09/30/2013

“The Seventh Descendant”

A popular theme among writers of fantasy is the special nature of the…

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09/30/2013

Stay Strong

  If you made personal resolutions during the High Holiday season,…

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09/25/2013

Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah

Tonight starts the holiday of Shemini Atzeret, literally the Gathering of…

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09/25/2013

What Is Isru Chag?

The day after vacation is often a time of distraction and disorientation.…

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09/25/2013

Celebrate

If you can't join in a Simchat Torah celebration, do something…

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09/24/2013

Beating the Willows

During Sukkot, there is a mitzvah to wave the four species (lulav,…

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09/24/2013

Hoshana Rabbah

Rosh Hashana is known as the Day of Judgment (Yom Hadin), the day on which…

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09/24/2013

One More Day

If you haven't already done so, make certain to go to a body of…

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09/23/2013

More Than A Harvest Festival

Few people refer to Sukkot by the name Chag Ha'Asif, Feast of the…

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09/23/2013

Everyone Does The Wave

One of the main mitzvot of the holiday of Sukkot is the waving of the four…

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09/23/2013

Apples Plus

Celebrate the wonderful fruits of the fall season and make certain to…

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09/22/2013

Water, Water Everywhere

Sukkot is considered the holiday on which God determines the world’s water…

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09/22/2013

Chol Hamoed

Most holidays in western society last for a single day, which is often…

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09/22/2013

Celebrate

If you have a sukkah, invite friends and family over to make your…

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09/18/2013

The Sukkot Hoshanot Service

Walk into a traditional synagogue in the middle of morning services during…

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09/18/2013

Vanity of Vanities

Most people are unknowingly familiar with the third chapter…

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09/18/2013

Call Out

When you need help, don't hesitate to call out to God. 

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09/17/2013

Room For Creativity

A few years back, The Atlantic Magazine featured a story about a project…

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09/17/2013

Singing Praises

“...The prophets of the Jewish people ordained that the Hallel be recited…

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09/17/2013

Question Asked

If you have a question about Jewish law, ask a rabbi before assuming that…

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09/16/2013

The Four Species

The waving of the four species is one of the most beautiful and symbolic…

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09/16/2013

The Perfect Species

At this time of the year, Jews around the globe head out in search of the…

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09/16/2013

A Special Purchase

Try to buy your own lulav and etrog.

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09/15/2013

But Wait, There’s More

Now that the Jewish people have repented on Yom Kippur and, hopefully,…

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09/15/2013

Build Your Own Sukkah

Webster's Dictionary defines a tabernacle as a temporary dwelling,…

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09/15/2013

Friends and Loved Ones

Sukkot is an excellent time to get together with friends and loved ones, so…

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09/13/2013

Neilah: The Final Serevice

While one may make requests of God or atone for transgressions at any time…

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09/13/2013

The Five Prohibitions of Yom Kippur

"...on the tenth of the month, you shall afflict your souls and do no work…

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09/13/2013

Last Moment

Use this auspicious time to pour out your heart to God.

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09/12/2013

Lose The Leather

Once a year, Jews around the world make a unique, and not always…

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