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Temple in Jerusalem
UN Acknowledges Temple Mount History United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres gave an interview with Israel Radio on Friday, January 27, in which he said, among other things, that it is “completely clear that the Temple that the Romans destroyed in Jerusalem was a Jewish temple.” The Secretary-General’s comments stand in stark contrast to an action taken in the United Nations about 4 months ago in which the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) adopted a resolution pushed by...
read moreLife vs. Death
Cleanness vs. Uncleanness in Leviticus According to the Introduction to Leviticus in the English Standard Version Study Bible, “Another interpretative issue is how one should understand various concepts such as uncleanness, cleanness, and holiness. Great debate accompanies this issue, for the simple reason that Leviticus often provides various laws concerning cleanness and uncleanness without giving an explicit rationale of why something or someone is clean or unclean (e.g., Chapter 12). “Traditionally, commentators have thought...
read moreJolly good cellos
A full house! The Arnett Branch Library hosted the first in its 2017 Music Series this afternoon with Ingrid Bock and Benjamin Krug playing to an overflow crowd of over 60 patrons, young and old. The kids migrated to the front two rows where they soaked up the music and had lots of comments and questions. Ben and Ingrid kept everyone fascinated through a full program from classical to more modern pieces and interested many of those attending in going further with music. Refreshments, provided by neighbors, were enjoyed by all afterwards. Mark...
read more“Creating Hope” Sequel
Beyond The Front Row In April 2015, the “Front Row” video premiered in Rochester, New York. Since then it has been shared in major cities around the United States, at the UN committee on non-violence and in some foreign cities. It is shown in Rochester City Schools, Monroe County Probation and Parole, Rec Centers, Hillside, Industry, Pathways to Peace, city libraries and YMCAs, church youth groups and many other places. It is a valuable tool in helping combat gangs and youth violence. If you haven’t seen it, just click here to view it...
read moreJanuary Music Series
Please join us on January 28 for a Cello Duet with Ingrid Bock and Benjamin Krug from the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra at the Arnett Library Saturday from noon to 1...
read moreBlack Physicians Network
The Challenge If you are a young black youth in Rochester, it is very likely that you do not have any physicians in your family. You may never have met a black physician or had the chance to ask questions about their career path. Many young people never get a chance to be inspired by others who have successfully overcome the challenges faced when pursuing a career in medicine. Many teenagers give up their dreams and never realize their potential due to lack of mentoring and positive role modeling. Others give up because they lack the...
read moreBlack Lives Matter
Most of us have heard and watched reports about activities carried out in the name of Black Lives Matter. Some have participated. Others have observed with varying degrees of sympathy or concern. Right now, in the midst of our national celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and legacy, it may be appropriate to examine whether Black Lives Matter is building upon the same spiritual foundation laid by Martin over 50 years ago. The Creation of a Movement In the words of Alicia Garza, co-founder of Black Lives Matter: I created...
read more19th Ward MLK Celebrations
2017 Neighborhood Events The first event is on January 14, 2017, 12-1 pm at Arnett Library with a tribute to King with the 19th Ward Youth Choir and guest speaker Willie Lightfoot. Then on January 16, 6-8 pm join us for candle lighting throughout the neighborhood and Hot Spots. Open your door in 2017 sign up for Hot Spot; this is a social gathering serving a hot beverage and maybe cookies to your neighbors and sharing your thoughts on legacy of King. We will have a limited supply of Luminary kits available for pick up January 14 at the MLK...
read moreRoman Philosophies
Education and Philosophy* Most people in the ancient Roman Empire could not afford an extensive education. Slaves were trained for their specific duties; the poor continued in family agrarian life or were apprenticed to a specific craft. However, education was central to the Hellenistic ideal. Formal education was generally private. Certain slaves, called pedagogues, could be responsible for overseeing the education of their master’s children through hiring teachers. That teacher would educate the children in a set curriculum, including...
read moreMerry Christmas 2016
Who is this? Who is this, so weak and helpless, child of lowly Hebrew maid, Rudely in a stable sheltered, coldly in a manger laid? ‘Tis the Lord of all creation, who this wondrous path hath trod; He is God from everlasting, and to everlasting God.* May your Christmas be filled with HOPE this year. We appreciate each of you, dear family and friends, and hope to see you in the New Year. Click here to read our 2016 Christmas letter and here for some stimulating thoughts about “season’s greetings.” *from an...
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