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Slate – In short, these two mass killings mark a profound shift, the transition of Judaism from an immutable ethnic identity to a freely chosen religion, from blood to belief. Chapter 10 The four-faced cherubim return, riding their pimped-out chariots.

Majority In Conservative Judaism Support Gay Ordinations Survey Finds
365 Gay – (New York City) A national survey of Conservative Jews has found a majority support a ruling last month that permits the ordination of gay rabbis and blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples. The poll was commissioned by The Jewish Theological

Aussie’s pulpit damage is finally repaired
News.com.au – The Islamic world calls the site al-Aqsa and the Dome of the Rock, while Judaism reveres it as the Temple Mount, reputedly the site of Jerusalem’s two ruined temples. The western wall of the second temple stands directly below the west side of the

No New Year Celebration for SUVs
Belief.Net – In the spirit of the rabbinic tradition, Beliefnet has asked three rabbis to create a virtual Talmud, blogging on Judaism and the world today. Unlike the talmudic arguments of old, the interactivity of Virtual Talmud makes it possible for any member

Israeli Arab official favors pragmatism
The Washington Times – Although many of his Arab political colleagues rail against symbols that equate the state with Judaism, such as the Star of David flag, Mr. Majadele is more concerned with practical matters, such as improving educational standards for Israeli Arab

Diversity discussions offered
Evansville Courier-Press – The group includes representatives from Islam and Judaism, along with four varieties of Christianity: evangelical, mainline Protestant, Catholic and African-American. This makeup isn’t intended to represent Evansville’s entire religious spectrum, O