06/14/2017
Stop and Smell the Roses
There is no common word for people with an impaired olfactory system…
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06/14/2017
Ahh Beautiful
Appreciate the beauty of the world with an expression of gratitude to its…
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06/13/2017
Bnei Brak: A Unique City
In Israel, there are any number of towns that identify themselves as…
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06/13/2017
On Your House
Make certain that the mezuzahs on your house are kosher (properly written).
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06/12/2017
The Disputation of Paris
The month of June in the year 1240 C.E. was not a good time for the Jews of…
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06/12/2017
Ask Away
If you are challenged about Jewish belief and don't know the appropriate…
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06/09/2017
Kugel Connection
A traditional Ashkenazi Shabbat table will often be graced with at least…
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06/08/2017
The Sustenance of Beauty
Cosmetics have been a part of civilization since...well, research…
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06/08/2017
Appearances
Refrain from judging others on the basis of their appearance.
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06/07/2017
Jews in Norway
Jewish history books do not contain many references to the Jews of Norway,…
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06/07/2017
Nice Weather
As we head into summer remember to choose your summer wardrobe to reflect…
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06/06/2017
Will Not Eat Green Eggs and Ham
Which is more “treif” (generic term used for non-kosher foods): a…
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06/06/2017
Beef Bacon
If you have a desire for bacon, try a kosher substitute such as beef fry or…
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06/05/2017
A Diplomat to Romania
In July 1944, it was announced that a new Liberty ship under construction…
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06/02/2017
As the Wind Blows
The Torah is full of fascinating, unexpected and, some might say, poetic…
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06/02/2017
Into Shabbat
Bring the joy of the just completed Shavuot holiday into your Shabbat…
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05/30/2017
The Book of Ruth
Ruth was the Moabite wife of Machlon, one of the sons of Elimelech and…
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05/30/2017
King David’s Day
According to tradition, King David was born and died on Shavuot. To try and…
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05/30/2017
Shavuot Wishes
NJOP wishes you and yours a beautiful and meaningful Shavuot.
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05/29/2017
The Littlest Mountain
When the Israelites were gathered at Mount Sinai, God gave them the Torah.…
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05/29/2017
Whose First Fruits
When the Oral Law was first codified, most Jews lived in agrarian settings.…
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05/29/2017
Fruits of Labor
When you eat produce, take a few moments and think about the incredible…
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05/28/2017
The Feast of Weeks
Shavuot, which we begin celebrating Tuesday night (May 30th), is the only…
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05/28/2017
Preparing for the Torah
Shortly after the Israelites encamped at the base of Mount Sinai, they…
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05/28/2017
Cheesecake Tryout
Prepare for Shavuot by trying your hand at preparing some cheesecake.
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05/26/2017
Give Them A Choice
There is an oft-cited Midrash (Sifrei, Dvarim 343) describing how God…
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05/26/2017
Take Two Tablets
Most artistic representations of the Ten Commandments present two…
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05/26/2017
Our Heritage
Take a few moments to contemplate your relationship with Torah and the…
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