - noting that the conflict with the Palestinians was forcing Israel into positions "incompatible" with Judaism's deepest ideals and "corrupting" of Israeli culture - have reverberated far beyond Britain's Jewish community.
Sacks is right: all violence corrupts
Israel has the right to protect itself, but there is a price to pay. Two days ago I returned from my third visit to Israel in the past four months. On this visit, I was accompanied by my two daughters, aged 11 and nine.
Suburban battle lines
The long-resisted go-ahead for a Jewish eruv in London is a victory for multi-ethnic and religious tolerance.