06/04/2021
Who Was Rabbi Akiva?
Akiva ben Yosef was once an ignorant and illiterate shepherd. So poor and…
0 Comments2 Minutes
06/04/2021
It’s Never too Late
Whether you’re age forty, fifty or beyond, learn from Rabbi Akiva how great…
0 Comments1 Minute
06/03/2021
Why Were Scouts of the Promised Land Needed?
The most devastating punishment meted out by God in the Torah is described…
0 Comments4 Minutes
06/03/2021
Make Sure to Verify
Before finalizing any deal or merger, learn as much as you can before…
0 Comments1 Minute
06/02/2021
You Say It’s Your Birthday
January, March, June or November (or any of the other months not listed).…
0 Comments2 Minutes
06/02/2021
Make It Count
Use your birthday to set positive goals for the coming year including…
0 Comments1 Minute
06/01/2021
Rabbi Shimon ben Gamliel
The death of Rabbi Shimon ben Gamliel, which occurred in 70 CE, on 20…
0 Comments3 Minutes
06/01/2021
Learn More
Read up on Torah scholars such as Rabbi Shimon Ben Gamliel to better…
0 Comments1 Minute
05/31/2021
Memorial to a Brave Soldier
David Rosenkrantz is one of the many unsung heroes whose lives, cut short…
0 Comments3 Minutes
05/31/2021
Thank You for Your Service
On Memorial Day, take a moment to marvel at the bravery of American…
0 Comments1 Minute
05/28/2021
Lighting The Way To Peace
The very last act performed before bringing Shabbat into the home is the…
0 Comments2 Minutes
05/28/2021
Peaceful Time
Light Shabbat candles and allow their peaceful glow to permeate your home.…
0 Comments1 Minute
05/27/2021
Israeli-German Relations
On May 13, 1965, Israel officially established diplomatic relations with…
0 Comments3 Minutes
05/27/2021
War Reparations
To better appreciate the trials and tribulations and its aftermath, ask a…
0 Comments1 Minute
05/26/2021
Mezuzah: Complete Fulfillment
A mezuzah on the doorpost is a public sign of a Jewish home. If you open…
0 Comments2 Minutes
05/26/2021
What’s Inside?
As you walk into a Jewish home and see a mezuzah on the doorpost, think…
0 Comments1 Minute
05/25/2021
Cooked Wine
Among the discussions of the many details of Jewish life recorded in the…
0 Comments3 Minutes
05/25/2021
L’Chaim-To Life
Whether you’re celebrating a simcha, a joyous occasion, or simply looking…
0 Comments1 Minute
05/24/2021
The Charleston Synagogue(s)
Charleston, South Carolina is home to one of the oldest Jewish communities…
0 Comments3 Minutes
05/24/2021
Do Your Research
Before you travel to a city with a sizable Jewish population, especially…
0 Comments1 Minute
05/21/2021
An Interesting Philologist
Language is considered to be one of the unique characteristics of…
0 Comments2 Minutes
05/21/2021
The Meaning and Use of Language
Lazarus Geiger believed that there was a great deal to learn about humanity…
0 Comments1 Minute
05/20/2021
Telephone, Gramaphone, Helicopter…Emile Berliner
Emile Berliner (May 20, 1851 – August 3, 1929) came to America to avoid…
0 Comments2 Minutes
05/20/2021
Making An Impact
Learn more about Emile Berliner, the multi-talented innovator who…
0 Comments1 Minute
05/19/2021
The First Jewish Museum
According to most internet calendars, yesterday, May 18, 2021, was…
0 Comments2 Minutes
05/19/2021
Plan a Visit
When planning a trip to another city, research whether there is a Jewish…
0 Comments1 Minute
05/14/2021
Preparing for the Torah
Shortly after the Israelites encamped at the base of Mount Sinai, they…
0 Comments2 Minutes
05/14/2021
Get a Head Start
Use the Sh’loshet Yemei Hagbalah, the three days of preparation before…
0 Comments1 Minute
05/13/2021
The Feast of Weeks
Shavuot, which we begin celebrating this Sunday night (May 16, 2021), is…
0 Comments2 Minutes
05/13/2021
Get a Head Start
Get ready for Shavuot by downloading our free Ebook "Jewish Treats on the…
0 Comments1 Minute