05/27/2009
Mind Your Manners
When or if you meet someone who has converted to Judaism, remember that it…
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05/26/2009
Preparing for the Torah
Shortly after the Israelites encamped at the base of Mount Sinai, they…
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05/26/2009
Preparations
Prepare for Shavuot by learning more about the holiday. You can start at…
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05/25/2009
Day of Distinction
On the first day of Sivan in the year 2448 (Jewish calendar), only seven…
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05/25/2009
Make A Choice
Make a decision to do something special for the upcoming holiday of…
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05/22/2009
The Name Jerusalem
Initially, King David ruled from Hebron, but Hebron was not the ideal…
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05/22/2009
Jerusalem Day
Today is Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Day, commemorating the reunification…
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05/21/2009
The Feast of Weeks
Shavuot, which we begin celebrating next Thursday night (May 28), is the…
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05/21/2009
Where You Are
Find out what your local synagogue/Jewish center is planning for the…
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05/20/2009
A Scholar and A Playwright
As the epicenter of the Renaissance, Italy was filled with great centers of…
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05/19/2009
Hey Levi
Levi, the third son of Jacob, was a passionate man, whose zeal, when…
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05/19/2009
Volunteer
Call your local synagogue or community organization and see if they need…
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05/18/2009
Audio Wander
Download some of the fascinating Jewish audio classes available on the…
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05/18/2009
In The Wilderness
The Torah was given to the Jewish nation in the midst of the wilderness on…
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05/18/2009
The Third Meal
“Eat [the manna] today, for today is Shabbat to God, today you will not…
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05/18/2009
Simple Supper
Prepare some tuna salad and egg salad and invite some neighbors over for…
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05/14/2009
Henna
While all Jewish weddings are centered around the chuppah (wedding canopy),…
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05/14/2009
Happy Here, Happy There
Join in community celebrations such as weddings. Your joy increases the joy…
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05/13/2009
The Littlest Mountain
When the Israelites were gathered at Mount Sinai, God gave them the Torah.…
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05/13/2009
Self-Esteem
Write a list of things about yourself of which you are proud. When you have…
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05/12/2009
“The Splendor”
While the study of Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism) has always been a part of…
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05/11/2009
Lag Ba’omer
The period of mourning (for the 24,000 students of Rabbi Akiva who died of…
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05/11/2009
A Log For The Omer
If you can't get to a bonfire tonight in honor of Lag Ba'omer, light a fire…
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05/08/2009
Thank You, Mom
Don’t forget to call your mother on Sunday, or send her flowers or a card.…
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05/08/2009
The Giving Gift
Give back to your mother in a special way by making a charitable donation…
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05/07/2009
The Second Passover
On the first anniversary of the exodus from Egypt, the Children of Israel…
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05/07/2009
More Matzah
Tomorrow, bring a box of matzah to work to share with your Jewish…
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05/06/2009
When Funerals Are Forbidden
Any man who is a patrilineal descendant of Aaron, the brother of Moses, is…
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