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    02/04/2013

    It’s A Segulah

    A segulah is an action that is reputed to lead to a change in…

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    02/04/2013

    The Greatest Treasure

    The greatest joy in Judaism is meant to come from creating a relationship…

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    02/01/2013

    Is It Almost Spring?

    February 2nd, is Groundhog Day, when thousands breathlessly wait to see if…

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    02/01/2013

    Extra Warmth

    As we enter the last months of winter, remember that a smile is an…

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    01/31/2013

    The Tribe of Asher

    As the forefathers of the tribes of Israel, the lives and personalities of…

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    01/31/2013

    Wealth Notes

    If you have success in business, use your wealth to help those less…

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    01/30/2013

    Take Two Tablets

    Most artistic representations of the Ten Commandments present two…

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    01/30/2013

    Choose A Focus

    Choose one of the Ten Commandments to focus on as a "mitzvah of the week"…

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    01/29/2013

    Character List

    Throughout the Talmud there are numerous lists of character traits that are…

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    01/29/2013

    Self Reflect

    Remember that your actions are observed on many levels.

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    01/28/2013

    Almost Consul to Jerusalem

    Can you name the first man appointed U.S. Consul to Jerusalem? In 1844,…

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    01/28/2013

    City of Inspiration

    Jerusalem is a city that inspires many. If you have the opportunity to…

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    01/25/2013

    The Foods of Tu b’Shevat

    This Shabbat, Jews around the world celebrate Tu B'Shevat, the new…

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    01/25/2013

    Tu b’Shevat is Coming

    While it has been a difficult winter for many of us, it may be time to look…

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    01/25/2013

    Platter Prep

    Serve a platter of delicious fruit (fresh or dried) at your Shabbat meal in…

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    01/24/2013

    Seek Out The Positive

    An ethical dilemma: A close friend confides in you that he/she recently…

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    01/24/2013

    Careful Chatter

    One must be careful of what one says even in casual conversation.

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    01/23/2013

    Miracle of the Sea

    The splitting of the sea is one of the most dramatic and well-known scenes…

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    01/23/2013

    Free To Explore

    Feel free to explore the questions you have on the Torah. (You can always…

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    01/22/2013

    Don’t Sell Them Iron

    The Bible does not specify how the world’s first murder (Cain murdered…

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    01/22/2013

    Charity Defense

    Giving charity generously is one of the foundations for building peace.

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    01/21/2013

    He Marched With King

    Abraham Joshua Heschel (1907-1972) was a twentieth century Jewish…

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    01/21/2013

    Right Rights

    Stand up for the rights of all people.

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    01/18/2013

    “Shabbos Goy”

    While there are some mitzvot that are obligatory on all people (e.g. the…

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    01/18/2013

    Taking Care

    When you prepare for Shabbat, double check that your stove and lights are…

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    01/17/2013

    Yoo Hoo Mrs. Goldberg

    In the age of “Reality Television,” it is easy to forget how magical the…

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    01/17/2013

    Yoo Hoo Mom

    Give your mother a call just to tell her you are thinking of her and give…

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    01/16/2013

    The Flag of Israel

    The Israeli flag was specifically designed with stripes to recall the…

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    01/16/2013

    Flag Day

    Wikipedia lists January 16 as Flag Day in Israel. Display your pride in…

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    01/15/2013

    Baba Sali – Praying Father

    Although it is not uncommon for Jewish sages to be known by a pseudonym,…

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