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The Story of the Exodus

The Story of the Exodus Table of Contents Going Down to Egypt Slavery Redemption From Slavery What exactly were the ten…

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History of the State Since 1948

History of the StateSince 1948 Table of Contents the war of independence population shifts 1956- the sinai campaign 1967 –…

Weekly Message,Naso

Naso 5768-2008

"Carrying the Ark" by Rabbi Ephraim Buchwald In this week's parasha, parashat Naso, we learn that the completed Tabernacle was sanctified and inaugurated for its first use. In order to…

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Noah,Weekly Message

Noah 5774-2013

"Making a Name for Ourselves" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald This week’s parasha, parashat Noah, contains a plethora of fascinating narratives. The most famous story recorded in this week’s…

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Vayeishev,Weekly Message

Vayeishev 5779-2018

“The Mystical Aspects of the Sale of Joseph” by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald   In this week’s parasha, parashat Vayeishev, we read of the sale of Joseph by his brothers, which resulted…

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Jewish Treats

Appreciate Every Shabbat

Although Shabbat Across America and Canada is a special annual Shabbat reflecting the sense of national unity, every Shabbat is special, as it unifies all of us with the Creator in…

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Jewish Treats

Unite with Israel

One way to show unity with Israel is to keep a clock in your home on Israel time. One can actually purchase a watch with two faces, one for local time and the other for Israel time.

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Weekly Message,Vayeishev

Vayeishev 5769-2008

"'Fressing' While Rome Burns" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this week's parasha, parashat Vayeishev, Joseph tracks down his brothers in Dothan. When they see him from afar, they…

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Jewish Treats

Duties of the Heart

The concept of “being spiritual” is often assumed to be a fairly recent one, resulting, perhaps, from the enlightenment’s deconstruction of organized religion.  The idea of…

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Mishloach Manot/Shaloch Manos-Sending Gifts

Sending GiftsMishloach Manot / Shaloch Manos After being rescued from Haman’s attempt to destroy the Jews, scripture…