04/05/2017

Drama At The Seder

While the basic text of the Haggadah and format of the seder is the same…

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04/05/2017

Nice Shine

Polish any silver cups that you plan on using at the seder.

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04/04/2017

Kitniyot and Gebruchts

Ashkenazi or Sephardi? Hungarian, Yekke (German), Lithuanian? At no other…

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04/04/2017

One Goat…and a Host of Other Things

Most American children know the play song There was an Old Lady Who…

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04/04/2017

Happy Heritage

If you don't know your family's origin and customs, try to track down an…

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04/03/2017

Development of the Haggadah

On Passover night we are commanded "v'hee'ga'd'ta" and you shall tell, the…

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04/03/2017

Paschal Lamb – A Unique Commandment

While most Jews have attended a Passover seder, no Jew in the last 1,900…

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04/03/2017

Choose Your Own

Before seder night, choose a haggadah that you find both easy to follow and…

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04/02/2017

You Are Royalty

Passover is known as the festival of freedom. And who is more free than…

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04/02/2017

Winning Wines

If you enjoy wine, invest in a nice, light, kosher wine for the seders.

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03/31/2017

A Holiday for Kids

Why is this night different from all other nights? Ask the kids! Or better…

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03/31/2017

A Day of Rest

Use the day of rest to rest and recharge.

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03/30/2017

Coco Koller and Cocaine

Today is National Doctors Day. Because the date, March 30th, was chosen in…

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03/30/2017

Something New

If you are able to, buy something new to wear on the upcoming Passover…

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03/29/2017

Mother of Charities

Reading the biography of Frances Wisebart Jacobs leaves little doubt that…

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03/29/2017

Hand In

If you have extra time, volunteer at a local organization that helps those…

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03/28/2017

Crazy for Coffee

It is a fact fit for any game of trivia that the first coffee house, known…

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03/28/2017

Invite

If you have friends or family who do not yet have plans on attending a…

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03/27/2017

OMG! Passover is Coming

The intensive physical and emotional preparations for Passover come from…

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03/27/2017

All Together

Begin preparing for Passover by placing all of your chametz on one shelf.

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03/24/2017

Parasha of the Month

This Shabbat is Parashat HaChodesh, the Sabbath of “The…

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03/24/2017

Use It Up

Use flour based products from your pantry in preparing for Shabbat as a way…

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03/23/2017

It’s About Leadership

“For the kingdom is the Lord’s, and He is the ruler over the nations”…

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03/23/2017

Giving Graciously

When giving charity, make sure to do so without any hint of reservation or…

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03/22/2017

Young Man…

The Jewish community has an incredible penchant for organizing and for…

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03/22/2017

Communal Works

Involve yourself in organizations that help build the local Jewish…

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03/21/2017

Rahel the Poetess

The poetry of Rahel has been described as both lyrical and sad, reflecting…

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03/21/2017

Poetic Phrases

If you enjoy writing, express your gratitude to God using verse.

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03/20/2017

Are They Out There?

People have always been intrigued by the unknown, such as far off lands and…

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03/20/2017

Universal Awe

Look at the universe, both near and far, with a sense of awe.

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