02/18/2019
Appreciate our Freedoms
On this President’s Day, appreciate the fact that Jews and Judaism are…
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02/15/2019
Do “Clothes Make the Man?”
The phrase “Clothes make the man” was adapted by Mark Twain from…
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02/15/2019
Dress for Spiritual Success
Endeavor to dress up, in order to elevate religious practices such as…
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02/14/2019
The Rise of Phoenix
The settlement of the Arizona territory, followed the California Gold Rush…
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02/14/2019
Learn the Jewish History of Arizona
Before you travel to or through Arizona, learn its rich Jewish…
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02/13/2019
Can Jewish Names Be Changed?
Those unhappy with the name given to them at birth are in luck, for today…
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02/13/2019
Explore the Meaning and Calling of a Name
A name is meant to connect the individual with his or her namesake. Don’t…
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02/12/2019
Can the Theory of Evolution and God Co-Exist?
On this “Darwin Day,” commemorating the birth of Charles Darwin on February…
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02/12/2019
Judaism and Evolution
Seek out answers to perceived philosophical challenges to Jewish thought…
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02/11/2019
The Samurai Who Saved Thousands of Jews from the Nazis
Often, when tragedy strikes, many seek to uncover a silver lining by…
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02/11/2019
Attitude of Gratitude
When anyone does anything that benefits you, your loved ones, your…
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02/08/2019
The Second Temple
When the Babylonians exiled the Jews and destroyed the First Temple,…
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02/08/2019
Help Build Jerusalem
Like a magnet, Jews have been drawn to Jerusalem, the eternal capital of…
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02/07/2019
The Poles of the Ark
The second half of the book of Exodus commences with parashat Terumah.…
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02/07/2019
Support Torah
Supporting Torah study can be as valuable as studying itself.
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02/06/2019
Jews Paak their Caaahs As Well!
Aside from having one of the most difficult names to spell, the state of…
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02/06/2019
Learn the Jewish History of Massachusetts
Before you travel to or through Massachusetts, learn its rich Jewish…
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02/05/2019
Leap Year
The Gregorian solar calendar used by the Western world, is based on the…
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02/05/2019
Learn the Jewish Calendar
The Jewish people mark time through the Jewish calendar. Every Jewish…
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02/04/2019
Hadassah: The Women’s Zionist Organization of America
In the year 1912, there was no state of Israel, women had not yet earned…
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02/04/2019
Increase Your Zionist Activity
Do what you can to support and promote the State of Israel.
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02/01/2019
Remembering a Modern Day Jewish Martyr
“My name is Daniel Pearl. I’m a Jewish American from Encino, CA. My…
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02/01/2019
Learn about the lives of Jewish Martyrs
The lives and legacies of those who die because they are Jews should be…
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01/31/2019
Rabbi Israel Salanter and the Mussar Movement
The Mussar movement, the formal study and program of ethical improvement,…
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01/31/2019
Seek Opportunities to Improve Character
One of the most valuable endeavors is to devote time to character building…
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01/30/2019
Jewish Law on the Breakdown Lane
The Torah records two similar verses, one of which can be found in this…
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01/30/2019
Be a Good Samaritan
Looking out for one’s fellow is not merely a nice thing to do. Judaism…
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01/29/2019
Brother Against Brother
The origins of sibling rivalry, brother against brother violence and even,…
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01/29/2019
Take a Stand
There are times when a moral stand must be taken, to stand up for…
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01/28/2019
Lego on Shabbat
One of the most recognizable toys in the world is Lego. As a matter of…
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