02/24/2010
The Fast of Esther
"Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast for…
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02/24/2010
Ah’nay’noo / Answer Us
On public fast days, the following prayer asking for communal forgiveness…
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02/23/2010
Shabbat Heroics
Question: What does a Sabbath-observant doctor do when a friend or neighbor…
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02/23/2010
Life Savers
If you live in a city with a large Jewish population that has Hatzalah…
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02/22/2010
Under Oath
Taking an oath of office or swearing* to tell the truth in court may not…
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02/22/2010
A Friendly Face
Visit a local senior residence, talk to those who live there and spend some…
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02/19/2010
Adding Candles
Lighting Shabbat candles is an essential element of Shabbat. The Shulchan…
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02/19/2010
In Training
Invite your children (or grandchildren, nieces/nephews, etc.) to join you…
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02/18/2010
Purim’s Villainess
Anyone familiar with the basic Purim story knows that the primary enemy of…
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02/18/2010
Opinion Withheld
Do not involve yourself in other people's affairs, office politics or…
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02/17/2010
The Second Temple
When the Babylonians exiled the Jews and destroyed the First Temple,…
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02/17/2010
Unfinished Business
Leave a small piece of your home unfinished as a reminder that the Jewish…
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02/16/2010
Aishet Chayil and Esther
On Friday nights it is customary to sing a selection of verses from the…
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02/16/2010
More Precious Than Pearls
Show appreciation for the important women in your life: wife, girlfriend,…
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02/15/2010
Hester Panim
One might think that the Book of Esther is a heroic tale about Mordechai…
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02/15/2010
Enter Adar
The Talmud (Ta'anith 29a) states: "Me'sheh'nichnas Adar, marbin b'simchah,"…
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02/12/2010
What’s With The Salt
At every Shabbat meal, the blessing of Ha'mo'tzee (the blessing over bread)…
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02/12/2010
Salt Cellar
Designate a fancy salt shaker or salt cellar to adorn your Shabbat table.
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02/11/2010
Just A Half A Shekel
This Shabbat is Shabbat Shekalim, the Sabbath of Shekels. The Torah…
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02/11/2010
Half Shekels For Purim
It is customary to give three half-shekels (or half-dollars in the U.S) at…
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02/11/2010
Just A Half A Shekel
This Shabbat is Shabbat Shekalim, the Sabbath of Shekels. The Torah…
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02/11/2010
Half Shekels For Purim
It is customary to give three half-shekels (or half-dollars in the U.S.) at…
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02/10/2010
The House of Assembly
Did you know that the Greek word 'synagogue' is actually a translation of…
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02/10/2010
Local Assembly
Find out if a 'House of Assembly' in your area will be hosting Shabbat…
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02/09/2010
Rabbi Israel Salanter and the Mussar Movement
The Mussar movement, the formal study and program of ethical improvement,…
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02/09/2010
Mussar Move
Write a list of 8 things you thing you can improve about yourself. (And at…
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02/08/2010
Twilight (Sorry No Vampires)
In Judaism, the day begins and ends at sunset. But defining sunset can be…
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02/08/2010
Good Giving
Donate your gently used books or toys to the local hospital.
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02/05/2010
The Haftarah
Every week, on Shabbat, a portion of the Five Books of Moses is read in…
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