10/27/2009
Jewish Friendship Circle
Organize a small group of friends with whom to study an interesting Jewish…
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10/27/2009
The Blessings Over Food: She’ha’kol/The Other Foods
The she’ha’kol blessing encompasses all things that do not grow from the…
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10/26/2009
The Thirty-Six
How many truly righteous people do you know? People who not only dedicate…
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10/26/2009
Right of Way
Smile when giving pedestrians, bikers or other drivers the right of way.
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10/23/2009
With What May We Light
The Friday night synagogue service is actually two separate services,…
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10/23/2009
Candles Set
Make it a habit in your home to arrange the Shabbat candles on Friday…
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10/23/2009
Sabbath Prayers: Va’y’choo’loo / And they were finished
A direct quote from the Torah (Genesis 2:1-3), this paragraph is recited…
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10/22/2009
Here’s The Beef
Adam and Eve were vegetarians. When God placed Adam in the Garden of Eden,…
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10/22/2009
Butcher Block
Support your local kosher butcher by purchasing only kosher meats.
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10/22/2009
The Blessings of the Amidah: Closeness to God
The nineteen blessings of the Amidah make up the core of the Jewish prayer…
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10/21/2009
Get Out!
The history of the Jews in Europe can almost be read as a timeline of…
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10/21/2009
The Morning Blessings-Blessing #2: Gratitude for Being Jewish
Every morning, a set of 15 blessings are recited to express our thanks to…
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10/20/2009
Colonial Outreach: Alliance Israelite Universelle
North American Jews often hear of organizations created for the benefit of…
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10/20/2009
Not Quite A-B-C
Test your Hebrew letter knowledge at njop.org. If you don't know Hebrew,…
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10/20/2009
The Blessings Over Food: Ha’ah’dama / Vegetables
The blessing recited over produce that grows from the ground is ha’ah’dama.…
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10/19/2009
The Month of Cheshvan
Today is Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan, the first day of the month of Cheshvan,…
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10/19/2009
In Honor Of…
Do something to honor the new month: buy a bouquet of flowers, try a new…
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10/16/2009
How Does God Rest?
On the first six days of creation, God created (Day 1) the heavens and…
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10/16/2009
Shh! Not Now
This Shabbat, make no plans for the week to come. Don't think about…
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10/16/2009
Sabbath Prayers: V’Shamru/And They Shall Guard
A direct quote from the Torah (Exodus 31:16-17), the following two verses…
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10/15/2009
Personal Responsibility
In the beginning, there was...taking responsibility for one’s own actions.…
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10/15/2009
I Did It
When you've made an error, admit it in straight-forward language, fix it…
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10/15/2009
The Blessings of the Amidah: Understanding
The nineteen blessings of the Amidah make up the core of the Jewish prayer…
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10/14/2009
Dear Yenta: The Matchmaker (Shadchan)
“Matchmaker, matchmaker / Look through your book / And make me a perfect…
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10/14/2009
Emergency Services
Explore opportunities to volunteer with a local emergency service…
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10/14/2009
The Morning Blessings-Blessing #1: Night and Day
Every morning, a set of 15 blessings are recited to express our thanks to…
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10/13/2009
The Rabbi of Pressburg
Rabbi Moses Sofer (1762-1839) received his honorific title, Chatam Sofer…
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10/13/2009
K.I.T.
Now that the Jewish holiday season is over, find out what other options you…
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10/13/2009
The Blessings Over Food: Ha’etz / Fruits
The blessing recited over fruit, including tree nuts, is Ha’etz.Ba’ruch…
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