More than One Way to Observe Judaism
Judaism, like all faiths, are practiced in many ways by its followers. Even within a denomination, individuals have their own...
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Meli Solomon
Aug 18, 20223 min read
Living Abroad: Adjustments and Surprises
Living abroad entails learning many new systems, norms and assumptions. Adjusting to these can be complex and surprising. Identity...
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Meli Solomon
Jul 21, 20224 min read
Branching Out from a Catholic Base
When two guests of the ‘Living Our Beliefs’ podcast – Nathan Bakken (they/them) and Brendan Killian (he/his) – grew disillusioned with...
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Meli Solomon
Jun 30, 20223 min read
Interfaith Families: Living Well with Diversity
I grew up in an interfaith family, with a Jewish father and Protestant mother, so I have listened with particular interest when my guests...
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Meli Solomon
May 31, 20222 min read
My Reflections on Podcasting
I launched my ‘Living Our Beliefs’ podcast in January. Those intervening five months have taught me all manner of technical things. I...
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Meli Solomon
Apr 14, 20224 min read
Finding a New Religious Home
Of the nearly fifty project participants [in my Talking with God Project research], about half of them have converted or changed...
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Meli Solomon
Mar 31, 20224 min read
You CAN Take it with You ... to Work
As in other parts of life, the nature of people’s faith at work varies widely and appears in various guises. Given the breadth of...
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Meli Solomon
Mar 24, 20224 min read
God, Give Me Strength and Courage
The particulars of private prayer vary but similarities around prayer requests (‘petitions’ in more formal language) are significant...
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Meli Solomon
Mar 17, 20225 min read
Labels: The Nature and Meaning of Religious Identity
Having conducted over forty-five lengthy interviews for my ‘Talking with God’ project, I will highlight some points that have emerged,...
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Meli Solomon
Mar 10, 20224 min read
I Pray Because it's a Halacha to Pray
Prayer is undoubtedly at the center of a relationship with God for the observant. Though part of the cluster of observance including...
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