12/09/2015
Spinning Joy
Make Chanukah fun and delicious - use chocolate candies for playing…
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12/08/2015
Chanukah and Divine Order
Chanukah always overlaps with at least one Shabbat (if not two), and since…
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12/08/2015
Giving Gifts
"One who is diligent in lighting Chanukah candles will have children who…
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12/08/2015
Calendar
If you don't already have one, print or purchase a calendar marking the…
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12/07/2015
On the 25th of Kislev
It is not uncommon to find that significant events in Jewish history…
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12/07/2015
Al Hanisim, For The Miracles
Most Jewish holidays are marked not only by feasting and celebrations, but…
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12/07/2015
Dedication for Self
Let the holiday of Chanukah be an inspiration to dedicate yourself to…
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12/06/2015
The Chanukiyah
The term menorah is used for both the classic symbol of the holiday of…
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12/06/2015
The Chanukah Blessings
The Jewish people have said this prayer daily for thousands of years.On the…
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12/04/2015
Chanukah – What’s the Mitzvah
Here's a quiz:What is the primary mitzvah of Chanukah? a) Eating latkes…
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12/04/2015
The Story of Chanukah
Around the year 167 B.C.E., the Syrian-Greek rulers of Judea tried to force…
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12/04/2015
Chanukah is Coming
This Shabbat, prepare for Chanukah by discussing what the holiday really…
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12/03/2015
It Happened in Illinois
In honor of the anniversary of the State of Illinois’ entry into the union…
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12/02/2015
The Hijacked Sage
Born in Warsaw, Poland, in 1906, Rabbi Yitzchak Hutner was raised in a…
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12/02/2015
Be Aware
Take the time to explore the unique attributes of Jewish leaders…
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12/01/2015
Give A Little A Lot
Making the decision about to whom and how much tzedakah (charity) one…
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12/01/2015
Giving Tuesday
In honor of today's #GivingTuesday, please support NJOP, the parent…
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11/30/2015
Finding Settlement
It is often suggested that America is a litigious society, meaning that…
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11/27/2015
Where Are You Shopping?
If you spent the day frantically shopping at Saks, Bloomingdales or Neiman…
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11/26/2015
It’s Not A Big Chicken
If there is one thing that is guaranteed to be in supermarkets in November,…
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11/25/2015
Travelin’
Ever feel nervous just before the start of a trip? Ever have sleepless…
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11/25/2015
Road Safety
If you are driving to your Thanksgiving celebration, please drive safely.
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11/24/2015
Bound to The Torah – the German Wimple Custom
Among the many communities that are categorized as Ashkenazim (Jews…
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11/24/2015
Onward
Take an active role in sharing your family's customs with the next…
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11/23/2015
An Avante-Garde Artist in Russia
El Lissitsky was one of the great Avante-Garde artists of the early…
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