Jewish Treats
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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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08/02/2018
Learn Jewish History
When reading news stories about Israel, learn about the history and context…
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08/01/2018
People of the (Printed) Book
Johannes Gutenberg, credited as the developer of the printing press,…
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08/01/2018
Power of the Printing Press
Today people do not need a printing press to promote their thoughts and…
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07/31/2018
Minsk, Pinsk and Dvinsk?
Dvinsk, also known as Daugavpils or Duenaburg, is Latvia’s second largest…
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07/31/2018
Remember the Destroyed Communities
In addition to the unimaginable “Six Million” number, we must always…
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07/30/2018
Harari. Michael Harari
Most people have never heard the name Michael “Mike” Harari. Given his…
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07/30/2018
Unsung Heroes
Civilians are unaware of classified acts of heroism by members of the…
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07/27/2018
Shabbat Nachamu
The Shabbat following Tisha b’Av (the ninth of the Hebrew month of Av) is…
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07/27/2018
Keep The Faith!
Even when in the depths of despair, there is always room for hope and…
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07/26/2018
No Holiday as Joyous
Tu b’Av (The Fifteenth of Av) is no longer the well-known holiday on the…
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07/26/2018
“Matchmaker, Matchmaker”
If you have friends looking to marry, help by introducing them to one…
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07/25/2018
Jews in Christchurch?
When one thinks of the far reaches of the globe, New Zealand should…
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07/25/2018
Check Out The Tribe
When traveling to a far-away place, research its Jewish community.
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07/24/2018
The Great Disputation
Rabbi Moshe ben Nachman (Ramban/Nachmanides c. 1194-1270) was one of the…
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07/24/2018
Learn To Defend The Faith
Read books and articles which defend Judaism and Israel from their…
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07/23/2018
Resuming Normalcy
With Tisha b’av and its restrictions behind us, we can now resume our…
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07/23/2018
Appreciate Your Spotify!
The invention of recorded music changed the world; now almost any song ever…
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07/22/2018
Mourning Jerusalem II: A Brief History of the Second Temple
The Babylonian Exile that followed the destruction of the First Temple…
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07/22/2018
Mourning Jerusalem I: A Brief History of the First Temple
Today, Jews all over the world are observing the fast of Tisha b’Av. It is…
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07/20/2018
Tisha B’Av
The saddest day on the Jewish calendar, the ninth of Av, is this Shabbat.…
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07/20/2018
Shabbat Chazon
This Shabbat is Shabbat Chazon, the Sabbath of the Vision (prophecy), named…
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07/20/2018
Rebuke With Love
When having to punish or rebuke, it can still be done with love and…
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