05/06/2010
Who Drinks The Water?
It’s a classic ethical dilemma: Two people are lost in the desert with only…
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05/05/2010
Unsung Hero
War heroes are not always soldiers in arms. Often they are the men and…
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05/04/2010
No Cheeseburgers
Why don’t Jews eat meat and milk together? Because the Torah says: “Do not…
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05/04/2010
A Kosher Step
Be aware of all of the ingredients in the food you are eating.
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05/03/2010
For Jewish Youth
Do you know which international Jewish youth organization began in Omaha,…
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05/03/2010
Take Charge
Volunteer to help a Jewish youth organization in your community.
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04/30/2010
Hod-Splendor
The fifth week of Sefirat Ha’Omer, the counting of the days between…
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04/30/2010
Shabbat Splendor
Celebrate Shabbat as a way of acknowledging God’s presence in the world.
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04/29/2010
Bows and Arrows
Lag Ba'Omer, the 33rd day of the counting of the Omer, is a minor holiday…
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04/29/2010
Take A Shot
On Lag Ba’Omer (Sunday, May 2, 2010) teach your children (including nieces,…
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04/28/2010
Rabbi Meir
The Mishna is a collection of citations of the oral law by an array of…
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04/28/2010
To Give
Put a tzedakah (charity) box in a convenient location in your home.
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04/27/2010
What A Pretty Little
Appearances can be deceiving. Take little children, for instance. “What a…
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04/27/2010
Snip
Since Lag Ba'omer is this Sunday, reschedule your planned haircut for…
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04/26/2010
Scapegoat
The Jewish people have often been cast as the proverbial “scapegoat.” When…
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04/26/2010
Don’t Excuse Me
When you make a mistake, admit it rather than making excuses.
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04/23/2010
Netzach – Victory
The fourth week of Sefirat Ha’Omer, the counting of the days between…
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04/23/2010
Hard Choice
Stay home tonight with a good Jewish book in honor of Shabbat.
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04/22/2010
Precious Creation
While there are many appropriate themes with which the Torah could have…
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04/22/2010
Earth Day
Take part in at least one Earth Day activity. For suggestions, visit…
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04/21/2010
The Ghetto Of Venice
The Jewish ghetto of Venice, made famous in William Shakespeare’s The…
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04/21/2010
It’s A Small World
Donate to an organization that provides assistance to those affected by…
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04/20/2010
Hallel and Yom Ha’atzma’ut
Is Yom Ha’atzma’ut, Israeli Independence Day, a religious holiday for Jews…
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04/20/2010
A Point of Pride
Display an image of an Israeli flag to show your support for the State of…
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04/19/2010
Jews and War
The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) is one of the world’s top fighting forces.…
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04/19/2010
Silence Please
Create your own moment of silence to remember those who have fallen in…
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04/16/2010
Tiferet-Beauty
The third week of Sefirat Ha’Omer, the counting of the days between…
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04/16/2010
Go for the Goal
Set out your personal goals for the next month; then make sure they are…
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