02/04/2013
It’s A Segulah
A segulah is an action that is reputed to lead to a change in…
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02/04/2013
The Greatest Treasure
The greatest joy in Judaism is meant to come from creating a relationship…
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02/01/2013
Is It Almost Spring?
February 2nd, is Groundhog Day, when thousands breathlessly wait to see if…
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02/01/2013
Extra Warmth
As we enter the last months of winter, remember that a smile is an…
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01/31/2013
The Tribe of Asher
As the forefathers of the tribes of Israel, the lives and personalities of…
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01/31/2013
Wealth Notes
If you have success in business, use your wealth to help those less…
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01/30/2013
Take Two Tablets
Most artistic representations of the Ten Commandments present two…
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01/30/2013
Choose A Focus
Choose one of the Ten Commandments to focus on as a "mitzvah of the week"…
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01/29/2013
Character List
Throughout the Talmud there are numerous lists of character traits that are…
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01/28/2013
Almost Consul to Jerusalem
Can you name the first man appointed U.S. Consul to Jerusalem? In 1844,…
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01/28/2013
City of Inspiration
Jerusalem is a city that inspires many. If you have the opportunity to…
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01/25/2013
The Foods of Tu b’Shevat
This Shabbat, Jews around the world celebrate Tu B'Shevat, the new…
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01/25/2013
Tu b’Shevat is Coming
While it has been a difficult winter for many of us, it may be time to look…
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01/25/2013
Platter Prep
Serve a platter of delicious fruit (fresh or dried) at your Shabbat meal in…
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01/24/2013
Seek Out The Positive
An ethical dilemma: A close friend confides in you that he/she recently…
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01/24/2013
Careful Chatter
One must be careful of what one says even in casual conversation.
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01/23/2013
Miracle of the Sea
The splitting of the sea is one of the most dramatic and well-known scenes…
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01/23/2013
Free To Explore
Feel free to explore the questions you have on the Torah. (You can always…
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01/22/2013
Don’t Sell Them Iron
The Bible does not specify how the world’s first murder (Cain murdered…
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01/22/2013
Charity Defense
Giving charity generously is one of the foundations for building peace.
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01/21/2013
He Marched With King
Abraham Joshua Heschel (1907-1972) was a twentieth century Jewish…
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01/18/2013
“Shabbos Goy”
While there are some mitzvot that are obligatory on all people (e.g. the…
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01/18/2013
Taking Care
When you prepare for Shabbat, double check that your stove and lights are…
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01/17/2013
Yoo Hoo Mrs. Goldberg
In the age of “Reality Television,” it is easy to forget how magical the…
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01/17/2013
Yoo Hoo Mom
Give your mother a call just to tell her you are thinking of her and give…
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01/16/2013
The Flag of Israel
The Israeli flag was specifically designed with stripes to recall the…
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01/16/2013
Flag Day
Wikipedia lists January 16 as Flag Day in Israel. Display your pride in…
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01/15/2013
Baba Sali – Praying Father
Although it is not uncommon for Jewish sages to be known by a pseudonym,…
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