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    09/28/2016

    Remembering the Akeidah

    In neither of the two Torah references to the holiday of Rosh Hashana…

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    09/28/2016

    Clean Slate

    In honor of the upcoming new year, pay off any minor debts.

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    09/27/2016

    Shofar Shorts

    The shofar is one of the most recognizable symbols of Rosh Hashana.…

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    09/27/2016

    The Five Names of Rosh Hashana

    In Jewish tradition, Rosh Hashana has several names that can help us…

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    09/27/2016

    Untitled Post

    If you can't attend Rosh Hashana services, find out the time of an…

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    09/26/2016

    The Year is Set

    Rosh Hashana, the head of the year, is the day on which God determines the…

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    09/26/2016

    Festive Poems

    Take a survey of the most common adjective used to describe the Jewish High…

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    09/26/2016

    Priority List

    Make a list of priorities for requesting for the new year.

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    09/25/2016

    Holiday Greetings

    The standard pre-Rosh Hashana greeting of “K’tiva v’chatima…

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    09/25/2016

    The Three Ts

    On Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur we declare: "Repentance, prayer and charity…

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    09/25/2016

    Holidays Are Coming

    Rosh Hashana begins one week from tonight, make plans now.

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    09/23/2016

    Selichot

    In addition to the unique prayer services of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur,…

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    09/23/2016

    Read ‘Em

    If you can't attend Selichot services, find a copy of the text in your…

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    09/22/2016

    Sheket…Bevakasha

    There are not too many cultures where people laugh when they are told to…

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    09/22/2016

    Good Communication

    Listen carefully to what other people are saying and think before you…

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    09/21/2016

    Partners Throughout

    The relationship between two people sharing authority can often be…

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    09/21/2016

    Say It

    Express gratitude to someone from whom you have learned something valuable.

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    09/20/2016

    Unclean?

    The Book of Deuteronomy records the statement declared by the ancient…

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    09/20/2016

    Live It!

    Celebrate life whenever you can.

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    09/19/2016

    The Incomplete Repentance

    “Repentance” sounds like a grand and powerful word. In truth, the most…

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    09/19/2016

    Plan Ahead

    Make a plan to put any personal resolutions into effect.

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    09/16/2016

    He Gave Us Curious George

    Today, September 16th, is the birth date of the father of the famed…

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    09/16/2016

    Curiously

    This Shabbat, take some time to be curious about Judaism.

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    09/15/2016

    Assisting a Runaway

    Once upon a time, slavery was an almost universally accepted economic…

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    09/15/2016

    Respectful

    If you have household help, be certain to treat them with honest respect.

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    09/14/2016

    Games in Tel Aviv

    The Paralympic Games, which provide a competitive opportunity for people…

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    09/14/2016

    Volunteering

    When you see a person in need of support, don't hesitate to volunteer what…

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    09/13/2016

    Seeking God in Elul

    Psalm 27 is read twice daily from the beginning of the month of Elul…

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    09/13/2016

    Moments

    Take time out each day to connect with God.

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    09/12/2016

    Swiss Jews

    A Jewish presence in Switzerland can be traced back to the Middle Ages.…

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