Our Heritage

Take a few moments to contemplate your relationship with Torah and the experiences of your ancestors.

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Happy Heritage

If you don't know your family's origin and customs, try to track down an older relative and ask them.

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History and Heritage

Never presume that there is a professional limitation because of one's Judaism.

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Your Heritage

Explore the specific customs associated with the place from which your ancestors hail.

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Heritage

Write down what Judaism means to you and put it in your safety deposit box for posterity.

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Jewish Treats Jewish History

Jewish Treats aboutJewish History Browse our archive of Jewish History related Jewish Treats.…

v’Zot Habracha-Simchat Torah 5770-2009

"The Confluence of v'Zot Habracha and the Holiday" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald The festival of Simchat Torah, the rejoicing with the Law, is one of two major festivals during which we…

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v’Zot Habracha-Simchat Torah 5776-2015

“The Confluence of v’Zot Habracha and the Holiday” (originally posted in 5770-2009) by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald The festival of Simchat Torah, the rejoicing with the Law, is one of two…

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Is There Jewish DNA?

Do you remember learning about genes and DNA, about inherited  traits and Gregor Mendel’s pea plants? It has long been known and accepted as scientific fact that each person’s DNA…

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Is There Jewish DNA?

Do you remember learning about genes and DNA, about inherited traits and about Gregor Mendel’s pea plants? It has long been known and accepted as a scientific fact that each person’s DNA…

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