Tag: religion

Israeli Justice minister, Ayelet Shaked, who is very popular among many in Israelis, came out with an astounding statement, that she would be willing to give citizenship 2 half a million Arabs living in Area C. What is Area C, and what would giving half a million Arabs citizenship mean to Israel and it's security? Also, last week several Arab countries sat down with Israel at the same table in order to fight their common enemy, Iran. This is a historical event. What does it mean?

Have you ever experienced a moment of absolute clarity, where you know without a doubt that you are in the right place, doing what you are supposed to be doing?

When you see injustice and hear about a wrong, what do you do? Some are apathetic, some cry 'for shame' and others take action. How should we respond to the many wrongs that come to our attention? Many get frustrated when they try to make a change for the good, and feel that their efforts were in vain as little change takes place. Is it our responsibility to try and make a difference in the face of the myriad corrupt and unfair proceedings that go on around us?

Have you ever been so hungry, you’d consider looking in the garbage can for food? In today's segment Penina talks with author Bracha Goetz who talks about her own search for spiritual nourishment.

To what extent should we take our feelings into account when we make a decision. For small decisions like what I am going to eat for breakfast to much larger decisions like who I am going to marry, how great a role should my feelings about the matter effect my final decision? My mind and heart are generally the two parts of myself that I consult in any decision. Should one take a primary role over the other or do both get equal weight?

Tamar speaks with Shannon Nuszen, a journalist, photographer and Jewish activist about an evening they attended on how to improve Israel's image in the media. Tamar also weighs in on the topic and will continue the interview with Shannon on her next show. Connect with Shannon at: www.facebook.com/shannon.nuszen

There is an innate need in every person to feel good about themselves. Why is it that for some, feeling good comes at the expense of putting someone else down. The higher road that leads to longer lasting feelings of real self-worth come from doing good for others. Raising another up through kindness and compassion are the true source of internal strength and self-worth. How can we help ourselves...and others choose the higher road.

There appears to be a trend of some of the more educated class of Arabs living in Gaza who are choosing to leave for another country, to make a better life for themselves and their children. What is making them want to leave, and how hard is it?

YAFFED's argument is that as many as 39 NYC yeshivas are not complying with the DOE's core subjects requirement, which throws a dark shadow on all the city's yeshivas.

Stopping short of threatening to haul yeshiva students into reeducation camps, the guide prohibits yeshivas to teach that same-sex marriages "should not be recognized as being lawful."

As Rabbi Bender puts it, the miraculous growth of Jewish schools in America is not a result of the growth of the Jewish community, but its cause.

To a certain degree, our life is a reflection of the choices we have made. To a certain degree, our life is a reflection of G-dly designed features and circumstances custom designed for each of us. Where do fate and choice meet? Understanding this is the key to living the good life!

The Tosefta Sanhedrin 13:1 tells us that the Righteous of all nations have a share in the world to come – Judaism does not believe that people need to become Jewish in order to go to heaven. Today Penina will be speaking with a couple who are Noahides – righteous Gentiles who are not Jewish but love the Torah. Her guests, Jason and Cherrie Lacross will inspire you as they share their spiritual journey and talk about what it’s like to be Noahides. Another incredibly inspiring episode of Leap of Faith you won’t want to miss!

In one morning, in one area, there were already over 25 stoning/explosives attacks on Israelis. Where and why is this happening? Has the Israeli government's defense strategy gone stale? Also, what will happen now with the US removing its troops from Syria, and it's defense secretary leaving his position?

The Mashgiach (supervisor), Rabbi Shlomo Peli, told Kikar Hashabbat that the yeshiva leaders are absolutely opposed to wearing these tzitzis.

Judaism is the original monotheistic religion. Everyone else just copies.

The Qaqf's statement is highly unusual, and, for what it's worth, not supported by facts on the ground.

No other religious group came even close in terms of the number of members born to the group who want to have nothing at all to do with its beliefs.

From pro-Israel Christian, Salazar became a bona fide anti-Zionist Jewish activist.

New York State Law requires nonpublic schools to provide instruction "substantially equivalent to that provided in public schools."

Simple logic suggests that the number of actual Jews in the Reform and Reconstructionist movements is bound to grow even smaller as the number of "interfaith" marriages grow.

What are the parameters of free will and how will understanding this fundamental concept change the way of live my life? . .

Not surprisingly, a full 84% of the Arab public thinks there was no need to legislate the Nationality Law.

There's a saying that sometimes we are our own worst enemy. Why is it that we often sabotage ourselves from becoming who we really want to be and attaining the quality relationships that we really want to have? What we should really be is our own best friend only making choices that help us become better. What stands in our way?

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How far should I expand myself to include care of others and the world around me. I know that there is a Torah value of loving kindness. How far outside of my immediate circle of myself and my family does this value extend? Should I go out of my way to help a neighbor in need?

Tuition in Jewish American schools has reached $40,000 a year per child.

According to Anadolu, Oktar has been placed on a wanted list issued by Combating Financial Crimes department of the provincial police.

What does it mean to truly love another? Is it possibly to love someone who is so essentially different than myself?

"He ran past us, knife in hand. I felt very uncomfortable and instructed my friends to move a little faster." Then came the shock: "When I turned around, I saw the man was following us. Suddenly he started to sprint."