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08/28/2015
Celebrating the Groom
A great deal of the wedding seems to focus on the bride. In fact, it is not…
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08/27/2015
I Am To My Beloved
The Torah verse that epitomizes the emotion of love is: “Anee l’dodi v’dodi…
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08/27/2015
Divine Relating
Take some time to think about how you allow yourself to experience God's…
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08/26/2015
For Better Bread
When Charles Fleischmann (1835-1897) and his brother Maximilian (1846-1890)…
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08/26/2015
Honey Yum
On your next shopping trip, buy some honey for your Rosh Hashana challah.
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08/25/2015
Kiss And Make Up
Today, August 25th, is the anonymously anointed “Kiss and Make Up Day.”…
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08/25/2015
First Repair
Begin repairing relationships with those close to you by making it a point…
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08/24/2015
The Aleppo Codex
The story of the Jewish people is one of wandering, exile and redemption.…
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08/24/2015
Book Care
If you have old Jewish books, treat them with care so that they may be…
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08/21/2015
Seeking God In Elul
Psalm 27 is read twice daily from the beginning of the month of Elul…
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08/21/2015
Read It
Take the time to carefully read through Psalm 27 in your primary……
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08/20/2015
What’s In The Book: Chronicles
Technically, Chronicles, the last book of the 24 books of the entire…
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08/20/2015
Support
As the new school season begins, be supportive of your local Jewish…
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08/19/2015
A Famous Family of Translators
In the early Middle Ages, the global Jewish community was basically divided…
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08/18/2015
The Alarm Clock
New beginnings are often difficult. For those who are not “morning…
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08/18/2015
Listen Within
Take a few moments and think about the things you want to "wake up" and…
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08/17/2015
American Archivist
Selma Stern-Taeubler (1890-1981) was a natural achiever. Not only was this…
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08/17/2015
Intellectual Investigation
Investigate the history of different Jewish communities.
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08/14/2015
Jews in Pakistan
In the last decade, the nation of Pakistan has frequently been in the news,…
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08/13/2015
From Bandit to Scholar
Few people famous for their Torah learning have as colorful a background as…
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08/13/2015
Confidence to Succeed
Don't doubt your abilities to make changes in your life.
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08/12/2015
Who Drinks the Water?
It’s a classic ethical dilemma: Two people are lost in the desert with only…
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08/12/2015
Best Prepared
When traveling or hiking, make certain to bring enough supplies for…
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08/11/2015
What Goes Around Comes Around
Is there any truth to the popular statement, “What goes around, comes…
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08/11/2015
For Its Own Sake
Do not keep a mental tally of how kind, generous and/or compassionate you…
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08/10/2015
Daily Dose of Torah Study
Can Torah be studied every day? While there are many Jews who can and do…
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