05/07/2018
For God’s Ears Only
Ever wonder why everyone in the synagogue appears to be mumbling? Why are…
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05/07/2018
Thoughtful Words
Before prayer, stop and gather your thoughts so you can connect and…
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05/04/2018
Courland Jews, an Interesting History
There is no country by the name of Courland, but there is a historical…
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05/04/2018
Afternoon Pleasure
Make plans with friends to enjoy the longer Shabbat afternoon.
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05/03/2018
Bows and Arrows
Today, Lag Ba'omer, the 33rd day of the counting of the Omer, is…
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05/03/2018
Rabbi Shimon’s Favorite Tree
On Lag Ba’omer, Jews around the world honor the memory of Rabbi Shimon bar…
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05/03/2018
Something Joyful
Take time to do something joyful to celebrate Lag Ba'omer.
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05/02/2018
Lag Ba’omer
The period of mourning* (for the 24,000 students of Rabbi Akiva who died of…
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05/02/2018
Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai
Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai (Rashbi), whose yahrtzeit is on Lag…
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05/02/2018
BBQ
Invite friends over for a bbq (or even a bonfire) to celebrate Lag Ba'omer.
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05/01/2018
A Taste of Shakespeare
Yiddish theater, which saw its heyday in the early decades of the twentieth…
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04/30/2018
A Look at Honesty
In honor of Honesty Day (created by M. Hirsh Goldberg in the 1990s), Jewish…
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04/27/2018
The Second Passover
On the first anniversary of the Exodus from Egypt, the Children of Israel…
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04/27/2018
Creative Matzah
Be creative in serving a bit of matzah on Sunday in honor of Pesach…
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04/26/2018
The Importance of Fences
Transmitting words of wisdom to leaders of future generations, the Men of…
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04/26/2018
Good to Ask
When you have questions on Jewish law or custom, ask a rabbi for guidance.
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04/25/2018
Is There Jewish DNA?
Do you remember learning about genes and DNA, about inherited traits…
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04/25/2018
History Down
If you don't have a written record of your family history, take the time…
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04/24/2018
Sophie Udin, An Energy to Organize
There are some people who are born with a natural energy to do and to…
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04/24/2018
Before Summer
Before summer arrives, check out Jewish camp options for the children in…
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04/23/2018
The Importance of English Books
In honor of April 23, which the United Nations has declared English…
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04/23/2018
Jewish Books
If you have Jewish books that you love, share them with friends and…
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04/20/2018
Keeping Ethical
Pirkei Avot is commonly translated as Ethics of Our Fathers because…
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04/20/2018
Shabbat Social
This Shabbat, surround yourself with people with whom you enjoy celebrating…
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04/19/2018
The History of the Knesset
The founders of the State of Israel did not have much time to set up and…
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04/19/2018
Yom Ha’atzma’ut – Israel’s Independence Day
On the fifth day of the Hebrew month of Iyar, in the year 5708,…
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04/19/2018
Seventy
Jewish Treats and NJOP wish Israel a happy seventieth birthday.
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04/18/2018
Latrun: Battles for the Hilltop
Today, the hilltop of Latrun, just 15 kilometers west of Jerusalem, is a…
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