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11/26/2021
Favoritism
“A person should never discriminate among his children even to the extent…
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11/26/2021
Be Careful
Be wary of favoring one child over another. To appreciate the implications…
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11/25/2021
The Bird of Thanks
On Thanksgiving day, it is customary in the United States to eat a turkey…
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11/25/2021
Saying Thank You
Use the opportunity at your Thanksgiving feast to express gratitude for all…
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11/24/2021
Chanukah Yum
While Jewish holidays are known for their food (except Yom Kippur, of…
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11/24/2021
Experiment Now
Test drive those great doughnut and latkes recipes now, so you’ll be ready…
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11/23/2021
The Jewish Holiday A Week before Chanukah
The Mishnah (Rosh Hashana 1:1) declares four calendar dates as “Jewish New…
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11/23/2021
Contributions of the Chassidic Movement
Learn about the origins and early years of the Chassidic movement to gain…
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11/22/2021
The Story of Chanukah
Around the year 167 B.C.E., the Syrian-Greek rulers of Judea tried to force…
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11/22/2021
Get Cracking
Stock up on oil or candles and prepare your menorah, dreidels and gelt in…
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11/19/2021
Israel’s Beloved Ofra
If one mentions the name Ofra Haza to Israelis of a certain age, you will…
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11/19/2021
Time is Precious
The untimely passing of Ofra Haza should remind us of the great potential…
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11/18/2021
A Historical Overview of Jews in Morocco
Jews have lived in Morocco for thousands of years. Jewish nomadic tribes…
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11/18/2021
The Jewish Experience
Study the history of the Jewish experience in Morocco and their survival…
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11/17/2021
A Friendly Emperor
On November 17th, in the year 331 C.E., Flavius Claudius Julianus (also…
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11/17/2021
Know Your Jewish History
Appreciate the positive impact that certain leaders and emperors had on…
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11/16/2021
God Helps Those Who…
Looking for a new job? A special someone? A change of fortune in your life?…
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11/16/2021
Necessary Steps
When faced with a challenging situation, take the necessary steps to plan…
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11/15/2021
Writers in a Terrible Place
“The Day of the Imprisoned Writer” (November 15th) was established by PEN…
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11/15/2021
Never Forget
Find a meaningful way to remember the Holocaust and takes steps to assure…
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11/12/2021
Jews in the Fold
Yesterday, November 11th, was celebrated internationally as National…
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11/12/2021
Enhance Your Shabbat
To enhance your Shabbat experience, find time to learn or review Shabbat…
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11/11/2021
For The Medal of Honor: The Story of PFC Leonard Kravitz
On March 6, 1951, a platoon of American soldiers serving in the Korean War…
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11/11/2021
Honor Their Memory
Acknowledge the selfless dedication and heroism of Jewish serviceman and…
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11/10/2021
Kindness Without Fanfare
There is a fascinating story in the Talmud that demonstrates the importance…
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11/10/2021
A Conscious Choice!
Think of ways to assist others without any fanfare and help make the world…
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11/09/2021
Never Again
Recent acts of anti-Semitism and tragic events remind us of the words found…
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11/09/2021
Kristallnacht
Kristallnacht, literally the Night of Crystal, but generally translated as…
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11/08/2021
Hail the Holy Pomegranate
The pomegranate is a funny sort of fruit. Rather than eating the flesh and…
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11/08/2021
Pom-Enjoyment
Make sure to say the proper blessing over your National Pomegranate Month…
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