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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06/28/2013

Bug Off

If you are in a situation (at a campground) on Shabbat, use a spray-on bug…

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06/27/2013

Moses’ Sons

The inherent desire to have one’s legacy last into the future is, most…

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06/27/2013

Your Guidance

Demonstrate to your children (or the children in your life) how to love…

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06/26/2013

Madagascar and the Jews

The island of Madagascar has never been the home to a formal Jewish…

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06/26/2013

On Hand

Try and keep a few single dollars on hand to distribute for charity.

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06/25/2013

The End of the Tamid Offering

In the year that the Israelites left Egypt, on the 17th day of Tammuz,…

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06/25/2013

The Three Weeks

“When Av enters, we must lessen our rejoicing,” declare the Talmudic sages…

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06/25/2013

Contemplate

Whether you are able to fast today or not, take a few moments and…

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06/24/2013

The Fast of the 17th of Tammuz

Everyone knows about Yom Kippur. There are, however, several other fast…

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06/24/2013

Nu, Don’t Eat

A popular joke: Most Jewish holidays can be subsumed under the pithy…

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06/24/2013

Prepare Today

Prepare today for tomorrow's fast by drinking a lot of water. 

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06/21/2013

Cycles of Seasons

While the Jewish calendar is lunar based, meaning that each month is…

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06/21/2013

So Solstice

If the sun is shining today, go out and celebrate summer weather (and…

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06/20/2013

Love and Hate

The juxtaposition between love and hate is fascinating. The relationship…

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06/20/2013

Turn It Around

If you are experiencing a feeling of hate, start trying to be nice to that…

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06/19/2013

Dear Yenta: The Matchmaker (Shadchan)

“Matchmaker, matchmaker / Look through your book / And make me a perfect…

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