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Yitro,Weekly Message

Yitro 5782-2022

“'Proving' G-d’s Existence" (updated and revised from Yitro 5763-2003) by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In Exodus 20, in this week’s parasha, parashat Yitro, we read the first of the two…

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Jewish Treats

Tu b’Shevat

While it may seem as if winter has just begun, it may be a good time to invoke a bit of optimism and look beyond the turbulent weather and remember that spring is just around the corner.…

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Jewish Treats

Respect the Environment

Tu b'Shevat, the Jewish New Year for trees, is a great opportunity for Jews to devote themselves to environmental causes.

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Jewish Treats

The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, which is famous for its month-long resistance struggle against the Germans in April/May of 1943, actually began with an initial uprising on 12 Shevat 5703…

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Jewish Treats

Never Forget

Learn about the brave, organized resistance on the part of those Jews who fought valiantly against the Nazis while the Warsaw Ghetto was being liquidated. The Egyptians, because of their…

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Jewish Treats

Skeptic Questioning

Tomorrow, January 13th, is International Skeptics Day, a day that encourages people to ask questions. Those who are curious might be inclined to ask whether Judaism has any room for…

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Jewish Treats

Worth the Time

Study the Talmud in order to develop a deep appreciation of the benefit of asking probing questions that can potentially lead a person to a stronger sense of Jewish faith.

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Jewish Treats

A Jar of Manna

As discussed in this coming week’s Torah Portion, parashat B’shalach, while the Israelites wandered in the wilderness, there were few things more miraculous than the manna, the food from…

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Weekly Message,B'shalach

B’shalach 5782-2022

“Bringing G-d Home” (updated and revised from B’shalach 5763-2003) by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald This week’s parasha, parashat B’shalach, contains many historic and dramatic moments. The…

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