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11/17/2011
Send Them On Their Way
Hachnassat Orchim, welcoming guests, is one of the better known mitzvot.…
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11/16/2011
What’s In The Book: Obadiah
The Book of Obadiah is the shortest book of Tanach (Biblical canon), only…
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11/16/2011
Turkey Preparation
Get ready for Thanksgiving by ordering a kosher turkey.
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11/15/2011
Filtered Wisdom
Consider the following statement from Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Father):…
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11/15/2011
Abraham’s Other Sons
Quick quiz: Who were Abraham’s sons? Most people probably answered Isaac,…
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11/14/2011
House of Devotion
It is often said that the foundation of Jewish life is the home. This…
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11/11/2011
Behind The Scenes of The Great War
The great World Wars, both involved armies of nations from all across the…
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11/11/2011
Veteran Honor
If you know a veteran in your community, invite him/her to celebrate…
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11/10/2011
The Law Of The Land
For nearly 2,000 years, the Jewish people have been in exile. During this…
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11/10/2011
Law Abiding
Take pride in being a law abiding citizen in your community.
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11/09/2011
The Messiah – A Jewish Concept
Because the concept of a Messiah* (Moshiach in Hebrew) is not overtly…
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11/09/2011
Incorporate The Dream
When current events make you world-weary, take a moment and ask God for…
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11/08/2011
As Old As…
Many people recognize the ancient adage “As old as Methuselah,” and can…
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11/08/2011
Respect Your Elders
It is a specific mitzvah to show respect to those who have attained the age…
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11/07/2011
What’s Mine Is Whose
On September 17, 2011, Zuccotti Park, in downtown Manhattan, became the…
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11/07/2011
Strive To Be Saintly
Take every opportunity to be generous and giving to others.
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11/04/2011
A Page A Day
The 7th of Cheshvan (today) is the yahrtzeit of Rabbi Meir Shapiro, the…
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11/04/2011
Join In
One can join a Daf Yomi study program at any time and there are many…
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11/03/2011
A Question of Theft
Most cases of theft are black and white but not all. For instance, is it a…
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11/03/2011
Avoiding Theft
There are many ways to take something away from another person. Consider…
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11/02/2011
Why It’s Called Hebrew
The word Hebrew, according to etymological sources, is a transliteration of…
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11/02/2011
Learn Hebrew
Find out if there is a Hebrew Reading Crash Course available in your area.
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11/01/2011
Grammatic Multiples
Whereas grammar in most languages is generally assumed to be important…
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11/01/2011
Interested?
Want to learn more about Hebrew grammar? Find out if there’s a Level II…
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10/31/2011
His Tricks Were Quite A Treat
It is commonly acknowledged that the magician and escape artist Harry…
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10/28/2011
Have You Threshed Recently
Not too many people have the opportunity to thresh their own grain…
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10/28/2011
The Time Is Now
NOVEMBER 2011! READ HEBREW AMERICA and CANADA, the National Jewish Outreach…
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