Congregation B'nai Israel Ohev Zedek

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What the Bible Says About Homosexuality

What does the Bible truly say about homosexuality? In this blog you can find out the truth about what it says concerning same-sex love.

Should Your Church Live Stream?

Chances are, your church has either started live streaming recently or has considered it at some point. With equipment improvements, lower entry costs, and availability through the web and social media, live streaming is becoming more common in the church. If you are considering adding a streamed service or posting videos for replay viewing to …

Seven Reasons Why We Should Not Accept Millions of Years

There is an intensifying controversy in the church all over the world regarding the age of the earth.

How To Be a Bad Church Member

Ever wanted to set your church back and create an unhealthy culture? Here is a short list of things to do to: 1. Constantly point out what should be done, but never volunteer to actually do anythin…

Why I’m Coming Out as a Christian

I’m not scared that non-believers will make me feel like an outcast. I’m scared that Christians will.

His pew or hers? Woman concerned about man she met in church

Q: I met a nice guy at church of all places, and he's invited me out. I'm excited but nervous. Do I stay at his house or let him come to mine? It's been a while.

ID Card Benefits for Religious Organizations

Find out how religious organizations and church groups are using ID card technology to help identify church members and keep them more secure.

10 Tips for Creating Inclusive Religious Organizations

We are a stronger country when religious organizations of all faiths live up to our values -- when we are welcoming, diverse, moral, and respect one anot...

What TechSoup Offers Religious Organizations

This article provides an overview of the TechSoup product donations and learning resources that can help your religious nonprofit get the most out of its technology.

Why is Orthodox Easter on a different day?

if you have Orthodox Christian friends or visit a predominantly Orthodox country, in the late spring you may find yourself celebrating a second Easter.

Why are so many Christians in Colombia converting to Orthodox Judaism?

One photographer set out to document their growing community.

Why this NON-Orthodox Jew is sticking with his Orthodox Siddur

If we want to create a new liturgy that stands a chance of becoming a lasting, vital contribution to Jewish spiritual life, we will not achieve this by going through the siddur with a red pen.

Is the Future of Modern Orthodox Women In Pants?

For some Modern Orthodox Jewish women, skirts versus pants gets tricky.

Can Orthodox Jewish women be rabbis?

There are plenty of women rabbis in the US, but they come from the more liberal side of Jewish tradition. In the Orthodox world, women's ordination is starting be a thing. And it's controversial.

Why Non-Orthodox are Excluded from the Sacrament of Holy Communion

An article that helps explain why non-Orthodox Christians are excluded from the sacrament of Holy Communion.

How an Orthodox celebration, Greek tradition and a Bayou dive led to a revelation of faith

It has taken a trip to Epiphany City for me to fully grasp that, when it comes to faith, I have barely gotten my feet wet.

Why investors favour economically orthodox political strongmen

Some Israeli ultra-Orthodox who lose the faith are keeping their families’ love

Want to curb prejudice in Rockland? Stem overdevelopment in Orthodox areas: Art Gunther

Haphazard, uncontrolled, unsustainable growth will foster prejudice. It will be costly. It will tear at the social fabric. All must plan, together.