Hurricane Katrina Victim Describes Loss
The world of Alan Smason and of nearly 15,000 other Jews in New Orleans came crashing down on August 29, 2005 as a result of Hurricane Katrina. "It was about the time that I held the Torah scroll aloft that Katrina began to bear down on the Louisiana...(Continue Reading)
Hurricane Katrina Victim Describes Loss
The world of Alan Smason and of nearly 15,000 other Jews in New Orleans came crashing down on August 29, 2005 as a result of Hurricane Katrina. "It was about the time that I held the Torah scroll aloft that Katrina began to bear down on the Louisiana...(Continue Reading)
Hurricane Katrina Victim Describes Loss
The world of Alan Smason and of nearly 15,000 other Jews in New Orleans came crashing down on August 29, 2005 as a result of Hurricane Katrina. "It was about the time that I held the Torah scroll aloft that Katrina began to bear down on the Louisiana...(Continue Reading)
Jewish Heritage: Encouraging Endurance
Today is the fourth anniversary of 9-11, and tomorrow marks two weeks since Hurricane Katrina hit. Jews, unfortunately, have a lot of experience with tragedy and loss. It is not surprising that Judaism encourages good deeds, such as reaching out......(Continue Reading)
Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina for New Orleans Jewish Community
New Orleanian Alan Smason describes the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina for New Orleans Jewish Community. "The former residents of the Jewish community of New Orleans have found that Hurricane Katrina has brought them closer together than they ever co...(Continue Reading)
Gays to Blame for Hurricane Katrina?
There are a lot of theological reactions to the disaster which Hurricane Katrina inflicted on the New Orleans region. Just as their ancestors did thousands of years ago, many Christians see the disaster as divine retribution for some collective guilt...(Continue Reading)
Victim of Hurricane Katrina: Synagogue Beth Israel
New Orleanian Alan Smason describes the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina for New Orleans Jewish Community. He describes registering his synagogue, Beth Israel, with FEMA as a victim of Hurricane Katrina and the funeral of the destroyed Torah scrolls....(Continue Reading)
Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina for New Orleans Jewish Community
New Orleanian Alan Smason describes the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina for New Orleans Jewish Community. "The former residents of the Jewish community of New Orleans have found that Hurricane Katrina has brought them closer together than they ever co...(Continue Reading)
Tzedakah: Charity in Judaism
What is tzedakah? What does Judaism say about giving charity?...(Continue Reading)
Judaism, - FAQs
An index of FAQs for the Judaism guide site....(Continue Reading)
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