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: Religion & Spirituality
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September 23rd, 2009
A Jewish grandmother thinks about identity and intermarriage
I'm not a fan of circumcision, though the bris milah is required for male Jewish children and is considered an essential component of Jewish identity. ... |
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September 20th, 2009
Stop wasting so much time figuring out what to do
I was on a retreat this weekend, and do you know what one of the little pleasures was for me? Coming to the dining room ... |
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September 16th, 2009
A young minister reflects on her encounters with evangelism
Union Square is a historic and lively outdoor space in Manhattan, known for its plethora of restaurants, live entertainment, farmers ... |
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September 7th, 2009
Discernment is about uncovering what you already know
I've written several columns here with suggestions that are rather directive — get enough sleep, use the downturn to find your calling, ... |
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August 25th, 2009
How I decided not to become a priest
Around the middle of last February, just as the Lenten spirit of penitence was starting to kick in, an unexpected guest turned up at evening ... |
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August 24th, 2009
The gonzo rabbi talks about his new book, finding growth in adversity and seeing G-d everywhere
Niles Goldstein is famous for taking Judaism back to its roots: tradition, rebellion, mysticism and G-d. His last book, Gonzo Judaism, showed the exciting, provocative ... |
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August 17th, 2009
Busted Halo talks with the jazz pianist-composer-vocalist about music and faith
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August 10th, 2009
Avoiding triggers and staying connected to God
Ever want to bite someone's head off just because they had the misfortune to cross your path when you hadn't eaten lunch? Or hadn't gotten ... |
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August 9th, 2009
Shrugging my way toward Bethlehem
It's Thursday night. Work is off my back for the day. Friday is just ahead and the air is crisp and cool as I head ... |
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July 27th, 2009
An indie writer drops her ironic distance and finds her faith
On a chilly April night, I'm standing on the stone altar of my childhood church, forehead dripping with chrism, when the guy next to me ... |
