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12/23/2011
The Challenge of Fitting In
The weekly Torah reading of Mikeitz (Genesis 41:1-44:17), which always…
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12/23/2011
The Time Is Now
Use Chanukah as an opportunity to increase Jewish pride.
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12/22/2011
Giving Gifts
“One who is diligent in lighting Chanukah candles will have children who…
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12/22/2011
What To Give
Maintain the tradition of Chanukah being a time for study and give Jewish…
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12/21/2011
It’s A Chanukiyah!
The menorah, the symbol of the holiday of Chanukah, is actually a misnomer!…
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12/21/2011
Let It Shine
If you don't have a proper chanukiyah/menorah, call your local Judaica…
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12/20/2011
The Story of Chanukah
Around the year 167 B.C.E., the Syrian-Greek rulers of Judea tried to force…
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12/20/2011
Tell The Story
When you light the first Chanukah candle tonight, retell the story of…
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12/19/2011
Chanukah-What’s The Mitzvah?
Here’s a quiz: What is the primary mitzvah of Chanukah? a) Eating latkes…
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12/18/2011
Time To Shop?
If you haven't already done so, purchase your Chanukah supplies. And don't…
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12/16/2011
It’s All Good
One ancient and ongoing philosophical question is: If God is perfect, and…
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12/15/2011
The Maggid of Mezeritch
It is often noted by commentators on the Torah that whereas Abraham was a…
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12/15/2011
Teacher, Teacher
If you find a teacher of Torah particularly inspiring, keep careful notes…
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12/14/2011
Don’t Roll Your Eyes At Me
The plaintive cry of exasperation, “Don’t roll your eyes at me!” that…
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12/14/2011
Stand Tall
Remember your body language when talking with people with whom you are…
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12/13/2011
What’s In The Book: Jonah
The Book of Jonah is one of the best known stories in the Bible and is read…
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12/13/2011
In Situations
When things seem difficult, try to find the good in the situation.
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12/12/2011
Gunpowder Purim
There are many ways to thank God for saving your life. Many people donate…
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12/12/2011
Personal Gratitude
Mark times of personal gratitude to God by giving charity or partaking in a…
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12/09/2011
How Does God Rest
On the first six days of creation, God created (Day 1) the heavens and…
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12/09/2011
Book It
Stop by the library or borrow a good book from a friend and sit back and…
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12/08/2011
A Woman’s Strength
Born in 1859 in Vienna, Bertha Pappenheim was acutely aware of the…
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12/08/2011
Your Own Strength
Use your own personal strengths to get involved in the community.
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12/07/2011
Bankrupt
The concept of forgivable bankruptcy--declaring one’s self legally…
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12/07/2011
Put A Bit Away
If you need to repay a loan, create a plan of action (like putting $5 into…
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12/06/2011
The Jews of Finland
For most European countries, the history of its Jewish presence begins some…
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12/06/2011
Out Of Town
When traveling, find out if there is a Jewish community at your destination…
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12/05/2011
Joseph, Son of Jacob
The story of Jacob’s eleventh son is a tale of epic proportion. The…
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