01/12/2011
Letter Abbreviations
Everyone is familiar with standard letter form: the return address here,…
0 Comments2 Minutes
01/12/2011
The Written Word
Being careful with what you write is as important as being careful with…
0 Comments1 Minute
01/11/2011
The Eyes Have It
January is Eye Care Month! Close to 2,000 years ago, the importance of…
0 Comments2 Minutes
01/10/2011
Knock, Knock, Who’s There
It is basic courtesy to knock on a closed door and wait to be admitted by…
3 Comments2 Minutes
01/10/2011
Knock On
Put the politeness of knocking into practice even at work. Make it a habit…
0 Comments1 Minute
01/07/2011
Kugel Konnection
A traditional Ashkenazi Shabbat table will often be graced with at least…
0 Comments3 Minutes
01/07/2011
Shabbat Delight
Enjoy kugel as part of your Shabbat meal tonight. Click here for an easy…
0 Comments1 Minute
01/06/2011
In Flows Shevat
Despite what one might expect, Jewish tradition does not dismiss the signs…
0 Comments2 Minutes
01/06/2011
Torah Flow
Prepare for the first Shabbat of Shevat 5711 by studying the parasha, the…
0 Comments1 Minute
01/05/2011
Possessed
The Exorcist, one of the most famous horror films ever created, is based on…
0 Comments2 Minutes
01/05/2011
Give A Little More
Help alleviate the “pressure of extreme poverty” by being generous in your…
0 Comments1 Minute
01/04/2011
The Leader Is
Torah and civil law are the two legal codes that shape the lives of the…
0 Comments2 Minutes
01/04/2011
Democratic Thanks
If you live in a democratic society that allows equality to Jews, take a…
0 Comments1 Minute
01/03/2011
The Root of the Meaning
"Our sacred literature does not use obscure language, but describes most…
0 Comments2 Minutes
01/03/2011
Tutor
If you are knowledgeable in Hebrew or Bible, offer to tutor someone who is…
0 Comments1 Minute
12/31/2010
L’Chaim
Fiddler on the Roof made the Jewish drinking toast “L’Chaim” - To Life! -…
0 Comments1 Minutes
12/31/2010
Choose Winely
Kosher wine offerings have been expanding by leaps and bounds. Ask your…
0 Comments1 Minute
12/30/2010
Should Old Acquaintances Be Forgot?
“Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind?” This…
0 Comments2 Minutes
12/29/2010
It’s At the Lost and Found
Many a comic strip cartoon has tried to gain a laugh by focusing on the…
0 Comments2 Minutes
12/28/2010
Your Mother’s Brother
There’s an old wives’ tale that a man’s hair pattern (i.e. baldness) can be…
0 Comments2 Minutes
12/28/2010
Early Enrollment
Find out about local Jewish day schools or after-school programs in which…
0 Comments1 Minute
12/27/2010
A Man of Torah, A Man of Science
Perhaps you’ve heard of Maimonides (Rabbi Moses ben Maimon, Rambam) and…
0 Comments2 Minutes
12/24/2010
Preacher Man
One does not often associate preachers with Judaism. There are, however,…
0 Comments2 Minutes
12/24/2010
Story Time
Use stories to teach the children in your life about Jewish values.
0 Comments1 Minute
12/23/2010
Separation of Church and State
Recently @JewishTweets mentioned, in passing, a website created…
0 Comments2 Minutes
12/23/2010
Pride
At this time of year, do something to show your Jewish pride: wear a Jewish…
0 Comments1 Minute