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02/20/2023
Be Thankful for Freedom of Religious Practice
Appreciate the United States and its presidents who have taken public…
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02/17/2023
Random Acts of Kindness
An entire generation of North Americans hear the words “random acts of…
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02/17/2023
Make a Difference
In honor of Random Acts of Kindness Day, which falls out today, make a…
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02/16/2023
Rabbi Israel Salanter and the Mussar Movement
The Mussar movement, the formal study and program of ethical improvement,…
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02/16/2023
Character Development
Devote time to character development and improvement as it is one of life’s…
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02/15/2023
Celebrating with a Parade
Name a Jewish celebration that is not a wedding, but still includes a…
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02/15/2023
Attend and Celebrate!
If you hear of a Hachnassat Sefer Torah (Welcoming of a Torah) taking place…
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02/14/2023
Women of Vision
Our sages teach that there were seven women famed for their prophecy.…
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02/14/2023
Know Your Prophets
Learn more about the female prophets and consider how their words and their…
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02/13/2023
Thoughts for the Heart
In honor of American Heart Month, and because caring for one’s health is…
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02/13/2023
Eat Your Vegetables
Enjoy a hearty salad or vegetable soup packed with vegetables to improve…
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02/10/2023
Jethro’s Tell
Great leaders are often those who are able to accept criticism. It seems to…
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02/10/2023
Listen Up
Accepting criticism is never easy, but if it’s offered in a respectful way…
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02/09/2023
Oh, My Aching Tooth
On some lists of quaint holidays celebrated in the month of February, today…
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02/09/2023
Start Brushing and Flossing
The Torah teaches us v’nishmartem m’od l’nafshoteichem, to be most careful…
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02/08/2023
Martin Buber
I and Thou (Ich und Du), the best-known philosophical work of Martin Buber…
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02/08/2023
In Conversation
Whenever you sit down to enjoy a meal with family, talk about how you can…
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02/07/2023
On the Wings of Eagles
In parashat Yitro, this week’s Torah portion, God instructs Moses to…
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02/07/2023
His Special Protection
Just as an eagle protects its offspring by lifting them onto its wings,…
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02/06/2023
The Foods of Tu b’Shevat
Today, Jews around the world will celebrate Tu b’Shevat, the new year of…
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02/06/2023
Celebrate Tu b’Shevat
Pick up some figs, dates or pomegranates and celebrate Tu b’Shevat.
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02/03/2023
What’s the Complaint?
People always like to complain. It is a fact. Sometimes they have…
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02/03/2023
Without Complaint
Find positive ways to express the need for something to be changed. Finding…
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02/02/2023
Blue Laws and the Supreme Court
In honor of the first session of the United States Supreme Court (February…
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02/02/2023
Quality and Quantity Time
Give yourself the gift and rest and relaxation this Shabbat by putting…
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02/01/2023
National Freedom Day
Today, February 1st, is both National Freedom Day and the first day of…
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02/01/2023
Jewish Expression
Celebrate the freedom of religious expression in the United States by…
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01/31/2023
Your Jewish Life Coach
Do you have a life coach? For those unfamiliar with the term, life coaches…
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01/31/2023
Your Rabbi
Follow the dictate of Ethics of our Fathers and find a rabbi who can…
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01/30/2023
History for Everyone
Barbara Tuchman, born January 30, 1912, never earned a doctorate in…
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