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The Story of Chanukah
The Story of Chanukah How a small band of Jewish renegades took on the Syrian-Greek army. Under the Hellenist Rule When the…
Parents Are Teachers
Parents are Teachers The Parents Are Teachers (P.A.T.) initiative provides schools with a golden opportunity to offer their…
Vayeishev 5766-2005
"The Vast Majority of the Time, G-d Rules the World" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald Unbeknownst to all of the characters who play significant roles in parashat Vayeishev, G-d is diligently…
Be Thankful
As Americans, we should appreciate that we live in a malchut shel chesed, a country whose underpinnings are in kindness that has allowed for the free exercise of Jewish religious…
Preparing for Passover IV
The Passover Seder stresses our transformation from slaves to free people. The Seder’s default position is to be thankful for both our physical and spiritual freedom.
Holiday Music
One of the ways to celebrate the Jewish holidays, especially Sukkot -- the Festival of Joy, is through music. The Jewish music industry has exploded in recent decades, and many upbeat and…
New or Freshly Laundered Clothes for the Seder
Since at the seder we must see ourselves as free and aristocratic, it is only appropriate to wear new or freshly-laundered formal clothing.
Honor America’s Value On July 4th!
Think about the old adage, “Freedom is not free” on this Independence Day. Discuss America's enduring values with those with whom you spend Independence Day.
Mikeitz 5770-2009
"Pharaoh's Dream: The Variations and Nuances" by Rabbi Ephraim Buchwald In this week's parasha, parashat Mikeitz, Pharaoh's dream is repeated three times. The dream is first recounted in…