11/10/2022
Hail the Holy Pomegranate
The pomegranate is a funny sort of fruit. Rather than eating the flesh and…
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11/10/2022
Pom-Enjoyment
Make sure to say the proper blessing over your National Pomegranate Month…
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11/09/2022
Kristallnacht
Kristallnacht, literally the Night of Crystal, but generally translated as…
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11/09/2022
Never Again
Recent inflammatory statements and acts of antisemitism remind us of the…
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11/08/2022
Go Vote! It’s an American and Jewish Value!
Voting in free and fair elections is one of the most profound privileges…
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11/08/2022
Go Vote!
In addition to engaging in a patriotic and civic act, voting may also help…
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11/07/2022
A Poet and A Martyr
Hannah Senesh (Szenes) was born in Budapest, Hungary, to an assimilated,…
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11/07/2022
Remember
Make sure to recognize the ultimate sacrifice made by Jewish heroes and…
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11/04/2022
Rabin Shot
It has been 27 years since Yitzchak Rabin was assassinated on November 4,…
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11/04/2022
Our Words Matter
Our words really matter, especially when it comes to controversial topics…
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11/03/2022
The Jews of Panama
The history of the Jews in Panama is similar to Jewish history in other…
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11/03/2022
Celebrate Our Jewish Distinctiveness
While living in exile among different cultures, we need to be mindful that…
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11/02/2022
Name Change
It is not a coincidence that cultures around the world share a belief in…
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11/02/2022
What’s in a Name?
If you have a Hebrew name and are not sure why that name was chosen, ask…
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11/01/2022
The First Inquisition
Although it was not the first inquisition, the Spanish Inquisition* was…
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11/01/2022
Be Grateful
Given the sad history of the Spanish Inquisition and the auto-da-fé…
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10/31/2022
His Tricks Were Quite A Treat
It is commonly acknowledged that the magician and escape artist Harry…
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10/31/2022
Follow the Artistic Accomplishments of Jewish Performers
Many Jews have been trailblazers in the entertainment industry. Take pride…
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10/28/2022
National Hermit Day
Judaism is not known for encouraging asceticism (abstinence from mortal…
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10/28/2022
Time for Contemplation
Set aside a few quiet moments each day to appreciate all the goodness that…
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10/27/2022
The Jews of Amsterdam
October 27, 1275 is noted as the first time the name “Amsterdam” was…
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10/27/2022
Enhance the Experience
Before embarking on a trip to Amsterdam, research its rich Jewish history.
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10/26/2022
The Seven Mitzvot
Jewish law places great emphasis on the way a Jew must live and the rewards…
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10/26/2022
Modern Ways
Think about how modern values do or do not conform to the Seven Laws of the…
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10/25/2022
The Yom Kippur War
It would be impossible, in this brief format, to provide a full history of…
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10/25/2022
The Heroes
Remember the valiant efforts and the ultimate sacrifice made by brave…
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10/24/2022
The Flying Rabbi
On October 24, 2011, a memorial to 14 Jewish chaplains of the United States…
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10/24/2022
Selfless Dedication
Recognize the selfless dedication of the chaplains who faithfully serve…
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10/21/2022
Ezer k’Negdo
Today’s Treat begins with a short, sweet story about the great Tzaddik of…
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10/21/2022
Teamwork
Strengthen your relationship with your partner by taking thoughtful,…
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