05/22/2020
Priceless Wisdom
Make this Shabbat even more meaningful by setting aside time to study…
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05/21/2020
Jerusalem Day–Yom Yerushalayim
In 1947, when the United Nations approved the plan to partition the British…
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05/21/2020
Spiritual Flight
On your next trip to Israel, be sure to visit the Western Wall in Jerusalem…
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05/20/2020
A Scholar and a Playwright
As the epicenter of the Renaissance, Italy was filled with great centers of…
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05/20/2020
Jewish Ethics at Your Fingertips
Delve into "the Path of the Just" to gain a new perspective on Jewish…
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05/19/2020
The Battle of Kibbutz Yad Mordechai
At the time of the Declaration of the State of Israel (May 14, 1948),…
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05/19/2020
Modern Day Heroes
Recognize the heroism of those who defended the nascent State of Israel and…
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05/18/2020
Around the World in One Place
In honor of International Museum Day, Jewish…
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05/18/2020
Local Jewish History
Learn more about the history of your Jewish community whether you live in…
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05/15/2020
Be Strong!
For many readers, completing a book leaves them with a variety of feelings.…
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05/15/2020
If Only I Had Time
You do. Spend some time this Shabbat learning the parashiyot of B'har and…
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05/14/2020
The Buttonwood Jews
On the 17th of May, 1792, 24 businessmen met under a buttonwood (sycamore)…
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05/14/2020
Jewish Contribution
Study American history and appreciate the many contributions made by…
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05/13/2020
Israeli-German Relations
On the 11th of Iyar, 5725, corresponding to May 13, 1965, Israel officially…
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05/13/2020
Learn the Lessons of History
To better appreciate the trials and tribulations and its aftermath, ask a…
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05/12/2020
Lag Ba’omer
The period of mourning* (for the 24,000 students of Rabbi Akiva who died of…
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05/12/2020
Modern Day Heroes
Recognize the heroism of those who defended the nascent State of Israel and…
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05/12/2020
Enjoy!
Cut your hair, trim your beard and sit back and enjoy some Jewish music.
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05/11/2020
Happy Birthday Birkat Hamazon!
The Torah (Exodus 16:1) reports that the Children of Israel arrived at the…
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05/11/2020
Say Thank You
After finishing your meal, take a moment to recite Birkat Hamazon to…
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05/10/2020
Thank You, Mom
In honor of all our favorite Jewish mothers, we've decided to…
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05/10/2020
Remember to Call
Don’t miss the opportunity to put a smile on your mother’s face.
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05/08/2020
The Second Passover
On the first anniversary of the Exodus from Egypt, the Children of Israel…
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05/08/2020
Looking Forward
It's time to start looking forward to the holiday of Shavuot, which seems…
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05/07/2020
Rabbi Meir
The Mishna is a collection of citations of the oral law by an array of…
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05/07/2020
Time for Study
Set aside time to study the Mishna and the Talmud to gain a greater…
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05/06/2020
Jewish Buckeyes
In 1817, when a pioneering watchmaker, Joseph Jonas, settled in Cincinnati,…
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05/06/2020
Do Your Preparation
Before you travel, try to learn the Jewish history of the places you plan…
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05/05/2020
Take Me Out To The Ballgame
In 2006, the month of May was officially designated as Jewish American…
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05/05/2020
Kosher Hot Dogs?
If you live in a city with a large Jewish population, the next time you're…
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