08/15/2016
The First Neighborhood
Until the end of the 19th century, the barren hills outside of the 16th…
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08/14/2016
Mourning Jerusalem I: A Brief History of the First Temple
Today, Jews all over the world are observing the fast of Tisha…
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08/14/2016
Mourning Jerusalem II: A Brief History of the Second Temple
The Babylonian Exile that followed the destruction of the First Temple…
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08/12/2016
Tisha B’Av is Tomorrow*
The saddest day on the Jewish calendar, the ninth of Av, is tomorrow.*…
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08/12/2016
Elegies (Kinnot)
An elegy is defined as a mournful poem or a lament. In Hebrew, an elegy is…
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08/12/2016
Pleasant Shabbat
Although Shabbat is the 9th of Av, mourning is pushed off until the 10th.…
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08/11/2016
It Happened In Argentina
Aside from the destruction of the two Temples in Jerusalem, many tragic…
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08/11/2016
Get Out!
The history of the Jews in Europe can almost be read as a timeline of…
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08/10/2016
A Unique Olympic Record
The story of Otto Herschmann is one of triumph and tragedy. One of the few…
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08/09/2016
Mitzvah With A Shovel
The Jewish customs surrounding death, burial and mourning are woven…
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08/09/2016
Respect Never Ends
Remember to always be respectful of those who have departed this world.
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08/08/2016
Jewish Judo
If you have tuned in to the Olympics, you have possibly glimpsed scenes…
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08/08/2016
Watch With Awe
If you are watching the Olympics, take a moment and contemplate the…
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08/05/2016
Powerful Months
“Rab Judah the son of Samuel ben Shilath said in the name of Rav. ‘Just as…
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08/05/2016
Beginning Av
Over the next nine days, be extra conscientious in how you interact with…
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08/04/2016
Judge Fairly
The Sixth Amendment in the United States’ Bill of Rights (requiring a…
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08/04/2016
What’s Fair
Try to remain impartial when hearing the disputes of others.
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08/03/2016
The Jews of Kaifeng
Until the late 19th century, the Chinese city of Kaifeng was home to an…
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08/03/2016
Summer Smart
Protecting your health is a mitzvah so remember to put on sunscreen if you…
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08/02/2016
Uprising At Treblinka
The heinous plans of the Nazis seemed too horrible to be credible. Who…
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08/02/2016
At Your Assistance
Pay particular attention to show respect and assist senior members of your…
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08/01/2016
Parsing Pilpul
In the world of academia, there is a constant pressure to “publish or…
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08/01/2016
Find a Partner
Find a partner with whom to study Jewish texts and thought.
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07/29/2016
Make Your Life Interesting
The phrase “May you live in interesting times” references a Chinese curse.…
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07/28/2016
Miami Moves
If your second thought (after “hot”) when someone says Miami is “lots of…
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