12/07/2015

Dedication for Self

Let the holiday of Chanukah be an inspiration to dedicate yourself to…

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12/06/2015

The Chanukiyah

The term menorah is used for both the classic symbol of the holiday of…

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12/06/2015

The Chanukah Blessings

The Jewish people have said this prayer daily for thousands of years.On the…

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12/06/2015

Early On

Set up your Chanukah menorah(s) before sunset.

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12/04/2015

Chanukah – What’s the Mitzvah

Here's a quiz:What is the primary mitzvah of Chanukah? a) Eating latkes…

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12/04/2015

The Story of Chanukah

Around the year 167 B.C.E., the Syrian-Greek rulers of Judea tried to force…

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12/04/2015

Chanukah is Coming

This Shabbat, prepare for Chanukah by discussing what the holiday really…

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12/03/2015

It Happened in Illinois

In honor of the anniversary of the State of Illinois’ entry into the union…

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12/03/2015

Say It

Use your First Amendment right to demonstrate pride in Judaism.

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12/02/2015

The Hijacked Sage

Born in Warsaw, Poland, in 1906, Rabbi Yitzchak Hutner was raised in a…

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12/02/2015

Be Aware

Take the time to explore the unique attributes of Jewish leaders…

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12/01/2015

Give A Little A Lot

Making the decision about to whom and how much tzedakah (charity) one…

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12/01/2015

Giving Tuesday

In honor of today's #GivingTuesday, please support NJOP, the parent…

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11/30/2015

Finding Settlement

It is often suggested that America is a litigious society, meaning that…

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11/30/2015

Compromise

Try to find a compromise with a person rather than argue.

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11/27/2015

Where Are You Shopping?

If you spent the day frantically shopping at Saks, Bloomingdales or Neiman…

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11/27/2015

Shabbat Thanks

Be thankful for the peace of Shabbat.

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11/26/2015

It’s Not A Big Chicken

If there is one thing that is guaranteed to be in supermarkets in November,…

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11/26/2015

Fine Thanks

Take pleasure in expressing gratitude.

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11/25/2015

Travelin’

Ever feel nervous just before the start of a trip? Ever have sleepless…

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11/25/2015

Road Safety

If you are driving to your Thanksgiving celebration, please drive safely.

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11/24/2015

Bound to The Torah – the German Wimple Custom

Among the many communities that are categorized as Ashkenazim (Jews…

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11/24/2015

Onward

Take an active role in sharing your family's customs with the next…

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11/23/2015

An Avante-Garde Artist in Russia

El Lissitsky was one of the great Avante-Garde artists of the early…

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11/23/2015

Art Time

If you are artistic, use your talents to express your Jewish identity.

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11/20/2015

Bostoner

Boston is a famous and historic American city, with a rich early-American…

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11/20/2015

Special Dress

Honor Shabbat by dressing in your best. 

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11/19/2015

The Trouble with Double

For some sisters who are particularly close, the idea of a double wedding…

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11/19/2015

Shared Joy

Join your friends and neighbors in the celebrating a simcha (joyous…

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11/18/2015

Into the Fire

It is written in the Book of Daniel (Chapter 3) that Nebuchadnezzar, King…

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