02/24/2020
Educated Consumers
While there is value to being an educated consumer, we should also be…
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02/21/2020
Just a Half Shekel
This Shabbat is Parashat Shekalim (shekels). The Torah portion…
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02/21/2020
Associate with Groups
The half-shekel annual tax assured that everyone was counted together with…
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02/20/2020
Rabbi Israel Salanter and the Mussar Movement
The Mussar movement, the formal study and program of ethical improvement,…
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02/20/2020
Seek Opportunities to Improve Character
One of the most valuable life endeavors is to devote time to character…
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02/19/2020
Jews and the Crimea
In 2014, the Russian army seized control of the Crimea. This occurred after…
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02/19/2020
Jewish Crimea
When traveling, try to learn the Jewish history of the places you plan to…
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02/18/2020
Israel’s First Spy
While religious Jews acknowledge that the creation and continued existence…
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02/18/2020
Learn About the Storied History of the Mossad
Take pride in the accomplishments of all of the State of Israel’s security…
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02/17/2020
Celebrating Chanukah at the White House
When the Founding Fathers of the United States created the role of…
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02/17/2020
Study U.S. Presidents and their Relationship to American Jews
The United States has been a beacon of kindness for Jews. It behooves…
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02/14/2020
Ignominy in Italy
During the long course of Jewish history, one of the multiple tools used to…
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02/14/2020
Fight Against the Humiliation of Others
Causing humiliation to others can be worse than inflicting bodily harm.…
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02/13/2020
On the Wings of Eagles
In Exodus 19, God instructs Moses to address the Children of Israel and to…
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02/13/2020
“Taking a Bullet”
Convene a discussion concerning the topic for whom you would “take a…
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02/12/2020
Penny Lane
While the well-known adage requests, “A penny for your thoughts,” perhaps…
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02/12/2020
Find Value in Everything
Everything, living and inanimate, has inherent worth. Acknowledging and…
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02/11/2020
The Samurai Who Saved Thousands of Jews from the Nazis
Often, when tragedy strikes, many seek to uncover a silver lining by…
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02/11/2020
Attitude of Gratitude
When anyone does anything for your personal benefit, your loved ones, your…
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02/10/2020
Tu b’Shevat is Coming
While it may seem as if winter has just begun, it may be time to look…
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02/10/2020
Demonstrate Your Respect for the Environment
Tu b’shevat, the Jewish new year for trees, is a great opportunity for Jews…
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02/07/2020
Jews and Bubble Gum
The first Friday in February is celebrated as “Bubble Gum Day.” Ruth Spiro,…
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02/07/2020
All Human Benefit Must Be Appreciated
Any benefit we receive in this world, even the tiniest amount, must be…
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02/06/2020
The Royal Family and the Jews
On February 6, 1952, Queen Elizabeth II assumed the throne of “the United…
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02/06/2020
Pray for the Welfare of the Head of State
Jewish tradition teaches that one ought to pray for the welfare of the head…
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02/05/2020
Does God Experience Difficulty?
In the middle of parashat B’shalach, we encounter the great miracle of God…
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02/05/2020
Be Godly: Help Jews Get Married!
Enabling Jewish men and women to marry is a great and Godly effort.…
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02/04/2020
Rabbi Eliezer Silver
Historians have noted the seemingly underwhelming response of the American…
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02/04/2020
Support Survivors
There are still survivors of the Holocaust alive, many of whom are in need…
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02/03/2020
A Jewish Income Tax?
On February 3, 1913, the Sixteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was…
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