02/24/2013
Say A Blessing
Before enjoying a glass of wine, say the blessing over wine. (Click here…
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02/22/2013
The Sabbath of Remembering
This Shabbat is Shabbat Parashat Zachor, the Sabbath of Remembering. The…
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02/22/2013
Aishet Chayil and Esther
On Friday nights it is customary to sing a selection of verses from the…
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02/22/2013
Remember
If you cannot attend a reading of Parashat Zachor, read it in your home or…
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02/21/2013
May His Name Be Erased
“Purim Holiday/Purim Holiday/A big holiday for the Jews Masks and…
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02/21/2013
The Whole Megillah
Whether it’s a long-winded tale, or a story overloaded with details--it’s…
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02/21/2013
Get Into it
Bring a noisemaker to Megillah reading, but make certain to stop any…
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02/20/2013
Fast of Esther
"Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast for…
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02/20/2013
Hester Panim
One might think that the Book of Esther is a heroic tale about Mordechai…
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02/20/2013
For the Fast
Arrange your schedule for tomorrow so that you can break the fast after…
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02/19/2013
The Four Mitzvot of Purim
This year, Purim will be celebrated on Sunday, February 24th (beginning…
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02/19/2013
Costume Time
Those who first hear about the custom of Purim costumes might assume that…
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02/18/2013
Presidentially Approved
As the only territory completely under the control of the Federal…
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02/18/2013
Pre-Purim Prep
Prepare for this Sunday's Purim celebration by downloading Jewish…
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02/15/2013
The Purim Commitment
What does the holiday of Purim have to do with Jews reconnecting to their…
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02/15/2013
Commit To Shabbat
Commit to your Jewish heritage by celebrating Shabbat.
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02/14/2013
Finally Buried
On the 4th of Adar 1307, the Maharam of Rothenberg was buried in the Jewish…
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02/14/2013
Last Dignity
Provide your loved ones with a proper and dignified Jewish burial. For more…
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02/13/2013
Who Was Mordechai?
There are some people in this world who always seem to be right in the…
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02/13/2013
Follow Those Who Know
Follow the advice of Jossie ben Joezer of Tzeredah, who said: "Let…
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02/12/2013
The Purim Story In Under 300 Words
At the end of a 180-day feast, the King of Persia-Medea, Achashverosh,…
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02/11/2013
When Adar Begins
The month of Adar, the twelfth month of the Jewish calendar…
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02/11/2013
Getting Ready
Purim will be celebrated two weeks from yesterday. Find out what Purim…
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02/08/2013
Just A Half Shekel
This Shabbat is Shabbat Shekalim, the Sabbath of Shekels. The…
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02/08/2013
Unity Point
Wish all of your Jewish friends and colleagues Shabbat Shalom.
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02/07/2013
What’s in the Book – Malachi
The Book of Malachi is the last of the Twelve Prophets, and there is no…
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02/07/2013
Mitzvah on the Mark
When you put effort into performing a mitzvah, make certain that you do it…
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02/06/2013
Waiting For Ice Cream
According to the Talmudic sage Mar Ukva, his father waited an entire day…
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02/06/2013
Ice Cream Cravings
Plan ahead. If you know you will want ice cream, enjoy it early in the day…
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