09/11/2015

Remembering the Akeida

In neither of the two Torah references to the holiday of Rosh Hashana…

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09/11/2015

Last Shabbat of the Year

Do something special to mark the last Shabbat of the year 5775.

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09/10/2015

Annulment of Vows

"I swear that this time I will lose weight" "I am going to pray every…

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09/10/2015

Symbolic Foods

Since Rosh Hashana is the Day of Judgment, it is customary to…

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09/10/2015

Vow-less

Be careful to avoid making vows.

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09/09/2015

Festive Poems

Take a survey of the most common adjective used to describe the Jewish High…

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09/09/2015

Shofar Shorts

The shofar is one of the most recognizable symbols of Rosh Hashana.…

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09/09/2015

Your Language

Take the time to read some of the High Holiday poetry in your native…

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09/08/2015

The Three Ts

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

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09/08/2015

God’s Secret Things

In less than a week, Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, will be celebrated.…

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09/08/2015

Year Round

Teshuva, tefila and tzedaka (repentance, prayer and charity) are important…

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09/07/2015

The Year is Set

Rosh Hashana, the head of the year, is the day on which God determines the…

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09/07/2015

Take Note

Take note of the world around you and express appreciation for the beauty…

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09/07/2015

Birthday of the World

According to Jewish tradition, this Sunday night, when Rosh Hashana begins,…

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09/06/2015

Holiday Greetings

The standard pre-Rosh Hashana greeting of “K’tiva v’chatima…

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09/06/2015

Five Names of Rosh Hashana

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

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09/06/2015

Make it Meaningful

Personalize holiday cards to make them more meaningful.  

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09/04/2015

Selichot

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

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09/04/2015

A Service

Try and attend at least one Selichot service before Rosh Hashana.

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09/03/2015

The Jewish History of the Mercedes

If you ask most people if they know what the Jewish connection is to…

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09/03/2015

Drive Safe

Drive at a safe speed, protecting the life of both yourself and others.

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09/02/2015

Sweet As Honey

According to Wikipedia, in 1989, the month of September was declared…

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09/02/2015

Shabbat Sukkah

Enjoy your Shabbat meals in a sukkah.

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09/02/2015

Bee Careful

Be aware of the important role bees play in nature and refrain from harming…

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09/01/2015

Day of the Dove

In modern Western culture, the dove is commonly used to symbolize peace.…

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09/01/2015

Animals Too

Be aware that treating animals well is a mitzvah.

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08/31/2015

Forgiveness: An Elul Treat

Many feel that the three hardest words to say are: “I am sorry.” Yet, we…

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08/31/2015

Point of View

In situations where you feel you were wronged, try to examine the…

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08/28/2015

Celebrating the Groom

A great deal of the wedding seems to focus on the bride. In fact, it is not…

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08/28/2015

Shabbat Shalom

Make an extra effort to enjoy the peace of Shabbat.

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