03/14/2019
Moses’ Impact on Jewish Life
Whether one observes the 7th of Adar as Moses’ yahrzeit (anniversary of his…
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03/13/2019
The Origins of Formal Jewish Education in the United States
Today, thankfully, there are hundreds of Jewish elementary schools in the…
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03/13/2019
Support Jewish Education
Vigorously support Jewish education, whether formal or informal, primary or…
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03/12/2019
Costume Time
Those who first hear about the custom of wearing Purim costumes might…
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03/12/2019
Prepare Your Purim Costumes
Plan your Purim costumes in advance so they will somehow relate to the…
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03/11/2019
What’s in a (Last) Name?
When using proper names in the Jewish ritual, such as receiving an Aliyah…
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03/11/2019
Learn the Meaning of Your Last Name
Your last name may or may not bear significance on your lineage, but…
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03/08/2019
When Adar Begins
The month of Adar begins today. About Adar, the twelfth month of the Jewish…
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03/08/2019
Heighten Your Gladness
Find ways to increase your joy during the festive month of Adar.
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03/07/2019
The Transparency of a Conjunction
One of the hallmarks of personal integrity, is financial accountability and…
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03/07/2019
Treasurers Must Avoid the Appearance of Impropriety
Anyone handling money, especially representatives of Jewish organizations,…
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03/06/2019
Jewish Law and the Snooze Button
As the world celebrates “Procrastination Week” this week, Jewish Treats, of…
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03/06/2019
Create a To-Do List and Accomplish it
The best way to succeed, is to fulfill one’s tasks with alacrity and within…
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03/05/2019
The Iron Curtain
On March 5, 1946, barely one year after the end of World War II,…
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03/05/2019
Prayer Needs to Pierce Barriers
When we pray to God, we must envision our prayers as being potent enough to…
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03/04/2019
Green Jews
Aside from Senator Bernie Sanders, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield – aka…
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03/04/2019
Learn the Jewish History of Vermont
Before you travel to or through Vermont, learn its rich Jewish history.
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03/01/2019
The Most Popular non-Holiday Event on Jewish Calendars
Tonight is the 23rd annual Shabbat Across America and Canada. Jewish Treats…
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03/01/2019
Participate in Shabbat Across America and Canada
To find a location where you can join a SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA AND CANADA…
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02/28/2019
How to Unify the Nation
This Shabbat we read in the Torah both parashat Vayakhel and the special…
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02/28/2019
Ritual Unites
Jewish rituals work, and given their uniformity throughout the Jewish…
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02/27/2019
Live Long And Prosper
Every "Trekkie" knows that Spock’s Vulcan salutation is accompanied by a…
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02/27/2019
Popular Culture References
Express Jewish pride when popular cultural references find their source in…
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02/26/2019
General/Prime Minister Sharon
Ariel “Arik” Sharon served with unusual distinction and considerable…
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02/26/2019
Study About Israel’s Heroes
Learn about the lives, sacrifice and heroism of Israel’s founders and…
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02/25/2019
The Circle of Life
“The Circle of Life,” is both an apt description of the ups and downs of…
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02/25/2019
Pray for Rain
Although most of us acquire our food at a grocery store or supermarket, let…
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02/22/2019
“Do You Believe in Miracles? Yes!”
The word “miracle” brings to mind Biblical stories, spiritual epiphanies,…
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02/22/2019
Seek Out Faith Banners
Faith, by its very nature, cannot be proven. But events we encounter and…
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02/21/2019
Moses’ “Spartacus Moment”
The episode of the Golden Calf represents one of the most tragic episodes…
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