09/12/2022
Swiss Jews
A Jewish presence in Switzerland can be traced back to the Middle Ages.…
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09/12/2022
Appreciating the Good
If you live in a country such as the United States where kosher slaughter…
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09/09/2022
Honoring 9/11
Sunday is the 21st anniversary of the devastating attack on the World Trade…
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09/09/2022
Remember 9/11
Spend some time this weekend remembering the heroism and selfless actions…
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09/08/2022
Moral Yoking
While organizations such as PETA and local SPCAs were created to protect…
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09/08/2022
The Source of Ethical Teaching
Study the Torah's ethical teachings and you will find the source for many…
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09/07/2022
A Ship’s Tale
Well sit right back and you’ll hear a tale…Alas, this ship’s tale is no…
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09/07/2022
Humble Beginnings
While New York City today has the highest concentrations of Jews of any…
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09/06/2022
I Am To My Beloved
The Torah verse that most epitomizes the emotion of love is: “Anee l’dodi…
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09/06/2022
Golden Opportunity
Our sages teach us that God makes Himself easily accessible to us during…
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09/05/2022
Labor, Technology and the Torah
Labor celebrations have taken place throughout North America since the…
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09/05/2022
Respect for Workers
Study the Torah's laws of the proper treatment of workers to better…
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09/02/2022
Is It Good To Be The King?
Parashat Shoftim, this week’s Torah portion, addresses many issues, among…
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09/02/2022
Be A Leader
With any position of leadership come privileges and responsibilities…
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09/01/2022
Mezuzah: Complete Fulfillment
A mezuzah on the doorpost is a public sign of a Jewish home. If you open…
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09/01/2022
Look Before You Enter
As you walk into a Jewish home and see a mezuzah on the doorpost, think…
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08/31/2022
Happy Birthday Maestro!
Not too many people can claim to have entertained the Queen of England,…
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08/31/2022
Practice!
If you play a musical instrument and aspire to follow noted musicians like…
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08/30/2022
Houston Healthcare
Many cities have Jewish hospitals, but only Houston has a Jewish Institute…
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08/29/2022
An Interesting Philologist
Language is considered to be one of the unique characteristics of…
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08/29/2022
Choose Your Language
Keep in mind that the words you choose should reflect the person you want…
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08/26/2022
Seeking God in Elul
In anticipation of the High Holy Days, and during the High Holy Days…
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08/26/2022
An Auspicious Time
During the month of Elul, a particularly auspicious time leading up to Rosh…
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08/25/2022
Using A Live Virus
Mention the polio vaccine and most people think of Jonas Salk. The fact is,…
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08/25/2022
Life Saving Cure
Recognize the critical importance of Albert Sabin’s lifesaving cure for…
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08/24/2022
People of the (Printed) Book
Johannes Gutenberg, credited as the developer of the printing press,…
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08/24/2022
The Modern Printing Press
Since today, people use social media, a platform that exponentially…
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08/23/2022
Mission Impossible
If you were to search the famous “Hollywood Walk of Fame” in Los Angeles,…
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08/23/2022
Seek Role Models
When looking for heroes in popular culture, seek those who have acted in an…
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