Religion & Beliefs

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Stop Hitting Yourself Why Are You Hitting Yourself?: Incentives Behind Atonement

We’re gonna go to shul and bang on our chests to repent. How do other people do it?

A Shul Hopper’s Thought On The High Holidays

As we encounter this month of Elul and the High Holidays, the end/beginning of the Jewish year, this path of ease and comfort begins to fade as the mood of the calendar brings us face to face with our beliefs.

The Blueprint: Cleansing After Yom Kippur

Maybe this could be a new tradition in my life — instead of orange juice and bagels, I keep going with the fast, and add more meaning to it.

Becoming Jewish: First High Holidays

I was incredibly moved by Rosh Hashanah. It’s a beautiful and exciting holiday and I had a great first experience. My faith in the conversion is definitely back in full swing. I can only hope that it keeps getting better from here on out.

Black, Gay, And Jewish: I’m A Member Of The Tribe

I come from a strong black family that I get support from, but I don’t have a Jewish family.

Godforsaken Goys: Five Non-Jews Who Need Attonement For 5771

We offer five gentile a chance to repent before the Book of Life closes up for the year.

Becoming Jewish: Conversion Can Be Lonely

All I want is that warm, happy feeling back. I’d love to wake up tomorrow and see all these feelings vanish, but right now I’m worn out.

FaceGlat: Keeping “The Book” In Facebook

Introducing FaceGlat, a kosher rendition of Facebook that keeps the ladies and gents separate before you can “like” a thing.