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What’s a Jewish Blog?
By
Brad Hirschfield
Has it been circumcised? Does it observe the Sabbath? Perhaps it’s written in Hebrew? Not for me, even though I pass all three of those tests. But in light of some recent traffic, I think it’s time to reflect on what Windows and Doors is all about. Turns out that my recent post addressing Kirk…
God as My Financial Advisor
By
Brad Hirschfield
With an ever-tightening economic situation and no relief on the horizon for most of us, I was intrigued by a recent poll by the Washington Post which examined the ways in which faith influenced the lives of people under financial stress. So too were the editors of On Faith. They asked some of us what…
Are You There God? Tisha B’Av Asks and Answers
By
Brad Hirschfield
Are you there? How often has each of us asked that question of God? Of a lover? Of a parent, a child or a friend? The Jewish national day of mourning, Tisha B’Av, which is observed for ours commencing Saturday night, asks and answers those questions. At least it asks them and provides us with…
Overcoming Religious Rage
By
Brad Hirschfield
Once again, I am overwhelmed by the evidence suggesting that we humans are always ready to do real harm in the name of a good cause. In fact, especially when it comes to religion, nothing seems to make us happier — though that fact makes me very sad. The comments around my recent post about…
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