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03/10/2017
The Sabbath of Remembering
This Shabbat is Shabbat Parashat Zachor, the Sabbath of Remembering.…
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03/10/2017
Counting Shabbat
“And the maiden [Esther] pleased him, and she obtained kindness of him; and…
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03/10/2017
Don’t Miss It
Don't miss this week's Saturday night Megillah reading (after which you can…
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03/09/2017
Let’s Hear Your Shpiel
Traditional Jewish life is rarely associated with theater or satire, but…
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03/09/2017
Who Was Achashverosh
“Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus--this is Ahasuerus who…
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03/09/2017
A Heartfelt Smile
Remember that something as simple as a smile can change the mood of…
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03/08/2017
The Fast of Esther
"Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast for…
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03/08/2017
Her Other Name
Do you have a Hebrew name that’s different than your legal name? The custom…
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03/07/2017
Costume Time
Those who first hear about the custom of wearing Purim costumes might…
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03/07/2017
Purim’s Villainess
Anyone familiar with the basic Purim story knows that the primary…
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03/07/2017
Dressed Up
If you decide to wear a costume, choose one that reflects the dignity of…
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03/06/2017
The Four Mitzvot of Purim
This year, Purim will be celebrated on Sunday, March 12th (beginning…
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03/06/2017
The Whole Megillah
Whether it’s a long-winded tale, or a story overloaded with details--it’s…
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03/06/2017
All Four
Make arrangements for the proper fulfilment of each of the mitzvot of…
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03/05/2017
Haman’s History
According to the narrative in the Book of Esther, Haman’s plot to destroy…
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03/05/2017
History of Hamantashen
If you are active on Jewish social media, whether on Facebook, Twitter,…
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03/03/2017
A Love Song For Shabbat
The relationship between God and the Jewish people is often compared to a…
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03/03/2017
How Does God Rest
On the first six days of creation, God created (Day 1) the heavens and…
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03/02/2017
Singing About the “Woman of Valor”
Aishet Chayil, “The Woman of Valor,” which is traditionally sung at the…
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03/02/2017
Carrying On Shabbat
The last of the 39 melachot* (creative works prohibited on…
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03/02/2017
One More Day
One more day until SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA AND CANADA, find out more…
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03/01/2017
What Do You Call The Seventh Day?
What do you call the Seventh Day, the Day of Rest? Some people call it…
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03/01/2017
Learn About It.
If you are unfamiliar with the celebration of Shabbat, download…
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02/28/2017
Out of the Narrows
The fourth of the Ten Commandments is the observance of Shabbat. In Exodus,…
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02/28/2017
Invite Your Friends
If you are already planning to attend a SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA AND…
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02/27/2017
Five Ways to Prepare
Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy (Zachor et yom HaShabbat…
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02/27/2017
This Shabbat
Make plans to celebrate Shabbat in honor of Shabbat Across America and…
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