11/05/2012

Picking Up Pigskin

The Jewish dietary laws prohibit Jews from eating any food products derived…

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11/05/2012

Snack It

If you attend a game, bring along kosher snacks.

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11/02/2012

The Jewish League of Woman Suffrage

In the early twentieth century, one of the critical political battles was…

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11/02/2012

Day of Rest

Tonight it Shabbat. Enjoy your day of rest with friends and family.

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11/01/2012

Lord George Gordon

    As few members of the British aristocracy have…

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11/01/2012

Subtle Support

Be supportive of converts in your community.

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10/31/2012

Monsters In The Family

To much of the American populace, tonight [Halloween] is a night of goblins…

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10/31/2012

Parenting and Discipline

If you are a parent, recognize how important your actions are to your…

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10/30/2012

Visiting The Sick

“It was taught: There is no measure [of reward] for visiting the sick. What…

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10/30/2012

On A Busy Day

If you know someone in the hospital, make time in your schedule to visit…

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10/29/2012

Chief Rabbi of Egypt

On 13 MarCheshvan, 1960, Rabbi Haim Nahum Effendi passed away in Cairo, and…

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10/29/2012

Honor To

Give honor to the leaders of your community.

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10/26/2012

Rachel’s Influence

At the end of the patriarch Jacob’s life, Joseph brings his sons to his…

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10/26/2012

Your Prayers

When you pray, put your whole heart into your conversation with God.

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10/25/2012

No Strings Attached

Deuteronomy 16:18 states: "...You shall not take a bribe, for bribery…

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10/25/2012

Influence

Be aware of how you are affected by other people’s actions and avoid being…

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10/24/2012

Yonah of Geronah

It is a fact of history that students have frequently been at the center of…

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10/24/2012

No Place For Pride

Do not hesitate to admit when you are wrong.

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10/23/2012

Right Foot First

Some people might find it surprising that the sages discussed certain “best…

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10/23/2012

Morning Routine

When getting ready in the morning, think about each action you take and…

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10/22/2012

What’s in the Book – Zechariah

Like many of the later prophets, the Book of Zechariah has more prophecy…

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10/22/2012

Feel the Frost

As temperatures begin to drop, consider donating your old winter clothes to…

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10/19/2012

Being Yotzei

Kiddush, sanctification, is the prayer said over wine through which Jews…

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10/19/2012

Tonight’s Intent

This Shabbat, make certain to focus your intent when either making or…

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10/18/2012

Territorial Strife

The sages wisely noted in Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers 4:1) that a…

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10/18/2012

Assessment

Assess the many blessings that you have in your life.

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10/17/2012

The Month of Mar-Cheshvan

Today is Rosh Chodesh Mar-Cheshvan, the first day of the month of…

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10/17/2012

Something Special

Enjoy a special treat in honor of Rosh Chodesh.

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10/16/2012

World Food Day

It is a fundamental Jewish belief that in the era of the Messiah, the world…

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10/16/2012

Food Thoughts

Try to reduce the amount of excess food (food that you often do not eat…

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