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respect
Hebrew word of the week: Kavod
The term meaning honor and respect is very important in any society, but even more so in Middle Eastern societies.
Commanding respect vs. demanding respect
“For not as a human sees [does the Lord see]; humans see only what is visible, but the Lord sees into the heart.” — I Samuel 16:7
Madoff’s Redemption
It\’s like a quadruple shot of cheap vodka that you drink quickly on an empty stomach. You feel disgusted and drunk at the same time.
Report: Respect for Religious Freedom Downl in Israel; Grandfather, Mother Charged in Girl’s Murd
An increase in \”societal abuses and discrimination\” against \”some evangelical Christian groups as well as Messianic Jews\” has contributed to a \”slight decline in respect for religious freedom\” in Israel, according to the State Department\’s Annual Report on International Religious Freedom.
Have We Lost Respect for Each Other?
From my own experience and from the reports in The Jewish Journal, it is evident that it has become more and more difficult to plan for a dialogue between fellow Jews on the subject of Israel — much easier to organize a discussion between Christian and Jewish leadership or even between Islamic and Jewish representatives.
Restoration’s Silver Lining
Silversmith David Friedman has the unique ability to trace the origin of almost every antique that comes across his desk.
Jew in a Gentile World
I found a job! After spending three years in Jerusalem, I am now gainfully employed in Orange County. I\’m also in deep culture shock. Before moving to Israel I had lived in Los Angeles, where Jews abounded at each of my jobs. I rarely interacted with non-Jews in Israel, much less worked with them.
Taking the First Step
More than 40 rabbis, from Orthodox to Reform, look for ways to increase respect among Jews
Taking the First Step
More than 40 rabbis, from Orthodox to Reform, look for ways to increase respect among Jews