Honor Yiddish Culture
Reading about the Eastern European communities from where many of our ancestors came, honors their upbringing and our own family history.
Appreciate Israel
For a people who had wandered stateless for so long, the establishment of the State of Israel and its Law of Return, affords every Jew in the world a safe haven.
Explore the Fascinating Lives of Biblical Characters
Aside from the Biblical protagonists, there are hundreds of ancient characters whose lives we ought to study. There is always a reason why their identities and actions are included in the…
Visit Sites of Jewish Interest when you travel
Jews have been around for a long time and you never know which cities have hosted Jewish populations. Seek out the history of Jewish life in the areas where you travel.
Identify Spiritual Pursuits for Children on Shabbat
In addition to sumptuous food, and playing with friends, it behooves those responsible for children to identify spiritual pursuits for them on Shabbat as well, be they prayers, or Torah…
Appreciate the Artistry of Fellow Jews
As if a relative were performing, we should view the artistic offerings of fellow Jews as opportunities to both support their contributions and celebrate their accomplishments.
Help Refugees
In addition to advocacy on their behalf, there are many ways to help refugees, including volunteering and/or donating to bona fide aid organizations.
Study the Hebrew Prophets
The words of the Jewish prophets are relevant even in our day. It behooves all Jews to familiarize themselves with the words of these holy men and women.
Seek to Engage Jewishly
If there’s any universal message the Chabad movement would want absorbed in memory of the Seventh Rebbe, it would be to do mitzvot and engage Jewishly.
War Ethics
Tanach, the Jewish Scriptures, were canonized by the Sages due to the messages they convey for the Jewish people and humankind. Morality during war is a major topic discussed in Tanach…