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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11/12/2009
Thanks So Much
On the next rainy day, take a few moments to contemplate how rain makes…
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11/12/2009
The Blessings of the Amidah: Healing
The nineteen blessings of the Amidah make up the core of the Jewish prayer…
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11/11/2009
In Honor of Armistice Day: A Jewish War Hero Remembered
Sammy Dreben, “The Fighting Jew,” (1878-1925) was a new immigrant to the…
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11/11/2009
The Morning Blessings: Blessing #5: For Men
Every morning, a set of 15 blessings are recited to express our thanks to…
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11/10/2009
Kindness To Animals
Animals are one of the most important “educational tools” God provided to…
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11/10/2009
To All Animals
If you have a pet, serve his/her meal before you serve yourself.
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11/09/2009
Beyond Their Means
It goes without saying that life would be simpler if all things were black…
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11/09/2009
No Free Coffee
If you ask a co-worker to bring you a coffee when they go out to get one…
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11/06/2009
The Torah Service
The Torah Service is central to the Saturday morning synagogue service and…
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11/06/2009
Divided by Seven
To familiarize yourself with the weekly Torah portion, read one of the…
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11/06/2009
Sabbath Prayers: The Blessings Over The Torah
On Shabbat morning, seven different people are called to recite the…
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11/05/2009
Salt and Hospitality
The region of the Dead Sea (a.k.a. Yam Ha'melach - The Sea of Salt) was…
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11/05/2009
Open Door Policy
If you hear of a friend in need of hospitality (perhaps due to apartment…
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