Purim Story 2.0: the First Jewish Defense Outside of Israel
The Scriptural story how Queen Esther saved the Jews of the Persian Empire is one of the greatest and most exciting stories ever told. Jews worldwide celebrate the festival of Purim…
Reach Out to Your Cousins
Today is a great opportunity to contact your cousins, especially the ones with whom you are not in close touch.
Study About Israel’s Heroes
Learn about the lives, sacrifice and heroism of Israel’s founders and pioneers.
Seek Out Faith Banners
Faith, by its very nature, cannot be proven. But events we encounter and witness can help bolster our faith. Seek out those inspired events.
Learn about the lives of Jewish Martyrs
The lives and legacies of those who die because they are Jews should be honored.
Get Thee Outdoors
Despite the cold wintry weather in many parts of the United States, take advantage of the many outdoor recreational activities that are healthy and fun, while, of course, wearing proper…
Inside or Outside?
Seder night is an event pregnant with tradition and ritual. As the Hagaddah instructs, “we are obligated to see ourselves as if we ourselves were slaves in Egypt.” So much of the Seder…
In a South American City
On January 18, 1535, the city of Lima, Peru, was founded to serve as the capital of the Peruvian Viceroyalty. The region’s mining riches drew, among others, a large number of Crypto-Jews…
Learn About and Laud Righteous Gentiles
Amid periods of tragedy, heroes emerge, many of whom are non-Jews who risked their lives to save Jews. Learn about them and thank them and their descendants.
Sarah’s Whereabouts Determine Jewish Law
Parashat Vayeira begins with Avraham convalescing after his circumcision. Unexpectedly, he sees three “visitors,” whom the Midrash identifies as angels, come toward his home. Excited to…