Seek Out The Positive
An ethical dilemma: A close friend confides in you that he/she recently purchased an expensive, one-of-a-kind, nonreturnable item. When he/she shows it to you, you are immediately aware…
Celebrate Religious Freedom
Take a minute and thank God that we live in a time when governments can and do express a desire for religious freedom for all.
Enjoy Your Tea
This Shabbat, remember to prepare your tea in an acceptable way from the perspective of Jewish law.
Know Your Jewish History
Appreciate your freedom of religion and the ability to practice Judaism freely, as it was not always the case in Connecticut.
Touching the Equation
Imagine having a passion for mathematics but lacking the language to express it. Math, with all of its detailed and complex problem solving, is an extremely visual field of study. Because…
Are You Gifted?
Of course, you are! Everyone is endowed with God-given talent. Parents should guide their children to develop these special talents, not only to personally succeed, but to also use them…
How Will You Answer
According to the Talmud, when the soul departs and we take leave of this world, we will be asked several questions including whether we were honest in business and whether we regularly…
Painting Our People
Born on December 26, 1902, in Rahachow, Belarus (in the Pale of Settlement), Anatoli Lvovich Kaplan was a Jewish painter who celebrated his Jewish heritage and the Jewish world in his…
Remember to Tip Generously
Recognize that your generous tip along with a sincere thank you can go a long way to positively impacting upon those in the service industries.
My Father. Our Father
Many well-known Jewish songs are based on words from the Bible. While a vast majority of them are based on Tehillim (Psalms) one of the most famous is almost a direct quote from Genesis:…