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	Lisa Pinkus BellaOnline's Judaism Editor

A Sacred Duty - A Documentary Review
The documentary "A Sacred Duty", produced by multi-award winning producer/editor, Lionel Fridberg, is a film everyone should find time to watch. Blending scientific facts with ancient and sacred text - the viewer will learn that he or she has a bigger responsibility in caring for our world.

Bad Things in a Good Life
When life confronts us with “bad things”, what is it that carries us through to the other side where we can begin to live again?

Birkat HaChama - Blessing of the Sun
Once every twenty-eight years, Jewish people have the opportunity to fulfill a mitzvah as the sun returns to its original position.

Gratitude in the Jewish Faith
With Thanksgiving approaching, many of our thoughts are focused on that which we have to be thankful for. While Thanksgiving and the expression of gratitude is a secular holiday, the idea of thankfulness is deeply rooted in the Jewish faith.

Is Believing in G-d Essential to Being Jewish?
A belief in G-d is not essential to the practice of Judaism.

Jewish Farmers
Do you know any Jewish farmers? High standards for farming can be found in the Torah. One might begin to wonder why we, Jews, aren´t eating more healthy, organic food from sustainable farms.

Jewish Guilt
What? You don't have time to read my article? It's the shortest article ever written on Jewish guilt.

Jewish Stress Management
Stress management is not a new revelation. It is a practice mandated by G-d from the earliest of days.

Jewish Unity
Jewish unity is directly tied to the mitzvah (or commandment) of Ahavas Yisrael (Loving your fellow Jew). Here are my thoughts on Jewish unity and some ideas for bringing Jews together at a grassroots level.

Jewish Vegetarianism
For some Jews, the choice for a vegetarian lifestyle is found directly in the Torah.

Life After Death
Many of us Hebrew school raised Jews were not taught about our faith´s belief in life after death or in Heaven and Hell. Here is a brief introduction.

Observant Jewish Life
Here are five things that an observant Jew may do in his or her day that other Jewish people may not even think about.

Orthodox Women Rabbis
As women´s roles in Jewish leadership continue to advance and women are achieving new heights in education, philanthropy and spiritual guidance, there still remains much disagreement as to whether or not a woman can become an orthodox rabbi.

Perspective and Judgment
Once the deep introspection of the High Holidays and the joyful hope of Sukkot have passed, it is important to maintain the mindset we achieved during the holidays. Our perspective and subsequent judgments may be more controllable than we think.

Religion and Spirituality
The Jewish religion provides us with specific guidelines for everyday life. Everyone must find their own avenue for spiritual expression and connectedness.

Staying in the Moment
Judaism teaches us that each moment and every experience is sacred. Be mindful everyday and pay attention to your life.

The Evil Inclination - Yetzer HaRa
The evil inclination or Yetzer HaRa is not something to fear. It is something within us and something we must examine throughout our lives.

Tzedakah
Giving Tzedakah is more than just writing a check to your favorite charity. Learn more about the ethical and moral responsibilities associated with giving.

What Jews Believe
Maimonides 13 Principles constitute the foundation of Jewish thinking. Here they are...