12/03/2024
Jews in the Land of Lincoln
The first known Jewish resident of what is now the state of Illinois was…
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12/03/2024
Jewish Illinois
Before traveling, try to learn the Jewish history about the places you plan…
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12/02/2024
Picking Up Pigskin
The Jewish dietary laws prohibit Jews from eating any food products derived…
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12/02/2024
Ready, Set, Hike!
Ask a family member or some friends to join you and toss around the…
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11/29/2024
Biblical Twins
Twins have long been a source of great fascination for many, as…
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11/29/2024
Learn More
Delve into the stories of the biblical twins to better understand the…
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11/28/2024
The Bird of Thanks
On Thanksgiving Day, it is customary in the United States to eat a turkey…
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11/28/2024
Remember to Say Thank You
Thanksgiving is a reminder that we should always express hakarat hatov…
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11/27/2024
Caveat Emptor…Let the Buyer Beware (And the Seller Too)
This Friday is “Black Friday,” the day on which retailers across America…
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11/27/2024
Treat for Shabbat?
While out doing your Black Friday shopping later this week, pick up…
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11/26/2024
You Border on the Adriatic
For many Americans, knowledge of Albania may derive from a famous scene in…
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11/26/2024
Learn About Righteous Gentiles
Amid periods of tragedy, heroes emerge, many of whom are non-Jews who…
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11/25/2024
Baron Edmond James de Rothschild
Although he came from a prominent banking family and was employed in the…
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11/25/2024
Modern Day Benefactors
There is much to learn from the many Jewish benefactors, who, like Baron…
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11/22/2024
Placing A Veil
One of the most meaningful customs of a traditional Ashkenazi wedding is…
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11/22/2024
Words of Praise
The next time you attend a wedding, be sure to enhance the joy and…
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11/21/2024
Taking a Stand in North Carolina
In honor of North Carolina’s ratification of the United States Constitution…
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11/20/2024
The Longest 250 Miles: Sadat’s Bold Flight
Imagine America’s foremost enemy addressing a joint session of Congress?…
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11/19/2024
Israel’s Beloved Ofra
If a person mentions the name Ofra Haza to Israelis of a certain age, you…
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11/19/2024
Time is Precious
The untimely passing of beloved Israeli entertainer Ofra Haza in 2000…
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11/18/2024
A Historical Overview of Jews in Morocco
Jews have lived in Morocco for thousands of years. Jewish nomadic tribes…
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11/18/2024
The Jewish Experience in Morocco
Study the history of the Jewish experience in Morocco and their survival…
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11/15/2024
Visiting The Sick
“It was taught: There is no measure [of reward] for visiting the sick. What…
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11/15/2024
Make an Impact
If there is someone you know who is ill, try to visit them and, think of…
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11/14/2024
Jewish Work in Diabetes
Not so long ago, diabetes was often thought of as a “Jewish disease.” This…
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11/14/2024
Be Healthy
Be conscious about how your diet affects your health. Remember, staying…
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11/13/2024
The Chazon Ish
Rabbi Avraham Yeshaya Karelitz, known as the Chazon Ish, was considered to…
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11/13/2024
Jewish Leaders to Emulate
Study the history of sages recognized as religious leaders of the Jewish…
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