12/21/2012
Early Morning
As on all fast days except Yom Kippur and Tisha b'Av, one may wake up…
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12/20/2012
When Will The End Come
"I believe with perfect faith in the coming of the Messiah; and even…
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12/20/2012
Here and Now
Focus on what you can do to make the world a better place here and now.
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12/19/2012
Serach’s Seranade
When perusing the list of the generations of Jacob found in Genesis 46,…
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12/19/2012
Getting The Message
In this era of texting and tweeting, remember that how a message is given…
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12/18/2012
It’s Not Really Instant
Ten years ago, the favorite catch phrase of media pundits was the…
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12/18/2012
Appreciate
Try, today, to stop and appreciate the details involved in creating at…
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12/17/2012
The Vanishing Conquerors
Politics do not change much from millennium to millennium. There have…
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12/17/2012
For Next Year
The Chanukah menorah and its supplies (oil, candles, etc.) will all last…
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12/16/2012
The Book(s) of Maccabees
Chanukah is neither directly ordained in the Torah (like Rosh Hashana,…
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12/16/2012
Final Day
The Festival of Chanukah is over tonight at sunset. Add a festive…
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12/14/2012
The Challenge of Fitting In
The weekly Torah reading of Mikeitz (Genesis 41:1-44:17), which always…
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12/14/2012
Hey Handsome
Religion is about spirituality, morals and becoming a better person. One…
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12/14/2012
Early To Light
Tonight is the seventh night of Chanukah. Make certain to light your…
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12/13/2012
Chanukah and Divine Order
Chanukah always overlaps with at least one Shabbat (if not two), and since…
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12/13/2012
Spin The Dreidel
I have a little dreidelI made it out of clayAnd when it’s dry and readyWith…
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12/13/2012
Holy Time
Tomorrow is Rosh Chodesh (the new month) and Erev Shabbat (the eve of the…
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12/12/2012
Chanukah Yum
While Jewish holidays are known for their food (except Yom Kippur, of…
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12/12/2012
A Chanukah Heroine
Have you ever heard of Yehudit (Judith), the daughter of Yochanan the High…
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12/12/2012
Last Minute Gift
EBooks make a great last minute gift, and Jewish Treats' 99 Fascinating…
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12/11/2012
Pure Olive Oil
While a large number of Jews today light Chanukah candles, the more…
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12/11/2012
Clean and Bright
Tonight is the fourth night of Chanukah. Take a moment to clean off any…
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12/10/2012
Beauty and the Greeks
What does Noah’s son Yephet have to do with the story of Chanukah and the…
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12/10/2012
Rock of Ages
“Rock of Ages let our song / Praise thy saving power / Thou amidst the…
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12/10/2012
Human Rights and Brit Milah
Today, December 10th, is "Human Rights Day." Chanukah is the holiday when…
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12/09/2012
On the 25th of Kislev
It is not uncommon to find that significant events in Jewish history…
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12/09/2012
The Chanukah Blessings
The Jewish people have said this prayer daily for thousands of years.On…
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12/09/2012
The Sanctity of Home
Bring a hint of the light of the ancient Temple into your own home by…
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12/07/2012
Light One Candle
"Light one candle for the Maccabee children, with thanks that their light…
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12/07/2012
Hannah and Her Sons
The story of Hannah and her seven sons is the story of the Jewish…
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