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    04/05/2017

    Drama At The Seder

    While the basic text of the Haggadah and format of the seder is the same…

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    04/05/2017

    Nice Shine

    Polish any silver cups that you plan on using at the seder.

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    04/04/2017

    Kitniyot and Gebruchts

    Ashkenazi or Sephardi? Hungarian, Yekke (German), Lithuanian? At no other…

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    04/04/2017

    One Goat…and a Host of Other Things

    Most American children know the play song There was an Old Lady Who…

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    04/04/2017

    Happy Heritage

    If you don't know your family's origin and customs, try to track down an…

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    04/03/2017

    Development of the Haggadah

    On Passover night we are commanded "v'hee'ga'd'ta" and you shall tell, the…

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    04/03/2017

    Paschal Lamb – A Unique Commandment

    While most Jews have attended a Passover seder, no Jew in the last 1,900…

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    04/03/2017

    Choose Your Own

    Before seder night, choose a haggadah that you find both easy to follow and…

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    04/02/2017

    You Are Royalty

    Passover is known as the festival of freedom. And who is more free than…

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    04/02/2017

    Winning Wines

    If you enjoy wine, invest in a nice, light, kosher wine for the seders.

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    03/31/2017

    A Holiday for Kids

    Why is this night different from all other nights? Ask the kids! Or better…

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    03/31/2017

    A Day of Rest

    Use the day of rest to rest and recharge.

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    03/30/2017

    Coco Koller and Cocaine

    Today is National Doctors Day. Because the date, March 30th, was chosen in…

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    03/30/2017

    Something New

    If you are able to, buy something new to wear on the upcoming Passover…

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    03/29/2017

    Mother of Charities

    Reading the biography of Frances Wisebart Jacobs leaves little doubt that…

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    03/29/2017

    Hand In

    If you have extra time, volunteer at a local organization that helps those…

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    03/28/2017

    Crazy for Coffee

    It is a fact fit for any game of trivia that the first coffee house, known…

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    03/28/2017

    Invite

    If you have friends or family who do not yet have plans on attending a…

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    03/27/2017

    OMG! Passover is Coming

    The intensive physical and emotional preparations for Passover come from…

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    03/27/2017

    All Together

    Begin preparing for Passover by placing all of your chametz on one shelf.

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    03/24/2017

    Parasha of the Month

    This Shabbat is Parashat HaChodesh, the Sabbath of “The…

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    03/24/2017

    Use It Up

    Use flour based products from your pantry in preparing for Shabbat as a way…

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    03/23/2017

    It’s About Leadership

    “For the kingdom is the Lord’s, and He is the ruler over the nations”…

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    03/23/2017

    Giving Graciously

    When giving charity, make sure to do so without any hint of reservation or…

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    03/22/2017

    Young Man…

    The Jewish community has an incredible penchant for organizing and for…

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    03/22/2017

    Communal Works

    Involve yourself in organizations that help build the local Jewish…

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    03/21/2017

    Rahel the Poetess

    The poetry of Rahel has been described as both lyrical and sad, reflecting…

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    03/21/2017

    Poetic Phrases

    If you enjoy writing, express your gratitude to God using verse.

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    03/20/2017

    Are They Out There?

    People have always been intrigued by the unknown, such as far off lands and…

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    03/20/2017

    Universal Awe

    Look at the universe, both near and far, with a sense of awe.

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