Category Archives: Jewish History/Culture

Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah
We mark Rosh Hashanah at sunset tonight. This is the beginning of the Jewish new year and begins with a trumpet or shofar blast. The "days of awe" begin – as we approach the high holy day of Yom Kippur. This is a time of reflection and repentance in anticipation of the coming judgment. This time of judgment is pictured in…
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Once upon a nudge…

Once upon a nudge…
It’s exciting to launch the What Then Why Now website and blog. It starts with a story. In the beginning… Did you know the Bible is an inspired storybook? A book where God tells HIS story. But I digress… Once upon a time… It began as a question. “Where can I find more?” Class would end,…
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How’d I get HERE?

How’d I get HERE?
Have you ever been struck by something new and set on a new path? Did you find it exciting? Scary? Fun? All of the above? My interest in things ancient is borne out of my love of the Bible and a desire to know God better. During a restless period, I took a break from…
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