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Articles from March 2007

Wednesday, March 21, 2007

The Seder
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:: Passover

The Seder (which means order) is a special meal which is shared on the first night of Passover. It involves readings, eating specific foods, wine and prayer.

Wednesday, March 21, 2007

What is Passover?
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Passover is a time to remember the redemption of the the Jewish people from Egypt, regaining their freedom after 400 years of slavery.

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Social Action Connections at the Seder Table
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In the Book of Exodus, we are taught how to observe the annual festival of Passover. We retell the story of our enslavement and subsequent redemption as an integral part of the observance.

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Passover and Social Justice
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Passover is rich in social justice themes. It is impossible to study the story of our redemption and not feel compelled to eradicate injustice in the world today.

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Never too old
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Think your teenager is too old for an Easter Basket this year? There are plenty of things besides fake grass and plastic eggs you can give this Easter that will fit your teen’s sophisticated tastes.

Monday, March 19, 2007

What is Holy Week?
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:: Easter

Holy Week observances began in Jerusalem in the earliest days of the Church, when devout people traveled to Jerusalem at Passover.

Monday, March 19, 2007

'Not the church talk again'
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:: Easter

My mother said, "Today is Good Friday. Why don't you come to church with me tonight?" Oh no, I thought. Not the church talk again.

Monday, March 19, 2007

I love a parade
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Jesus lead the parade from Palm Sunday to the cross. He began with a crowd of followers, but ended up all alone.

Monday, March 19, 2007

What's so 'maundy' about Thursday?
277 Views :: 0 Comments :: Easter

Exactly what does "Maundy" Thursday mean and what does it have to do with Easter?

Monday, March 19, 2007

Easter movies
311 Views :: 0 Comments :: Easter

There are a lot of movies dealing with the events of Easter week (some even have study guides) and then some that are just for fun. Take a look and plan a movie marathon.

Monday, March 19, 2007

What is slavery?
810 Views :: 0 Comments :: Slavery Today

Slavery today takes many forms - but all are characterized by exploitation of people who are forced to work for little or no money, in very bad conditions and without any way of escape.

Monday, March 19, 2007

Make slavery history
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:: Slavery Today

Learn more about the five things you and your friends can do to help put an end to slavery in today's world.

Sunday, March 18, 2007

New fight, old foe
461 Views :: 0 Comments :: Slavery Today

Zach Hunter was only 12 years old when he became an abolitionist. During Black History Month three years ago, as he read about Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass, he thought he, too, would have fought against slavery.