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Praying together in Jerusalem unites Christians, Muslims and Jews
Rabbi Nahman of Breslov taught that it is best to pray with the simplicity of a child; talking to God as if He were your best friend. But what...
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Prayer, Art and Awards
Elijah’s Contribution to Peace in Jerusalem October 2015 was a very difficult month in Jerusalem, with the outbreak of the latest round of...
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Four Types of Freedom
On Friday night at the Pesach seder, Jews around the world will celebrate our freedom. We will recall the miracle of our liberation from slavery...
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Overcoming Evil with Faith – A Passover Lesson from Kansas City
It’s all about the battle of good and evil. Arguably, all Jewish festivals touch upon this theme in one way or another. Whether they celebrate...
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Mercy without boundaries
Not all the news from Jerusalem is about hatred violence. There is also love and mercy. A few days ago, Bishop William Shomali, auxiliary bishop...
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Memory and Hope: Forgiveness, Healing, and Interfaith Relations
Memory and Hope: Forgiveness, Healing, and Interfaith Relations We are proud to announce that the fourth volume of the Interreligious Reflections...
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Women want their day
In honour of International Women’s Day, we are posting this reflection. “In spite of precious ancient religious resources that may be...
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Friendship Across Religions: Theological Perspectives on Interreligious Friendship
We are proud to announce that the third volume of the Interreligious Reflections series, “Friendship Across Religions: Theological Perspectives...
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Pope John Paul and the Scandal of Love: A Rabbi’s Perspective
A dead Pope, made a Saint since his passing away, and his secret love life is a hot item in the news. Oddly enough, it is headline news in Israel...
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Lord of the Flies
“Lord of the Flies” was on television last week and for the first time since I first read the disturbing novel nearly 50 years ago, I...