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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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The Clock Says

Don't forget that Shabbat begins an hour earlier this week!

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Shavuot,Weekly Message

Shavuot 5760-2000

"The Anonymous Holiday" by Rabbi Ephraim Buchwald This Thursday night, Friday and Shabbat, we will celebrate the joyous festival of Shavuot. On the Hebrew calender it is the sixth and…

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Ma’oz Tzur

Ma'oz Tzur Jewish liturgical poem Refuge, Rock of my salvation: to You it is a delight to give praise. Restore my House of…

Jewish Treats

Time Shift

Remember that for those affected by Daylight Savings Time, Shabbat begins one hour earlier than it did last week. 

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Jewish Treats

Early Shabbat

Remember that this week Shabbat starts one hour earlier in those locations that changed their clocks last week. 

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Jewish Treats

It’s A Visit

If a friend is in the hospital (and up for visitors), clear an hour of your schedule to participate in the mitzvah of bikur cholim (visiting the sick).

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Balak,Weekly Message

Balak 5773-2013

"Balaam’s Second Vision: Lo, a People that Rises Like a Lion" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this week’s parasha, parashat Balak, we read of Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, and…

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Va'etchanan,Weekly Message

Va’etchanan 5773-2013

"Behold the Beauty of the Land" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald This week’s parasha, parashat Va’etchanan, opens with Moses recalling his heartfelt plea to the Al-mighty, and its rejection,…

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Passover,Weekly Message

Passover 5774-2014

“The Opening Act” by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald As every good scriptwriter, playwright or novelist knows, the opening act of a television presentation, a Broadway show or the opening…

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