11/30/2009
The Babylonian Talmud Completed
Around 200 C.E., Rabbi Judah Ha’Nasi (Judah the Prince) completed his great…
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11/30/2009
Study Zone
If you're curious about the contents of the Talmud, which can seem…
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11/27/2009
Twice the Tithe
Charity (tzedakah) is an integral part of both Jewish life and Jewish law.…
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11/27/2009
A Little More
When giving money to someone in need or to a charitable organization, err…
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11/26/2009
It’s Not A Big Chicken
If there is one thing that is guaranteed to be in supermarkets in November,…
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11/26/2009
Express Your Thanks
Wherever you are, take a moment to thank the people around you.
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11/26/2009
The Blessings of the Amidah: Ingathering of Exiles
The nineteen blessings of the Amidah make up the core of the Jewish prayer…
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11/25/2009
Feast of Gratitude
While the majority of the sacrifices enumerated in the Torah are related to…
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11/25/2009
Thank You For
If someone special in your life has survived a life threatening situation,…
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11/25/2009
The Morning Blessings-Blessing #7: Clothing
Every morning, a set of 15 blessings is recited to express our thanks to…
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11/24/2009
Spinoza
Any student of philosophy will be able to tell you about Baruch (Benedict)…
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11/24/2009
Lets Get Philosophical
For an interesting taste of Jewish philosophy, try Maimonides' Guide To The…
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11/23/2009
Community Ties
Recently, several news outlets have made human interest stories out of the…
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11/23/2009
Get Involved
Join in local Jewish community activities. Your participation strengthens…
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11/20/2009
North American Shtetl
The word shtetl, invokes images of the pre-Holocaust Eastern European…
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11/20/2009
Exploration
Explore a community with which you are unfamiliar. (New Square and Tash are…
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11/19/2009
The Population Question
The Malthusian theory of overpopulation is a popular doomsday prediction.…
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11/19/2009
The Funniest Questions
For a fresh perspective on life, ask a child you know (your own, a…
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11/19/2009
The Blessings of the Amidah: Livelihood
The nineteen blessings of the Amidah make up the core of the Jewish…
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11/18/2009
The Keshet of Kislev
It was during the month of Cheshvan that God sent the heavy rains to cover…
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11/18/2009
Rosh Chodesh Delight
Enjoy a donut in honor of Rosh Chodesh (the new month of) Kislev.
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11/18/2009
The Morning Blessings-Blessing #6: Sight
Every morning, a set of 15 blessings is recited to express our thanks to…
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11/17/2009
A Friendly Emperor
On November 17, in the year 331 C.E., Flavius Claudius Julianus was born.…
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11/17/2009
Rosh Chodesh Club
Arrange with a group of friends to get together for lunch or drinks each…
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11/16/2009
Sigd, The Ethiopian Holiday
While most of the Jews of Ethiopia--the Beta Israel, as the Ethiopian…
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11/16/2009
Keep It In The House
If you do not already own a Chumash, the Five Books of Moses, make an…
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11/13/2009
G-O-D
God is probably one of the most powerful nouns in the dictionary. In the…
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11/13/2009
Tongue Guard
Train yourself to always refer to God in a respectful manner (Is "Oh my…
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11/13/2009
Sabbath Prayers: The Candle Lighting Blessing
Before reciting this blessing, light the Shabbat candles and then cover…
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11/12/2009
Rain, Rain…
“Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day...” This cute ditty must have…
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