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    Not cool, Bing.

    by  • December 10, 2012 • Funny, Judaism • 0 Comments

    Bing Translate: Chag Sameach = Merry Christmas?

    I know it’s illegible at this size, so click the image to see a larger, clearer version. For those of you that don’t know or can’t read Hebrew, that says “Chag Sameach”, which is the traditional Jewish greeting for “Happy holiday”. Obviously Bing didn’t get the memo that we don’t celebrate Christmas.

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    Judah’s First Taste of Challah

    by  • October 1, 2010 • Judaism, Personal • 0 Comments

    We went to my parents for Shabbat dinner tonight and, like any good Jewish baby, Judah partook in the prayers before dinner. He doesn’t quite know the words yet, but during the Kiddush he picked up on what we were doing and picked up his sippy cup, then had his very first taste of...

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    Shana Tovah!

    by  • September 8, 2010 • Judaism, Personal • 0 Comments

    To any and all Jewish readers I might have out on the Internets, may you have a good and peaceful new year. No clue what I’m talking about? Rosh Hashanah is one of Judaism’s high holidays which began tonight at sundown and marks a new year of 5771 on the Jewish calendar. You can...

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    12 Things You Didn’t Know About Judaism

    by  • September 22, 2009 • Judaism • 0 Comments

    Being Jewish, I have long encountered people who are ignorant, anti-Semitic, or just curious about my faith. I recently read a fantastic article over at Beliefnet.com and wanted to share it with those who are interested. It covers 12 common misconceptions about Judaism and explains what the truth behind those misconceptions really is. It’s...

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