Bread and Clothing

Until recently, the repercussions of converting to Judaism meant more than just renouncing one’s previous religious beliefs. More often than not, a person who converted to Judaism also…

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Bread/Ha’Mo’Tzee

The ha’mo’tzee blessing is recited before one eats bread. Since bread is considered the staple of the meal, no other blessings need to be recited since the ha’mo’tzee blessing covers all…

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Without Judgement

Look upon everyone without pre-judgement, no matter how they are dressed.

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Without Judgement

No matter a person’s personal situation, he or she should be treated with respect.

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Without Complaint

Find positive ways to express the need for something to be changed.

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Without A Vow

Be careful in how you state a promise so that you are not making a vow.

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Without Assumption

Never assume that you know another person's history.

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A Day Without Sleep

While Rosh Hashana is frequently translated as “new year,” the literal meaning of the Hebrew words is “head of the year.” According to Jewish tradition, one’s actions on these auspicious…

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Kindness Without Fanfare

There is a fascinating story in the Talmud that demonstrates the importance of being conscientious in the way one does something for another person: Mar Ukba had a poor man in his…

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A Day Without Sleep

While Rosh Hashana is frequently translated as “new year,” the literal meaning of the Hebrew words is “ head of the year.” According to Jewish tradition, one’s actions on these auspicious…

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