The Nahmias Cipher Report archived articles from 2009 - 2020.
Since we strive to highlight the commonalities between Abrahamic religions and hopefully introduce the readers to alternative views of each faith; I would like to extend warm regards to friends and family of both the Jewish and Muslim faiths. שנה טובה ומבורכת , שנת בטחון וללא פיגועים !!! to all my Jewish friends, family and readers.
To Arabic speaking friends and family kul 'am wantum bikhair.
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2010 is the day that Ethiopians will celebrate Christmas. Although there is no direct correlation between a Jewish festival and this date when Ethiopian Christians among others (i.e. Russian, Serb, and Ukrainian Orthodox Christians) celebrate Christmas, I did find a unique minor holiday that reinforced the shared history, Gizret.
Read MoreToday is the New Year for Ethiopians. The unique thing about Ethiopian traditions and calendar observances is how closely aligned they are with Judaism. Even a cursory knowledge of biblical history, calls to mind the great union between the titular heads of Ethiopian and Israel. Essentially, what began as a diplomatic interaction to negotiate political and economic trade concerns has subsequently been translated by a number of cultures and peoples into a great love story.
Read MoreThe Report seeks to challenge readers to move beyond the accepted standard fare purveyed by most media, often demonizing and convicting an entire society and citizenry. Rather, The Report asks readers to recognize themselves in the “other” and assign blame to the miscreants who truly are the culprits of many of the atrocities that negatively impact us all.
