06/02/2014

Whose First Fruits

When the Oral Law was first codified, most Jews lived in agrarian settings.…

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06/02/2014

Fruits of Love

Choose extra-nice fruits and vegetables for your Shavuot meals.

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06/01/2014

Preparing for the Torah

Shortly after the Israelites encamped at the base of Mount Sinai, they…

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06/01/2014

Give Them A Choice

There is an oft-cited Midrash (Sifrei, Dvarim 343) describing how God…

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06/01/2014

Summer Frock

Choose something special to wear on the upcoming holiday.

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05/30/2014

The Littlest Mountain

When the Israelites were gathered at Mount Sinai, God gave them the Torah.……

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05/30/2014

A Different Set of Loaves

There are several well-known connections between the holiday of Passover…

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05/30/2014

Extra Dough

Make challah for Shabbat and make some extras for Shavuot.

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05/29/2014

Green Cheesecake at Midnight

The holiday of Shavuot has three well-known, and well-loved, customs:…

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05/29/2014

The First Ten

If the children of Israel received the Torah at Mount Sinai, why did Moses…

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05/29/2014

Planning Ahead

Make plans now to celebrate Shavuot, which begins at sunset on Tuesday,…

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05/28/2014

If I Forget Thee

“If I forget thee O’ Jerusalem, let my right hand wither” (Psalms 137:5 -Im…

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05/28/2014

Support Israel

When the opportunity occurs, choose to buy products from Israel.

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05/27/2014

The Value Of

It is easy to be judgmental. Some might say that being judgmental is a…

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05/27/2014

Optimism

Try to focus on the positive.

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05/26/2014

Memorial to a Brave Soldier

David Rosenkrantz is one of the many unsung heroes whose lives, cut short…

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05/26/2014

Honored

Honor a fallen Jewish soldier by placing a stone upon his gravestone.

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05/23/2014

The Indigo Guy of South Carolina

The fact that the constitution of the colony of Carolina (later North…

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05/23/2014

Share Shabbat

If you take a Shabbat walk, wish the friends and neighbors that you pass a…

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05/22/2014

Biodiversity

Today is the International Day of Biological Diversity, which was created…

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05/22/2014

Take Care

Do your best to protect the environment.

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05/21/2014

Seven Blessings-Sheva Brachot

A couple just starting their lives together inspires joy and hope, and…

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05/21/2014

Mazal Tov

Whether a friend is getting married soon or is recently married, share in…

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05/20/2014

Homestead Bride

The Homestead Act of 1862, which was signed into law by President Abraham…

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05/20/2014

History Where You Are

Research the history of Jews in the area where you live.

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05/19/2014

A Sephardi Gaon

Because of the dedication of Rabbi Ezra Attiya (1885-1969), hundreds of…

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05/19/2014

Opportunities

Take advantage of any opportunity to study Judaism further.

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05/18/2014

Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai

Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai (Rashbi), whose yahrtzeit is on Lag…

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05/18/2014

“The Splendor”

While the study of Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism) has always been a part of…

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05/18/2014

Fun and Food

If you have a picnic or barbeque, make certain to bring water with which…

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