03/16/2011
The Fast of Esther
"Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast for…
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03/16/2011
Fast Day Help
It is considered specially meritorious to give charity before or after the…
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03/15/2011
It Was Bashert
Bashert, which in Yiddish means “predestined,” is most commonly applied to…
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03/14/2011
Costume Time
Those who first hear about the custom of Purim costumes might assume that…
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03/14/2011
Reversal
If you don’t like costumes, wear your shirt inside-out and respond to…
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03/11/2011
Read At Mincha
The climax of the Shabbat morning service is the Torah reading, which is…
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03/11/2011
Saturday Afternoon
Attend Shabbat Mincha (afternoon service) at your local synagogue.
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03/10/2011
Who Was Achashverosh?
“In the third year that Achashverosh, who reigned over 127 provinces from…
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03/10/2011
Dating Advice
When dating, be selective in who you ask for "romantic advice."
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03/09/2011
Relating to Sacrifices
“Rabbi Aha said in the name of Rabbi Hanina ben Pappa that God regards the…
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03/09/2011
Drawing Closer
Daily prayer is one way of forming a relationship with God.
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03/08/2011
The Power of Propaganda
In recent weeks, several celebrities have achieved notoriety for making…
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03/08/2011
A Grain of Salt
When reading the news, always take what you are reading with a grain of…
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03/07/2011
Abraham Ibn Ezra
Biblical scholars study his Torah commentaries, poets read his verse,…
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03/07/2011
Into Words
If you enjoy writing, put your thoughts about God and Judaism into words.
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03/04/2011
Shabbat’s Angel Companions
In the Talmud (Shabbat 119b), Rabbi Josi the son of Judah is quoted as…
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03/04/2011
A Reason To Say Amen
Participate in Shabbat Across America and Canada TONIGHT!(Check here to…
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03/03/2011
Why day Seven?
The number seven plays a significant role in Jewish thought. There are…
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03/03/2011
Celebrate the Seventh
Celebrate the seventh day of this week with your fellow Jews across North…
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03/02/2011
The Final Analysis
After the soul departs, it journeys to the gates of heaven where it must…
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03/02/2011
Pat On The Back
Never forget to give yourself credit for doing good deeds.
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03/01/2011
In Thanks For Your Work
As history moves from the age of the Industrial Revolution into the age of…
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03/01/2011
Saying Thank You
If you attend Shabbat Across America and Canada this Friday night (March…
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02/28/2011
The Prophet’s Speech
The King’s Speech, an Oscar winner, tells the true tale of how King George…
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02/28/2011
Bite Your Tongue
Always choose your words carefully, for the tongue is a powerful weapon.
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02/24/2011
The Lemba Connection
The Assyrian conquerors who claimed the Northern Kingdom of Israel in 722…
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02/24/2011
A Visit
If you know someone recuperating from illness or surgery, find out if they…
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02/23/2011
Just This Once?
Children notoriously like to test the limits. “If I try to take a cookie,…
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