07/16/2013
The Second Uprising
History is a study in cause and effect. Today, on the 9th of Av, the Jewish…
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07/16/2013
The Book of Lamentations
On Tisha b'Av, the ninth of Av, one of the ways that the Jewish…
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07/16/2013
At Work
If you were unable to get away from working on Tisha b'Av, try to…
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07/15/2013
Tisha B’Av is Tomorrow
The saddest day on the Jewish calendar, the ninth of Av, is tomorrow. The…
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07/15/2013
Sponsoring Columbus
Queen Isabella of Castile and King Ferdinand of Aragon are, without…
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07/15/2013
Last Meal
Before the fast begins at sundown, eat seudah hamafseket, a simple (1…
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07/14/2013
Mourning Jerusalem: A Brief History of the First Temple
On Tuesday, Jews all over the world will observe the fast of Tisha…
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07/14/2013
Mourning Jerusalem: A Brief History of the Second Temple
The Babylonian Exile that followed the destruction of the First Temple…
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07/14/2013
History Book
Stop by the library and pick up a book on the fascinating history of…
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07/12/2013
Shabbat Chazon
This Shabbat is Shabbat Chazon, the Sabbath of the Vision…
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07/12/2013
Shabbat Reflections
This Shabbat, spend some time discussing the significance of the Nine Days…
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07/11/2013
Cheer Up The Lonely
The most frequently cited reason for the destruction of the Second Temple…
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07/11/2013
Meaningful Minutes
When you see a neighbor outside, take a moment to say "Good day" and make…
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07/10/2013
The Tribe of Gad
As the ancestors of the tribes of Israel, the lives and personalities of…
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07/10/2013
P.O.V.
If you are involved in a disagreement, take a moment to try and see things…
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07/09/2013
A Failed Bid For Asylum
Political intrigue has been part of statehood since the formation of the…
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07/09/2013
No Secrets
During the summer season, make certain to speak with the children in your…
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07/08/2013
The Death of Aaron
In every generation, there are men and women who truly make an impact on…
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07/08/2013
Peace Process
Today is the first day of the "Nine Days" (leading up to Tisha b'Av), when…
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07/05/2013
The Book of Jeremiah
The Book of Jeremiah describes the final 40 years of the Kingdom of Judah.……
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07/05/2013
Take A Look
Read the second chapter of the Book of Jeremiah during this Shabbat, the…
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07/04/2013
A Jewess in the Revolution
For a Jew to be a landowner, or the owner of an import and export business,…
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07/04/2013
Patriotic Celebration
Celebrate Independence Day in honor of a country that gives us our right to…
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07/03/2013
Place Your Bets
The Talmud states that professional gamblers are among the four types of…
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07/03/2013
Wise Time
Use your spare time to become involved in a charity or help those in your…
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07/02/2013
Did You Say Satan?
The word Satan derives from the Hebrew satan, literally “hinderer.”…
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07/02/2013
Refocus
Try to think about times of challenge as opportunities for growth.
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07/01/2013
Musical Politicians in Victoria, B.C.
Lumley and Selim Franklin moved to Victoria, British Columbia, in 1858,…
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07/01/2013
Organize
If you enjoy learning about Judaism, form a group with whom to study…
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06/28/2013
Don’t Gotcha!
All of the 39 m’lachot (creative labors prohibited on Shabbat) are derived…
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