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Arcticle 8 – Jewish Society

Give a little, Get back so much more…

Jewish people have always been made fun of for being a little bit stingy with their money, so you may find it ironic that charity (Tzedekah) is a huge part of Jewish life, but not in the conventional way of simply giving to others. The word Tzedekah has two meanings: charity and justice. Although its main idea is to be generous, it is also about being righteous; it is our job as human beings to do the right thing and give to those less fortunate and who are in need. This may be by giving a few pounds, or buy getting involved with opportunities like RAG at university. According to Judaism, it is our chance to say thanks to God, but also to enjoy helping out others.
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The Talmud (Jewish Law) says that Tzedekah is equal to all the commandments combined. It is obvious to us that we should not steal, so it should be just as obvious to us to give the needy.
Judaism suggests that we give up 10% of our income to charity, either finically or with the time we give.
As students it is important for us to give what we can too. There many things you can get involved in, including RAG which gives us the perfect opportunity to make the world a better place, whilst having the time of your life.
Loughborough RAG current total is £295, 972 and with your help it can increase.

Article 9 –Hindu Society

HOLI!

Holi is a religious festival in the Hindu calendar celebrated on the 11th March. It is a day of fun, colours and rituals for young and old alike.

It is celebrated to recognise the depth of devotion by a young boy called Prahlad to Lord Vishnu (God). His father, on the other hand, was a powerful and vicious demon king who thought of himself as an equal to God and thus kept attempting to kill Prahlad due to his devotion for Lord Vishnu. Bonfires are lit in memory of the miraculous escape that the young Prahlad had when the demoness Holika, sister to his father, carried him into the fire. Holika was burnt but Prahlad, a staunch devotee of Lord Vishnu, escaped without any injuries. An avatar (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu, Narsinha (half man, half lion) defeated the king.

Holi is celebrated by throwing coloured powder and water on each other signifying the colours of love, which fill our life with joy and happiness and also breaking the barriers between us to bring social togetherness.

NHSF Loughborough celebrated the festival which was enjoyed by many who had a fantastic time getting themselves coloured!