11/04/2021
Rabin
Today is the 26th anniversary of the death of Yitzchak Rabin, who was…
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11/04/2021
Dangerous Rhetoric
Our words matter. Especially when it comes to controversial topics that…
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11/03/2021
The Jews of Panama
The history of the Jews in Panama is similar to Jewish history in other…
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11/03/2021
Celebrate Your Jewish Distinctiveness
While living in exile among different cultures, we need to be mindful that…
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11/02/2021
A Jazz Master
While known later in his career as the "King of the Clarinet", some are…
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11/01/2021
The First Inquisition
Although it was not the first inquisition, the Spanish Inquisition* was…
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11/01/2021
Be Grateful
Given the sad history of the Spanish Inquisition and the auto-de-fé…
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10/29/2021
National Hermit Day
Judaism is not known for encouraging asceticism. While the Torah commands…
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10/29/2021
Time for Contemplation
Set aside a few quiet moments each day to appreciate all the goodness that…
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10/28/2021
A Document Against Antisemitism
It was on this day in 1965 that the Catholic Church officially stopped…
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10/28/2021
Historical Document
To understand the historical significance of the Nostra aetete, familiarize…
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10/27/2021
The Jews of Amsterdam
October 27, 1275 is noted as the first time the name “Amsterdam” was…
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10/27/2021
Study Jewish History
Before you visit Amsterdam, be sure to learn more about its rich Jewish…
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10/26/2021
The First Rabbi in America
The first ordained rabbi to serve in an American congregation was Rabbi…
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10/25/2021
The Yom Kippur War
It would be impossible in this format to provide a full history of the…
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10/25/2021
In Their Memory
Recognize the ultimate sacrifice made by brave Israeli soldiers during the…
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10/22/2021
Visiting The Sick
“It was taught: There is no measure [of reward] for visiting the sick. What…
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10/22/2021
Make a Difference
If it is feasible, and reasonable under current conditions to visit someone…
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10/21/2021
The Chazon Ish
Rabbi Avraham Yeshaya Karelitz, known as the Chazon Ish, was considered to…
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10/21/2021
Leaders to Emulate
Study the history of sages recognized as religious leaders of the Jewish…
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10/20/2021
Dear Yenta: The Matchmaker (Shadchan)
“Matchmaker, matchmaker / Look through your book / And make me a perfect…
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10/20/2021
Be A Shadchan
Do your part. Think about your single friends and consider suggesting…
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10/19/2021
Jabotinsky
When Vladimir Yevgenyevich Zhabotinsky was born on October 18, 1880, in…
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10/19/2021
Volunteer and Make an Impact
One need not live in Israel to volunteer on behalf of Israel. There are…
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10/18/2021
The Jews of Puerto Rico
On October 18, 1898, the “Stars and Stripes” flag of the United States was…
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10/18/2021
Celebrate Your Distinctiveness
While living in a place among different cultures, in order to perpetuate…
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10/15/2021
Name Change
It is not a coincidence that cultures around the world share a belief in…
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10/15/2021
The Significance of a Name
If someone you know is ill, and especially if their name has been changed,…
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