08/28/2009
A Controversial Prayer
The final prayer recited at all three daily prayer services is Aleinu, a…
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08/27/2009
Getting Married Again
Pharaoh, fearing the birth of the predicted “saviour” of the Israelites,…
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08/27/2009
A Friend In Need
Lend an ear to a friend in need, but be careful that any advice you give is…
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08/26/2009
Finders Keepers
After a visit from a close friend, a woman finds a gold bracelet on her…
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08/26/2009
Attention to Detail
Pay attention to the objects you pick up from your desk; make sure they are…
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08/25/2009
Seeking God in Elul
Psalm 27 is read twice daily from the beginning of the month of Elul…
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08/25/2009
Early Morning Reading
Take two minutes each morning (until the end of the holiday of Sukkot,…
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08/24/2009
The Three Prayers
Our sages teach us that each of the three daily prayer services were…
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08/24/2009
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You
Find time throughout the day to connect with God.
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08/21/2009
I Am To My Beloved…
The Torah verse that epitomizes the emotions of love is: “Anee l’dodi…
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08/21/2009
Time for “Us”
Spend the evening celebrating your relationship with God...and have a…
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08/20/2009
Rosh Chodesh
The very first commandment that was given to the entire Jewish nation was…
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08/20/2009
In Honor of the New Month
Do something special in honor of Rosh Chodesh: have a special dinner, get…
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08/19/2009
Jewish Kings For 200
It is normal for people to desire a structured government. In ancient…
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08/19/2009
Act Like Royalty
Every Jew is considered the son or daughter of the King and should try…
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08/18/2009
Simeon, the Son of Jacob
Leah named her second son Simeon (ben Jacob), saying “Because God has heard…
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08/18/2009
Think First
Before acting on a major decision, think about how your actions will effect…
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08/17/2009
Heard About the Jews in Suriname?
Located on the north-east coast of South America, Suriname has a small…
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08/17/2009
Shut The Tap
Conserve water! Taking care of the world is a mitzvah everyone can do!
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08/14/2009
Sing!
Express the joy of Shabbat by singing. You can even make up your own song.
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08/14/2009
Sing the Songs of Shabbat
Music is said to raise a person’s spirit (Berachot 57b), and there is no…
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08/13/2009
Get Them Checked
If you own a pair of tefillin, have them checked by a local sofer (scribe)…
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08/12/2009
“If It Walks Like A Duck…”
There is a famous statement attributed to the American writer James…
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08/12/2009
Researched Giving
When deciding which charities to give to, spend a few minutes to make…
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08/11/2009
Redeeming the Captive
If you’re a fan of swashbuckling historical romance novels, then you’ll…
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08/11/2009
A Friendly Face
When someone you know is going through a rough patch, be their friend…
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08/10/2009
Shiva Call
Consoling the mourner (often referred to as paying a shiva call) is…
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08/10/2009
Condolences By Phone
If you are unable to pay a shiva visit, call and offer your…
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