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Judaism To enhance the understanding and appreciation of the depth and breadth of Judaism. Essential Judaism Embrace Judaism…

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Holidays Rosh Hashana - Rosh Hashana, the…

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Privacy Policy for NJOP (the National Jewish Outreach Program)Our postal address is: NJOP 1345 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Flr, New York, NY 10105-0014 We can be reached via e-mail at…

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Rosh Hashana

- Rosh Hashana A celebration of the very creation of the world and a recognition of humankind’s…

Weekly Message,Toledot

Toledot 5769-2008

"The Blessings of a Tzaddik" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this week's parasha, parashat Toledot, we read of Isaac's desire to bless Esau, and Rebecca's scheme to divert the blessing to…

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Kinnot

KinnotMany devastating events took place on the 9th of Av. This is why the Jewish people consider it the saddest day on the…

Jewish Treats

If I Forget Thee…

While we celebrated Purim yesterday, Jerusalem celebrates Purim today. Shushan Purim needs to be a global Jewish celebration, since Jerusalem, the eternal capital city of the Jewish…

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Tazria,Weekly Message,Metzorah

Tazria-Metzorah 5769-2009

"And He Shall be Brought to the Priest" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In each of this week's double parashiot, Tazria and Metzora, we encounter similar verses asserting that a person…

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Jewish Treats

Always Show Willingness to Explain

Sometimes we need to explain ourselves better, because we were unclear or the listener needs further explanation. Patience can enable someone to truly understand and appreciate what we…

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Weekly Message,Bo

Bo 5767-2007

"Learning by Teaching" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In the opening verse of parashat Bo, G-d tells Moses that He has hardened the hearts of Pharaoh and his servants, so that G-d will be…

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