10/30/2019

Belarus, China, Jerusalem and Brooklyn: The Odyssey of the World’s Largest Yeshiva

For 125 years, from 1814 until 1939, the Mir Yeshiva served as a beacon of…

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10/30/2019

The Month of Mar-Cheshvan

Today is Rosh Chodesh Mar-Cheshvan, the first day of the month of…

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10/30/2019

A Month Devoid of Pomp

While everyone likes a party and holidays, there is also holiness in the…

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10/29/2019

Can Hermit Day be Celebrated in a Group?

October 29th is celebrated as Hermit Day, lauding those who prefer to spend…

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10/29/2019

Don’t segregate yourself from the community

Humans are social creatures. It’s important for each individual Jew to be…

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10/28/2019

The Don’s Commentary

Don Isaac Abrabanel (1437-1508) was one of the greatest statesmen of his…

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10/28/2019

Busy People Study Torah

Everyone can study Torah. Even important politicians and business leaders…

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10/25/2019

Ezer K’negdo

Today’s Treat begins with a short, sweet story about the great Tzaddik of…

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10/25/2019

Life Partner

Treat your spouse like an extension of yourself. If you are looking for a…

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10/24/2019

His Tricks Were Quite A Treat

It is commonly acknowledged that the magician and escape artist Harry…

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10/24/2019

Follow the Artistic Accomplishments of Jewish Performers

Many Jews have been trailblazers in the entertainment industry. Take pride…

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10/23/2019

What Is Isru Chag?

The day after vacation is often a time of distraction and disorientation.…

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10/23/2019

Find Ways to Memorialize All Important Events

In addition to photos, videos and souvenirs, think of other ways to…

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10/20/2019

Beating the Willows

During Sukkot, there is a mitzvah to wave the four species (lulav,…

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10/20/2019

Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah

Tonight starts the holiday of Shemini Atzeret, literally the Gathering of…

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10/20/2019

The Torah is Proud!

Some have pointed out that Simchat Torah, can be translated into English as…

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10/18/2019

The Great Hoshana (Hoshana Rabbah)

Rosh Hashana is known as the Day of Judgment (Yom Hadin), the day on which…

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10/18/2019

Everyone Does the Wave

One of the main mitzvot of the holiday of Sukkot is the waving of the four…

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10/18/2019

You Are So Beautiful

On Sukkot, enhancing and beautifying the mitzvot (commandments) of the…

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10/17/2019

Singing Praises

“...The prophets of the Jewish people ordained that the Hallel be recited…

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10/17/2019

Water, Water Everywhere

Sukkot is considered the holiday on which God determines the world’s water…

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10/17/2019

Holiday Music

One of the ways to celebrate the Jewish holidays, especially Sukkot -- the…

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10/16/2019

Chol Hamoed

Most holidays in Western society last for a single day, which is often…

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10/16/2019

Ushpeezin (Oo’shpee’zin)

During the festival of Sukkot, the sukkah is intended to be our home. For…

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10/16/2019

Value of Hosting

Even in a temporary dwelling, endeavor to welcome guests.

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10/13/2019

Rejoicing For The World

Among the unique rituals performed on the holiday of Sukkot were the…

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10/13/2019

The Four Species

The waving of the four species is one of the most beautiful and symbolic…

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10/13/2019

Wave the Species

Make an effort to either obtain a set of the four species, which can be…

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10/11/2019

More Than A Harvest Festival

Few people refer to Sukkot by the name Chag Ha'Asif, Feast of the…

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10/11/2019

Build Your Own Sukkah

Webster's Dictionary defines a tabernacle as a temporary dwelling,…

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