09/13/2023
What’s in a Name?
Study the five different names of Rosh Hashana and develop a deeper…
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09/12/2023
Birthday of the World
According to Jewish tradition, this Friday night, when Rosh Hashana begins,…
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09/12/2023
An Extraordinary View
Look around you to gain a sense of appreciation for the magnificent details…
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09/11/2023
9/11 and Jewish History
The attack on the continental U.S. homeland on September 11, 2001 changed…
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09/11/2023
Reflect on This National Day of Remembrance
Spend significant time today remembering the events of 9/11 and/or read…
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09/08/2023
Literacy
Today, September 8th, is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and…
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09/08/2023
People of the Book
Instill within your family a sense of the importance for Jewish education…
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09/07/2023
Selichot
In addition to the unique prayer services of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur,…
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09/07/2023
Appealing for God’s Mercy
As we prepare for the upcoming High Holidays, contemplate the words of the…
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09/06/2023
A Phoenix in Bnei Brak
Fifty-four years ago, corresponding to the 20th of Elul, which is today,…
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09/06/2023
For the Love of Torah
Learn how the Ponevezh Yeshiva was built in Bnei Brak, Israel and became an…
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09/05/2023
Seeking God in Elul
In anticipation of the High Holy Days and during the High Holy Days…
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09/05/2023
Now’s the Time
During this particularly auspicious time leading up to Rosh Hashana and Yom…
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09/04/2023
Labor, Technology and the Torah
Labor celebrations have taken place throughout North America since the…
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09/04/2023
Respect for Workers
Study the Torah's laws of the proper treatment of workers to better…
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09/01/2023
And Now Let Us Say Amen
The word “Amen” seems to be one of those words associated with prayer…
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09/01/2023
The Significance of Answering Amen
Don’t miss an opportunity to recite “Amen” to a blessing as it represents…
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08/31/2023
Forgiveness: An Elul Treat
Many feel that the three hardest words to say, in any language are: “I am…
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08/31/2023
Time to Say “I’m Sorry”
In the run-up to the High Holidays, use the month of Elul proactively by…
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08/30/2023
Houston Healthcare
Many cities have Jewish hospitals, but Houston also has a Jewish Institute…
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08/30/2023
Offering a Smile
If you are able, offer to volunteer to visit patients at a local hospital…
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08/29/2023
An Interesting Philologist
Language is considered to be one of the unique characteristics of…
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08/29/2023
Choose Your Language
Keep in mind that the words you choose should reflect the person you want…
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08/28/2023
Happy Bow Tie Day
Today is Bow Tie Day, which is celebrated annually on August 28th. The bow…
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08/28/2023
Look Good and Comply with Jewish Law
Because the long tradition behind Jewish law usually has more grey than…
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08/25/2023
Kiss and Make Up
Today, August 25th, is the anonymously anointed “Kiss and Make Up Day.”…
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08/25/2023
Time to Make Amends
Use the current month of Elul as an opportunity to seek out those you may…
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08/24/2023
Burying The Dead
An unusually large body of Jewish law is concerned with interpersonal…
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08/24/2023
Chevra Kadisha
The Chevra Kadisha (Jewish Burial Society) is a vital volunteer…
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08/23/2023
Choose Role Models
When looking for heroes in popular culture, seek those who have acted in an…
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