JEWISH WEBSITES AND THEIR DIFFERENCES
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This 3-page paper compares and contrasts three Jewish websites (ADL, ALEPH and Torah.org) and discusses what each stands for. Also included is a discussion about how each of these organizations and websites support the tenets of Judaism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTjewweb.rtf

Jewish Women in the Shtetls in England: A View of Styles of Marriage and the Agunot
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This 6 page paper considers the basic elements of Eastern European marriages, with a specific focus on the marriages of Jewish woman and those in the Shtetls in England. This paper also looks at the standards and values of marriage in the Jewish culture and the specific issues related to the status of the agunot (plural of agunah), Jewish women who are left without being divorced. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: MHagunah.wps

Jews During the Ottoman Empire
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A 10 page paper tracing the history of the Jews and their persecution during the Ottoman Empire. Discusses the history of the Jews leading up to the Ottoman Empire to establish a background for understanding the persecution during the empire's 600 year existence. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Jewsotto.wps

Joshua, Judges and “Claiming Land”
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This 4 page paper discusses the three models of taking the land of Canaan: conquest, infiltration and revolt, and which one makes the most sense. It also touches on why the early Israelites could not govern themselves. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVClmLnd.rtf

Judaism
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A 3 page examination of Judaism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAju.rtf

Judaism a Radical Religion
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(5pp) When reading chapter seven on Judaism, from The World Religions (1992) by Houston Smith one gleans the magnificent emphasis upon the prophetic voice, the importance of conscience, the fact that speaking truth to power grows out of a deep idea of who your god is.
Filename: BBhsmthJ.doc

Judaism and Islam
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A five page paper which looks at the similarities and differences between these two belief systems, in terms of ethics, theology and metaphysics. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JLjudaislam.rtf

Judaism: A Radical Religion.
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(6pp) When reading chapter seven on Judaism, from The World Religions (1992) by Houston Smith, emphasis is placed on understanding or being aware of the prophetic voice, the importance of conscience, and the fact that the knowledge of one's god is empowering.
Filename: BBhsmtJR.doc

Judaism: Basic Concepts And Beliefs
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6 pages in length. At the heart of Judaism is the doctrine of peace and kindness toward all living beings. Followers of Judaism believe strongly in the presence of God, placing the Almighty at the forefront of their religion and believing that the God of Israel will come to be the God of the whole world. So steadfast and unshaken in confidence are they in this conviction, that the Jews have established the doctrines of faith and hope as the two most prominent characteristics of Judaism. The writer discusses the basic concepts and beliefs of Judaism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLCjudai.wps

Judaism: Poverty And Death By Dehydration
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11 pages in length. The writer discusses the implications of poverty and refusal of life-sustaining treatment as they relate to Jewish law. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: TLCJudPovDth.rtf