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    04/28/2023

    A Look at Honesty

    In honor of Honesty Day which is on Sunday, April 30th, (created by M.…

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    04/28/2023

    Transparent Honesty

    Be honest in your dealings with all people. In Tractate Shabbat, 55A, we…

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    04/27/2023

    Tripping the Vision Impaired

    Parashat Kedoshim, the second of the two Torah portions (Acharei…

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    04/27/2023

    Think Before We Do

    Let’s consider whether the actions we plan to take should be avoided if…

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    04/26/2023

    Citations

    In 2000, the World Intellectual Property Organization declared April 26th…

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    04/26/2023

    Give Full Attribution

    When sharing a wise thought or Torah teaching, it’s best to follow the…

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    04/25/2023

    Yom HaAtzma’ut

    On the fifth day of the Hebrew month of Iyar, in the year 5708,…

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    04/25/2023

    Happy 75th

    Take a moment to consider and appreciate what Israel’s independence as the…

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    04/24/2023

    Israel’s Memorial Day

    The State of Israel’s independence, as well as its continued survival, is a…

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    04/24/2023

    A Time to Reflect

    Take a moment, tonight and tomorrow, on Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s Memorial…

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    04/21/2023

    Precious Creation

    While there are many appropriate themes with which the Torah in Genesis 1…

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    04/21/2023

    Preserve Your Surroundings

    Take a moment to appreciate the beauty of our surroundings and consider…

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    04/20/2023

    Positive Speech

    Let's use the opportunity to distance ourselves from harmful speech and…

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    04/19/2023

    The History of the Knesset

    The founders of the State of Israel did not have much time to set up and…

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    04/19/2023

    The Knesset

    To understand the development of the Israeli parliamentary system in the…

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    04/18/2023

    Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Memorial Day

    Yom Hashoah, is observed each year on the 27th of Nissan, which is today.…

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    04/18/2023

    Preserve History

    If you have a family member or know someone who is a Holocaust survivor, be…

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    04/17/2023

    The Family’s Blood

    Today is World Hemophilia Day, designated to raise awareness of the…

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    04/17/2023

    Body Care

    If you have not done so recently, schedule a physical.

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    04/14/2023

    Isru Chag

    The day after vacation is often a time of distraction and disorientation.…

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    04/14/2023

    Draw on the Inspiration

    Take some of the uplifting elements of the Passover experience and enjoy a…

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    04/11/2023

    Seven Days to the Sea

    The Passover celebration lasts seven days in Israel and eight days, outside…

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    04/11/2023

    Prepare for the Final Celebratory Days of Passover

    The seventh day of Passover, which begins tonight, recalls the splitting of…

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    04/10/2023

    Chol Hamoed

    Most holidays in Western society last for a single day, which is often…

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    04/10/2023

    Extend Warm Greetings

    On Chol Hamoed, the intermediary days of Passover, take a moment to wish…

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    04/05/2023

    Seek the Answer

    The Four Questions (Mah Nishtana – What makes it different?) is one of the…

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    04/05/2023

    Anticipating the Seder

    Spend a few minutes this afternoon reviewing the Haggadah before the seder…

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    04/04/2023

    Searching for Chametz

    On Passover, Jews are commanded to get rid of all “chametz” (leaven) which…

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    04/04/2023

    Plan Your Search

    Be sure to set aside time tonight to search your home for any remaining…

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    04/03/2023

    Setting the Seder Table

    Before beginning the seder this Wednesday night, it is important to make…

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