Palestinian and Israeli Narratives of History and Conflict

Summary The following videos present various narratives and comments about the history of Palestine and Israel from differing perspectives. Some of the videos below would be considered dishonest propaganda by those who oppose whatever view is being presented. Some of these videos will likely contradict what you believe. Others will affirm what you believe. We’d… Continue reading Palestinian and Israeli Narratives of History and Conflict

The Pull of Religious Tradition – Through the Eyes of a Sikh

“There is nothing in the world’s pleasures, or idols, or forbidden books that can tempt me anymore.” ~ Chaim Kovler, Rosh Hashana 1948, from the film The Quarrel There’s a perception that the more orthodox religious traditions use charismatic and authoritarian leadership to oppress followers with threats of damnation and thus they establish a wall… Continue reading The Pull of Religious Tradition – Through the Eyes of a Sikh

Rabbi David Wolpe Refuses to Join Group of Over 600 “Rabbis for Obama” – Gets Chosen to Offer Convocation Prayer at DNC

Rabbi David Wolpe refuses to endorse Barack Obama, even though 600 other rabbis in the U.S. have joined the coalition group Rabbis for Obama. Rabbi Wolpe recently co-authored a book with Pastor Rick Warren of the Saddleback Church, the popular evangelical leader—and sharp critic of President Obama. Rabbi Wolpe has also teamed up with conservative Christian thinker… Continue reading Rabbi David Wolpe Refuses to Join Group of Over 600 “Rabbis for Obama” – Gets Chosen to Offer Convocation Prayer at DNC

Give Thanks and You Shall Have Something to Give Thanks For

Lifeways > Judaism An interesting principle of life is that those who are thankful, those who acknowledge the good that comes into their life, those who recognize life’s miracles (even the small ones), these people get more of what they show gratitude for. By looking for miracles, we find miracles. Perhaps this is simply because… Continue reading Give Thanks and You Shall Have Something to Give Thanks For

Judaism and Transcendence – Humorous FIFA Soccer Football Video from Chabad of Cape Town Africa

Lifeways > Judaism Summary. Below is a humorous video inspired by the teachings of The Rebbe, Menachem Mendel Schneerson (pictured here). The video offers an inspiring presentation of transcendent Judaism, which reaches deeper and broader than past expectations and experiences to transform every area of life. Religions with traditions and teachings that date back thousands of… Continue reading Judaism and Transcendence – Humorous FIFA Soccer Football Video from Chabad of Cape Town Africa

Peek-a-boo with G-d

Lifeways > Judaism Summary. Many of life’s most valuable feelings, experiences, and treasures can’t be seen, measured, or studied using purely scientific methods. Like a cloaking device from Star Trek, their invisible nature is a barrier that prevents access for many people who abide by the philosophy that seeing is believing. Although money, status, fame,… Continue reading Peek-a-boo with G-d