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Questioning The Jewishness Of Thanksgiving

Alyssa Pinsker | Posted 05.25.2011 | Religion
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Alyssa Pinsker

After reviewing a book in which an author mentioned "that goyish holiday" Thanksgiving and then noting that one of my Jewish friends in New York was not celebrating, I took an informal poll.

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The Hallelujah Of Thanksgiving

Sister Joan Chittister, OSB | Posted 05.25.2011 | Religion
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Sister Joan Chittister, OSB

Gratitude is not only the posture of praise. It is also the basic element of real belief in God. Gratitude is the alleluia to existence, the praise that thunders through the universe as tribute to the ongoing presence of God with us even now.

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Giving Thanks For The Grace That Restores Our Tired Hearts

Posted 05.25.2011 | Religion
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By Cathleen Falsani Religion News Service (RNS) Calling it a "beloved American tradition" in his official proclamation this week, President Obama rem...

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