Articles in Simon Holloway
Not in Heaven
By Simon Holloway
A story is told of a man who approaches his Rabbi with a question: “Rabbi, is there a Biblical source for wearing a yarmulka?”
His Rabbi nods emphatically. “Why, yes! The Torah says, ‘And …
Horny Jew: What’s the deal with Michelangelo’s Moses?
By Simon Holloway
Almost everybody who has been to Italy has seen it and those who haven’t, should. Sitting within a small church on one of Rome’s seven hills, the tomb of Pope Julius II sports …
Two Beers and an Argument Please
By Simon Holloway
There’s an old adage: do not discuss religion at parties. Having been burned a number of times, I tend to shy away from it, but am still a sucker for answering direct questions …
A Spectrum of Observance
By Simon Holloway
While it is my abiding interest that my contributions to this site do not become mere reflections on my own personal philosophy, a discussion that commenced in an earlier thread has tempted me …
Who’s Got Moshiach?
Below are two articles on messianism in the Chabad-Lubavitch movement: Simon Holloway argues that since the passing of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, messianism and fervour in the Chabad-Lubavitch movement have actually led them …
Who’s Afraid of Gay Marriage?
By Simon Holloway
Gay marriage: two words that, for many Australians, constitute an oxymoron. What is it about the idea that threatens to undermine our society? Why are so many up in arms? So many of …
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