09/21/2014

Holiday Greetings

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09/21/2014

Best Wishes

When you run into a friend, don't forget to wish them a good new year…

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09/19/2014

The Light of the First Day

“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Now the earth was…

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09/19/2014

Selichot

In addition to the unique prayer services of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur,…

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09/19/2014

Guided

Use the Divine light within you to guide you in your actions.

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09/18/2014

The Three Ts

On Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur we declare: "Repentance, prayer and charity…

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09/18/2014

Five Names of Rosh Hashana

In Jewish tradition, Rosh Hashana has several names that can help us…

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09/18/2014

Now Is The Time

If you have determined behaviors you wish to change in the new year, set up…

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09/17/2014

Article VI

September 17 is Constitution Day, in honor of the ratification of the…

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09/17/2014

National Gratitude

As the High Holidays begin, be grateful for living in a country that…

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09/16/2014

Returning

One of the dominant themes of the High Holiday season is repentance. In…

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09/16/2014

To Do

Repenting, prayer and charity are the three keys to a successful new…

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09/15/2014

Yente the Yiddish Writer

Yiddish literature entered its modern era in the 1860s, when Jewish writers…

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09/15/2014

Enjoy the Classics

Read Yiddish literature (in translation) to get a flavor of the lost world…

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09/12/2014

Property Lines

Building permits, site surveys, inspectors and codes are all part of the…

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09/12/2014

Honesty

Be honest in your dealings with all people. 

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09/11/2014

The First Moshav

Have you ever been to a kibbutz?  If you have toured Israel, or…

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09/11/2014

Family Life

As the holiday season gets busy, be considerate of the needs of your…

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09/10/2014

The Incomplete Repentance

“Repentance” sounds like a grand and powerful word. In truth, the most…

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09/10/2014

Think First

Be sincere when you apologize.

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09/09/2014

Coming to California

When we think of California today, we think of perfect weather, beautiful…

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09/09/2014

Two Weeks

As Rosh Hashana is in just over two weeks, make certain to have plans for…

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09/08/2014

Literacy

Today, September 8, is the United Nations Organizations of Education,…

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09/08/2014

Hebrew School

As the school year gets into full gear, see to it that the children in your…

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09/05/2014

Heartfelt Repentance

It is easy to speak of teshuva (repentance), but, actually, the process of…

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09/05/2014

Shabbat Contemplation

Shabbat is a time for joy. This Shabbat, contemplate all the things you are…

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09/04/2014

Cartoon Power

The mesmerizing imagery in Syd Hoff’s classic children’s books  Danny…

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09/03/2014

Will I Forgive You For What?

An ancient Jewish proverb declares: “Loose tongues are worse than wicked…

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09/03/2014

Make Amends

Make the extra effort to create peace with people with whom you have had a…

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09/02/2014

Not To Be Mixed

Like oil and water, certain things are not meant to be mixed together.…

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