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    04/18/2016

    A Good Plan

    If you are still in need of Passover Seder accommodations, find out if a…

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    04/17/2016

    Why Laban is in the Haggadah

    In honor of the upcoming holiday of Passover, it is time to review the…

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    04/17/2016

    Cut Off

    "...Be as scrupulous in performing a 'minor' mitzvah as a 'major' one, for…

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    04/17/2016

    Beginning of the Week

    Shop for Passover supplies before it becomes last minute.

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    04/15/2016

    The Great Shabbat

    The Shabbat immediately preceding Passover is known as Shabbat…

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    04/15/2016

    Kitniyot and Gebrouchts

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

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    04/15/2016

    Chametz Delights

    Be creative in using up your chametz while preparing for Shabbat.

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    04/14/2016

    How Pharaoh Enslaved the Israelites

    While reading the Book of Exodus, one might wonder at the swift descent of…

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    04/14/2016

    Public Words

    Think carefully about the motivation behind the words of all public…

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    04/13/2016

    The Beauty of the Book

    Illuminated manuscripts inlaid with gold or silver leaf and spectacularly…

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    04/13/2016

    Your Choice

    Choose a haggadah that is both inspiring and easy to follow during the…

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    04/12/2016

    OMG! Passover is Coming

    The intensive physical and emotional preparations for Passover come from…

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    04/12/2016

    Begin Simply

    Don't let Passover preparations overwhelm you, begin simply by taking…

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    04/11/2016

    A Wellspring of Technology

    If you follow @JewishTweets or are a Facebook follower of Jewish Treats,…

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    04/11/2016

    First Thoughts

    Begin thinking about Passover preparations with Jewish Treats' "Passover…

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    04/08/2016

    Parasha of the Month

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

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    04/08/2016

    Shabbat And

    This Shabbat, don't forget to include the prayers of Rosh Chodesh (listed…

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    04/07/2016

    In Honor of World Health Day

    World Health Day, which is sponsored by the World Health Organization…

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    04/07/2016

    Doctor’s Advice

    Follow your doctor's advice to maintain your optimal health.

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    04/06/2016

    Great Scots!

    The story of the great masses of Eastern European Jews who arrived in New…

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    04/06/2016

    Kind Friend

    Remember that sometimes keeping someone company is a true act of kindness.

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    04/05/2016

    Asking for Prayers

    People network for many different reasons. Some people use networking to…

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    04/05/2016

    Say a Little Prayer

    Never hesitate to pray for one in need, even if it is just uttering an…

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    04/04/2016

    A Sci-Fi Wonder

    If you are not familiar with science fiction writer Stanley G. Weinbaum…

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    04/04/2016

    Creator of Spring’s Beauty

    As spring unfolds its beauty, take a moment to express gratitude to God.

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    04/01/2016

    How Now, Red Cow

    Every year, on the first or second Shabbat following Purim, a special…

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    04/01/2016

    Shabbat Special

    Enjoy something special for dinner in honor of Shabbat.

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    03/31/2016

    Sand, Sun and Jewish History

    In 1917, Saint Croix, Saint John and Saint Thomas (as well as the smaller…

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    03/31/2016

    Simple Places

    While exotic locations are interesting, explore the history of the Jewish…

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    03/30/2016

    Parts of the Soul

    Have you ever wondered about the idea of a soul? It is a word that implies…

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