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08/29/2019
Seeking God in Elul
Psalm 27 is read twice daily from the beginning of the month of Elul…
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08/29/2019
Close to God
Identify three ways you plan to come closer to God during the upcoming High…
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08/28/2019
Happy Bow Tie Day
Happy Bow Tie Day, celebrated annually on August 28th. The bow tie…
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08/28/2019
Look Good and Comply with Jewish Law
Because the long tradition behind Jewish law usually has more grey than…
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08/27/2019
Why is Jerusalem Not Mentioned in the Torah?
In the first aliyah of parashat Re’eh, the Torah mentions 16 times an…
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08/27/2019
Promote and Support Jerusalem
Our generation has merited to have unmitigated access to Jerusalem. Do not…
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08/26/2019
Progress for Women
On August 26, 1920, the 19th amendment to the United States Constitution…
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08/26/2019
Support Progress in Context
Historical progress must be understood in the context of the times. Make…
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08/23/2019
The Hebron Massacre of 1929
One of the most ancient cities in the land of Israel, Hebron is mentioned…
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08/23/2019
Support Israel
The city of Hebron has been part of Jewish history for 3,000 years. Visit…
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08/22/2019
Grace Before Meals
One of the seven mitzvot enacted by the rabbis is reciting blessings prior…
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08/22/2019
Israel’s Special Foods
Make an extra effort to buy and consume Israeli produce. Please note that…
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08/21/2019
I’m a Poet and I Don’t Know It!
August 21 is annually celebrated as Poet’s Day (not to be confused with…
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08/21/2019
Express Yourself Via Song and/or Poetry
While the spoken or written word is the most popular means of expression,…
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08/20/2019
The Golden Ages of Estonia
Estonia, one of the three Baltic states, has never historically hosted a…
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08/20/2019
Learn the Jewish History of Estonia
Before you travel to or through Estonia, learn its rich Jewish history.
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08/19/2019
The Western Light
Tens of thousands of tourists stream annually to countries such as Canada,…
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08/19/2019
Prayer Should Illuminate
While a place of prayer should be lit up during times of prayer, our…
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08/16/2019
Shabbat Nachamu
The Shabbat following Tisha b’Av (the ninth of the Hebrew month…
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08/16/2019
Offer Comfort
In addition to offering comfort to a nation, we must also provide solace to…
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08/15/2019
No Holiday as Joyous
Tu b’Av (The Fifteenth of Av) is no longer the well-known holiday on…
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08/15/2019
Celebrate Tu b’Av
After learning about the day, find a meaningful way to observe this…
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08/14/2019
Sir Moses Montefiore
Sir Moses Montefiore (1784-1885) had an extraordinary impact on the world.…
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08/14/2019
Support Jewish Causes All over the World
There are worthy causes internationally, that would benefit from our…
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08/13/2019
All That’s Left
August 13th is annually celebrated as “Left Hander’s Day.” Most Lefties,…
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08/13/2019
Lefties Tend to Be Proud of their “Condition”
While having a dominant left hand makes no practical difference in life,…
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08/12/2019
Resuming Normalcy
With Tisha b’Av and its restrictions behind us, we can now resume our…
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08/12/2019
Appreciate Your Spotify!
The invention of recorded music changed the world; now almost any song ever…
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08/11/2019
Consolation after the “Morning of Mourning”
The Jewish sages taught that there can be no mourning process without a…
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08/11/2019
Mourning over Jerusalem Helps Rebuild the Holy City
The sages have explained that those who properly mourn Jerusalem's…
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