02/15/2011
Random Acts of Kindness Week
Celebrate “Random Acts of Kindness Week,” February 14-20! Make a random act…
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02/14/2011
A Gift For Life
Did you know that Jewish law frowns upon elective surgery? After all, as…
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02/14/2011
Get Informed
Today is National Organ Donor Day. Find out more about Jewish law and organ…
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02/11/2011
Happy Birthday to Moses
To write a biography of Moses in under 300 words would be impossible. From…
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02/11/2011
Honoring Moses
Celebrate the birthday of the greatest leader of the Jewish people by…
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02/10/2011
The Emperor’s Nephew
“A man should always complete the Torah portion together [at the same time]…
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02/10/2011
Take The First Step
Read the weekly Torah portion in which ever language you are most…
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02/09/2011
My Chicken Doesn’t Moo
Poultry has an interesting status in the world of Jewish law. It is the…
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02/09/2011
Italian Craving
If you’re craving chicken-parmesan, try some eggplant parmesan!
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02/08/2011
“No More Pharaohs and No More Slaves”
By the mid-1800s, Jews were settled throughout the United States, and many…
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02/08/2011
No Bullies
If you see someone being mistreated, don't hesitate to stand up for him or…
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02/07/2011
An Extra Month of Joy
The Talmud (Ta'anith 29a) states: "Me'sheh'nichnas Adar, marbin b'simchah,"…
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02/04/2011
Challah Is Taken
The Hebrew word "challah" does not actually mean bread, but rather refers…
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02/03/2011
Supply List
What do gold, silver and copper; aqua, purple and red-dyed wool; linen,…
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02/03/2011
Donation From Self
Many Jewish organizations love to receive donations of people's volunteer…
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02/02/2011
A Ship’s Tale
Well sit right back and I’ll tell a tale...Alas, this ship’s tale is no…
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02/01/2011
Don’t Shame The Name
The concept of “Chilul Hashem,” desecration of God’s name, is first…
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02/01/2011
Do The Opposite
The opposite of Chilul Hashem is Kiddush Hashem (sanctifying the name).…
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01/31/2011
Bishop Bodo
Some of the most interesting figures of history may be discovered in…
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01/31/2011
Religious Questions
When confronted with a question about Judaism from a co-worker or an…
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01/28/2011
Instrumental Shabbat
The first time a musical instrument was played to enhance a Shabbat Service…
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01/27/2011
Explain Ourselves
While Judaism may appear to be a religion with many holidays and an…
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01/26/2011
Jews Down Under
Jewish Treats pop quiz: Name the country whose first Jews arrived as…
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01/26/2011
Traveler Greetings
If you travel to Australia, visit the Jewish community
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01/25/2011
Sorcerers Beware
In Sanhedrin 67b, Rabbi Ashi states that he saw “Karna’s father blow his…
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