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The Jewish Insider

The Jewish Insider

The Jewish Insider: Encouraging Jewish Passion in our synagogues, our Jewish communities and ourselves. Jews for Judaism * Home Page * Events Articles * A Thin Line Between Passion and Zealotry * A Reflection on Jewish Spirituality * A MUST READ! ANSWERING THE PASSION WITH PASSION -- What we need here is a meaningful Jewish response; not more stammering reactions. And how should we respond? The film title itself tells us. Using the Jewish principle of "measure for measure," the answer is


Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz

Homecoming

Homecoming

Fortunately, the very next Shabbat we were in LA in an Orthodox home, all arranged by Rabbi Parry. He showed us around and helped us out. This experience was even better then the Chanukah party. I was so extremely happy that my host said that I seemed to be bubbling over with joy several times. I am still amazed when I look back at this experience. It was like coming home from a long trip, not even knowing that you were gone. After several years of marriage my husband and I became interested i


Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz

The Other Side of the Web

The Other Side of the Web

The internet is a wonderful source of information. With a few clicks, you can find a good restaurant, a medical diagnosis, Letterman's Top Ten list from last night, or an essay on the history of Purim. But the internet is also full of dangers for the unwary; not just from the sexual or emotional predators we hear about, but from spiritual predators as well. Do a search on the Web for information about any Jewish holiday. Some of the helpful-looking links you will find will be from mainstream J


Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz

Writer goes ‘From Hollywood to Holywood’

Writer goes ‘From Hollywood to Holywood’

Written by Rick Hellman, Editor Friday, 31 July 2009 12:00 Even if he weren’t one of Hollywood’s top comic writers, David N. Weiss’ story would be compelling. David N. Weiss Weiss was born Jewish and had a Bar Mitzvah, but converted to Christianity after high school and worked in the world of Christian entertainment and youth ministry for almost 15 years before returning to Judaism, albeit a more observant form than what he grew up on. Weiss, who had a hand in writing such films as “Shrek 2


Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz