Which Day Of The Week Were You Born?
Do you know on which day you were born? Not your birthday...which day of the week? It doesn't appear to be a relevant fact, but more of an interesting bit of personal trivia. According to…
Pareve Cake
If you are planning to have a birthday barbeque, where you know meat will be served, used soy or rice milk in place of dairy milk when baking dessert.
Terumah 5768-2008
"The Museum within the Tabernacle" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this week's parasha, parashat Terumah, G-d tells Moses to speak to the people of Israel and instruct them to prepare for…
Honoring Moses
Celebrate the birthday of the greatest leader of the Jewish people by talking about his life at the Shabbat table tonight.
In Lieu Of
To celebrate the birthday of a loved one, make a donation to his/her favorite charity.
Shavuot 5763-2003
"The Remarkable Legacy of Ruth, the Righteous Convert" by Rabbi Ephraim Buchwald Because, this year, the festival of Shavuot falls on Friday and Shabbat, the regular parasha, Naso, is…
Getting Started
When you need a birthday present for a Jewish child in your life, buy him/her a Jewish book.
Vayeishev 5772-2011
“Interpreting the Dreams of Others” by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this week’s parasha, parashat Vayeishev, Joseph is accused of the attempted rape of Mrs. Potiphar. Her husband,…
Abridged Beginners Services
AbridgedHigh Holiday Beginners Service A brief and dynamic program designed to appeal to, and inspire, those who may not have…
Make It Count
Use your birthday to set positive goals for the coming year including taking proactive steps to establish a stronger connection to Jewish life.