07/05/2017
Curses Turned To Blessings
“How glorious are your tents, Jacob, your dwellings, Israel. As valleys…
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07/05/2017
Out of the Mouth
When dealing with a confrontation, think carefully about the words you…
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07/04/2017
Solomon Bush and the Revolutionary War
What was the highest rank obtained by a Jewish soldier during the…
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07/04/2017
Revolutionary Reflection
Take a moment and reflect on the positive history of Jews in America.
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07/03/2017
The Jews of St. Estatius: A Story of the American Revolution
The story of St. Estatius, a small Caribbean Island, brings together a…
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07/03/2017
History History
Don't be surprised when Jewish history and American history overlap.
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06/30/2017
In Celebration of Nine Years
Every person has special days in their life that they remember and mark…
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06/29/2017
Children of Abraham and Sarah
“Children of Israel,” an often used title for the Jewish people, is a name…
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06/28/2017
The Effect of the Dead
“All life is sacred!” It’s an important statement that is frequently…
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06/28/2017
A Big Mitzvah
Find out what you can do to help your local Jewish burial society.
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06/27/2017
The Autonomous Oblast
It might be surprising to learn that the first Jewish “state” was not…
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06/27/2017
Older Wisdom
Ask your parents or closest "guardian" for advice on major life decisions.
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06/26/2017
Filene’s Credit Union
On June 26, 1934, Congress passed the Federal Credit Union Act, allowing…
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06/26/2017
Healthy Lending
If you have the ability to lend money to someone in need, don't hesitate.
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06/23/2017
Serving the Public
As proclaimed by the United Nations, June 23rd is “Public Service Day.” In…
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06/23/2017
Double Day
Choose something special to wear in honor of the double celebration of…
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06/22/2017
Ease On In
If you did not learn to swim as a child, make arrangements to do so this…
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06/21/2017
Strong and Gentle
It is not uncommon to hear facetious comments about the fractious nature of…
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06/21/2017
Speak with Care
Be careful of the words you speak about others, even public figures.
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06/20/2017
The “Big Day”
Popular culture refers to one’s wedding as “The Big Day,” and it is,…
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06/20/2017
May I Help
If you know a couple preparing for their wedding, offer to assist them in…
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06/19/2017
What A Player!
Today marks 171 years since the first official game of baseball was played…
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06/19/2017
A Store in Kosher
Shop at and support grocery stores that carry a large supply of kosher…
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06/16/2017
Let’s Talk About Sin
What is sin? To a native English speaker, the word “sin” is laden with…
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06/16/2017
Details
Pay attention to the little details to enhance you Shabbat celebration.
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06/15/2017
In Arkansas
Jewish life in Arkansas began in 1825 with the arrival of Abraham Block to…
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06/15/2017
Family Honor
If you can, call your grandparents as a demonstration of honoring one's…
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