Prepare for Seder II
One of the underlying themes of the Seder night is to retell the painful history of subjugation as well as the glorious narrative of redemption. We cannot appreciate freedom without…
Historical Synagogues
Make an effort to learn the history of houses of worship in the United States.
Prepare for Upcoming Holidays Spiritually and Intellectually
In addition to spiritual preparations, learning about the history of upcoming holidays will also contribute to a more meaningful religious experience.
Learn Mamaloshen
Yiddish is known as the Mamaloshen, the mother tongue. The more Yiddish you can understand, the more of the history you can learn in its primary sources. You will also put a big smile on…
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The Three Weeks
July 6-July 27, 2023The Three WeeksThe Seventeenth of Tammuz marks the beginning of a period known as the “Three Weeks.”…
Honor Yiddish Culture
Reading about the Eastern European communities from where many of our ancestors came, honors their upbringing and our own family history.
Honor the Day
The more knowledgeable one is regarding the history of the 17th of Tammuz, the more one can honor the day by marking it appropriately.
Appreciate the freedom of religion afforded to all Americans
The Founding Fathers’ addition of the “Bill of Rights” was a revolutionary moment in human history, where nation-states were enjoined to be tolerant of different forms of spiritual…
We Too Were Refugees
All Jews should be sensitive and try to help refugees, as Jews have been refugees for much of their history.
Never Again
Never miss an opportunity to learn from history’s human rights catastrophes so they are never repeated.