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07/27/2010
Art for Art’s Sake
If there were a Cliff Notes version of the Ten Commandments, Commandment #2…
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07/26/2010
The Burial at Betar
In war, a common means of humiliating the enemy is to refuse them burial of…
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07/26/2010
Proper Burial
When making arrangements for a loved one, bear in mind that according to…
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07/23/2010
What’s In The Book: Isaiah
The Book of Isaiah is famous for its rich, metaphorical language. Isaiah…
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07/23/2010
Be Comforted
Attend synagogue tomorrow morning to hear Isaiah's famous speech of comfort…
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07/22/2010
Burying The Books
What happens when a Torah scroll is so worn it can no longer be used, or a…
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07/22/2010
Shaimot Box
Designate a box in which you can collect non-disposable books or papers.
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07/21/2010
Issachar, Son of Jacob
Before his death, Jacob gathered his sons to him and gave them each a…
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07/20/2010
Mourning Jerusalem
Today, Jews all over the world observe the fast of Tisha b’Av. It is on…
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07/19/2010
Tisha B’Av
Tonight, at sunset, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar begins. Known as…
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07/19/2010
Preparation
Avoid salty foods and drink a lot of water in preparation for the fast of…
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07/16/2010
It’s Electric
In the early 1900s, rabbinic authorities had to determine exactly what…
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07/16/2010
Night Light
Place night lights (not motion-sensitive ones) in your bathroom(s) for…
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07/15/2010
The Ban on Philosophy
Rabbi Shlomo ben Aderet (a.k.a. the Rashba 1235-1310) was born in an age of…
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07/15/2010
In Order To Learn
When studying Judaism, prioritize the basics over the subjects that sound…
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07/14/2010
Judge Fairly
The Sixth Amendment in the United States’ Bill of Rights (requiring a…
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07/14/2010
Judge Yourself
When in a dispute with another person, try to see the argument from all…
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07/13/2010
Nu, Don’t Eat
A popular joke: Most Jewish holidays can be subsumed under the pithy…
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07/13/2010
On The Calendar
One week from today is Tisha b’Av, the fast of the ninth of Av. (It begins…
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07/12/2010
Magen David Adom
The opportunity to save a life (hatzalat nefashot) is one of those unique…
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07/09/2010
The Third Meal
“Eat [the manna] today, for today is Shabbat to God, today you will not…
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07/09/2010
Salatim
Look up recipes for easy salads to serve for a light summer Seudah…
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07/08/2010
Priorities: The Lessons of Reuben and Gad
From early in our lives, we are drilled about “priorities.” It usually…
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07/08/2010
Reschedule
When possible, reschedule business meetings so as not to miss the…
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07/07/2010
In Memory Of
Grieving over the loss of a beloved is natural and healthy. So is moving…
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