06/06/2019
Give Them a Choice
There is an oft-cited Midrash (Sifrei, Dvarim 343) describing how God…
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06/06/2019
Preparing for the Torah
Shortly after the Israelites encamped at the base of Mount Sinai, they…
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06/06/2019
Preparation is a Key to Success
“Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration” is…
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06/05/2019
The Littlest Mountain
When the Israelites were gathered at Mount Sinai, God gave them the…
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06/05/2019
Day of Distinction
On the first day of Sivan in the year 2448 (Jewish calendar), only seven…
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06/05/2019
Contemplate Jewish Chosen-ness
If Jews historically accepted being God’s “chosen people” on this day, what…
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06/04/2019
King David’s Day
According to tradition, King David was born and died on Shavuot. To try and…
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06/04/2019
The Book of Ruth
Ruth was the Moabite wife of Machlon, one of the sons of Elimelech and…
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06/04/2019
Familiarize Yourself with the Book of Ruth
The Book of Ruth, one of the 24 volumes of Tanach (Jewish bible) was…
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06/03/2019
A Different Set of Loaves
There are several well-known connections between the holiday of Passover…
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06/03/2019
The Feast of Weeks
Shavuot, which we begin celebrating next Saturday night (June 8), is the…
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06/03/2019
Make Shavuot Plans
If you have not yet made plans for the festival of Shavuot, now is the time…
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05/31/2019
Lions and Jerusalem Day
The original city of Jerusalem, conquered by King David from the Jebusites,…
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05/31/2019
Relive the Reunification of Jerusalem
Jerusalem Day celebrates a miraculous battle that occurred 52 years ago,…
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05/30/2019
Be Strong!
For many readers, completing a book leaves one with a variety of feelings.…
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05/30/2019
What Torah Are You Studying?
Torah study should be a daily companion to each and every Jew. Identify…
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05/29/2019
Jewish Buckeyes
In 1817, when a pioneering watchmaker, Joseph Jonas, settled in Cincinnati,…
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05/29/2019
Learn the Jewish History of Ohio
Before you travel to, or through, Ohio, learn its rich Jewish history.
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05/28/2019
Brisket!
On this “Brisket Day,” celebrated annually on May 28th, it behooves Jews to…
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05/28/2019
Kosher Supervisory Agencies
With the advances of technology and the proliferation of kosher consumers,…
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05/27/2019
The Flying Rabbi
On October 24, 2011, a memorial to the Jewish chaplains of the United…
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05/27/2019
Remember the Sacrifice
In addition to the commercial and seasonal associations with Memorial Day,…
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05/24/2019
Take A Sabbatical
It is interesting that the two most common professions which offer…
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05/24/2019
Recharge Your Spiritual Batteries
What do you do to make sure your spiritual connections remain strong?…
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05/23/2019
Bows and Arrows
Today, Lag Ba'omer, the 33rd day of the counting of the Omer, is…
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05/23/2019
Appreciate Freedom of Religion
The custom to play with bows and arrows on Lag Ba’omer parallels that of…
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05/22/2019
Lag Ba’omer
The period of mourning* (for the 24,000 students of Rabbi Akiva who died of…
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05/21/2019
Happy Birthday Birkat Hamazon!
The Torah (Exodus 16:1) reports that the Children of Israel arrived at the…
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05/21/2019
Help Feed the Hungry
When eating and reciting Birkat Hamazon, think of those who do not have…
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