Jewish Treats
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08/23/2018
Seek Role Models
When looking for heroes in popular culture, seek those who have acted in an…
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08/22/2018
A Dictionary for the Days of Awe
In Maimonides’ Laws of Repentance, he invokes five important and pertinent…
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08/22/2018
Resolve To Change
Embrace this Hebrew month of Elul, to repair relationships, confess…
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08/21/2018
The Workmen’s Circle
One probably associates Yiddish with a language spoken by East European…
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08/21/2018
Chutzpah, Shlepp, Nosh
Appreciate the Yiddish words that are commonly used in English (or as part…
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08/20/2018
Before Bagels On Broadway
During the 2016 election, a presidential candidate uttered the words, “New…
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08/20/2018
Prayer For The Government
Familiarize yourself with the prayer for the U.S. government (or other…
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08/17/2018
A Special Yom Tov
Rabbi Gershon Shaul Yom Tov Lipmann Heller was born in Bavaria, Germany, to…
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08/17/2018
Revere Important Family Dates
Every family has its important dates, even those outside of birthdays,…
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08/16/2018
The Jews Of Cyprus
The history of the Jews in Cyprus is surprisingly "benign" given the…
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08/16/2018
International Jewish Community
Learn about the local Jewish history of areas to which you plan to travel.
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08/15/2018
Is It Good To Be The King?
Parashat Shoftim addresses many issues, among them the Jewish…
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08/15/2018
Lead!
With any position of leadership come privileges and responsibilities. If…
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08/14/2018
Fyvush
There are certain entertainers who are known by their first name, such as…
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08/14/2018
Appreciate the Contributions of the Yiddish Theater
Learn about the Yiddish Theater, which was a staple of the Jewish immigrant…
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08/13/2018
Teshuva: To Where Are We Returning?
The process of introspection and repentance in order to accomplish…
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08/13/2018
Recall a Better Time
When engaging in introspection during this time of year, try to recall and…
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08/10/2018
The Jewish Reveille
The first day of the Hebrew month of Elul, just two days away, brings with…
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08/10/2018
Prepare for Judgment
Try to hear the shofar blasts daily during the month of Elul, to help…
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08/09/2018
Splitting the Atom
When asked to name a theoretical physicist, the first name to come to many…
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08/09/2018
Double Edge Swords
Nuclear power is an example of a concept inherently neutral that can be…
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08/08/2018
Should the Stork Be Kosher?
Kosher consumers, even the most tender of age, learn to seek out kosher…
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08/08/2018
Kosher Symbols
We should endeavor to teach children both means of identifying kosher…
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08/07/2018
Celebrating Bar Ilan University
Would you believe that the founding of Israel’s second largest university…
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08/07/2018
Judaic and General Studies
Most often, Judaic and general studies are harmonious and pose no…
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08/06/2018
The Jews Of Jamaica
As in many countries of the New World, the Jewish history of Jamaica begins…
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08/06/2018
Gratitude for Historical Grace to Jews
Show gratitude to countries that allowed Jews to immigrate when they were…
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08/03/2018
The Heel and the Parachute
The title of this week’s parashah, Eikev, is one of the more difficult…
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08/03/2018
Value both large and small items!
Consider all types of items important, whether significant, time-consuming,…
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08/02/2018
Iraq and the Jews
Much of ancient and modern Jewish history has passed through Iraq. It can…
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