01/25/2016
Foods of Tu b’Shevat
Today, Jews around the world celebrate Tu B'Shevat, the new year…
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01/25/2016
Delightful Fruits
Enjoy one of the special fruits of the land of Israel in honor of Tu…
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01/24/2016
Tu b’Shevat is Coming
While it may seem as if winter has just begun, it may be time to look…
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01/24/2016
Spring Inspired
Let the idea that spring is coming infuse you with joy and help you find…
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01/22/2016
The Shabbat of Song
Music speaks to the heart, and, not surprisingly, the heart often speaks…
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01/21/2016
The Jews of Bucharest
The history of the Jews of Europe is a narrative of highs, when…
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01/21/2016
Planning for Charity
Set aside a small percentage of your pay check to dedicate to…
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01/20/2016
The Sixth Rebbe
Today, the 10th of Shevat, is the yahrtzeit of Rabbi Joseph Isaac…
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01/19/2016
Water, On the Rocks
Reams of text have been written about the one seeming error in Moses’ life…
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01/18/2016
Rabbi Dr. Joachim Prinz
Can you name the speaker who preceded Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. when…
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01/18/2016
Examine
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is an excellent opportunity to examine the…
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01/15/2016
National Hat Day
From a historical perspective, it seems rather strange that there is a…
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01/14/2016
What Are Tefillin?
“And you shall bind them [the words that I command you today] for a sign…
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01/14/2016
Check Them Out
If your tefillin are old, consider taking them to a local sofer…
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01/13/2016
Skeptic Questioning
Today, January 13, is National Skeptics Day, a day that encourages people…
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01/12/2016
Special Cures
The art of discovering cures and concocting remedies is a skill that is a…
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01/11/2016
Fulfilling a Holy Name
Rabbi Moshe Shik (1807-1897) is known among scholars as the “Maharam Shik.”…
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01/11/2016
Your Good Name
Be aware of the actions that will be associated with your name.
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01/08/2016
How Elvis Was Jewish
Do a websearch on “Jewish Elvis,” and you will be astounded at what you…
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01/08/2016
Share Down
Teach the children in your life about the joys of Jewish living.
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01/07/2016
Beyond Boils
When the Torah was translated into English, the Hebrew word makkah was…
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01/07/2016
Listen Carefully
Make certain that the people to whom you turn for advice have your best…
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01/06/2016
A Community Revealed
In 1492, four families in Belmonte, Portugal began to live secret lives…
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01/06/2016
Never Too Late
It is never too late to start exploring your Jewish heritage.
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