08/17/2021
American Archivist
Selma Stern-Taeubler (1890-1981) was a natural achiever. Not only was this…
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08/17/2021
Research
To better appreciate the underpinnings of the success of a Jewish…
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08/16/2021
The Jews Of Cyprus
The history of the Jews in Cyprus is surprisingly benign given the island’s…
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08/16/2021
International Jewish Travel
Before traveling overseas, be sure to learn about the local Jewish history.
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08/13/2021
All That’s Left
August 13th is annually celebrated as “Left Handers Day.” Most Lefties,…
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08/13/2021
Southpaw Implications
Study Jewish law to discover the everyday implications of being a lefty. To…
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08/12/2021
Fyvush
There are certain entertainers who are known by their first name, such as…
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08/12/2021
The Yiddish Theatre
Learn about the Yiddish theatre which was a staple of the Jewish immigrant…
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08/11/2021
The Jewish Reveille
The Hebrew month of Elul which began this past Sunday night and Monday,…
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08/11/2021
Prepare for Judgement
Try to hear the shofar blown during the month of Elul to help prepare…
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08/10/2021
Midwestern Sour Cream
There are a host of Jewish foods that are associated with the American…
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08/10/2021
Support Your Local Jewish Institutions
Learn from the example set by the Raskas family's support of local St.…
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08/09/2021
Splitting the Atom
When asked to name a theoretical physicist, the first name to come to many…
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08/09/2021
The Danger of Atomic Technology
Learn about Robert Oppenheimer, the “father of the atomic bomb” and his…
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08/06/2021
The Jews Of Jamaica
As in many countries of the New World, the Jewish history of Jamaica begins…
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08/06/2021
Positive Impact on Others
Recognize that in 1849 eight of the forty seven members of the Colonial…
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08/05/2021
Why is Jerusalem Not Mentioned in the Torah?
In the first aliyah of parashat Re’eh, the Torah mentions 16 times an…
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08/05/2021
Visit Jerusalem
Plan your visit (or virtual visit) to Jerusalem, so you can explore its…
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08/04/2021
Tithe Means Tenth
Ideally, people would have no qualms about supporting those in need. The…
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08/04/2021
Make a Real Difference
Set aside an appropriate amount of money for tzedakah and support needy…
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08/03/2021
Best Seller
For a high school dropout who failed English three times, Leon Uris had an…
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08/03/2021
Reading Light
If you don’t enjoy non-fiction books, read Jewish historical fiction to…
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08/02/2021
Uprising At Treblinka
The heinous plans of the Nazis seemed too horrible to be credible. Who…
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08/02/2021
Never Forget
Learn about the heroism of the “Organizing Committee” of Jewish prisoners…
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07/30/2021
The Heel and the Parachute
The title of this week’s parasha, Eikev, is one of the more difficult…
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07/30/2021
Net Worth
Recognize the significant individual worth and importance of each person…
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07/29/2021
A Woman In Charge
Mizrachi Women’s Organization of America (MWOA, known today as AMIT –…
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07/29/2021
Teaching By Example
Learn how to really make a difference in people’s lives by following the…
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07/28/2021
Minsk, Pinsk and Dvinsk?
Dvinsk, also known as Daugavpils or Duenaburg, is Latvia’s second largest…
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07/28/2021
Two Different but Valid Approaches
Study the history and customs of both the Mitnagdic (non-Chassidic) and the…
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