Shemini,Weekly Message

Shemini 5766-2006

"Those Remarkable Dietary Laws" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald This week's parasha, parashat Shemini, embarks on an extensive excursion, that is devoted to the Jewish dietary laws. In fact,…

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Emor,Weekly Message

Emor 5769-2009

"The Highest Mitzvah of All!" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this week's parasha, parashat Emor, the Torah delineates the strict rules for maintaining the absolute purity of the…

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Aishet Chayil (Woman of Valor)

Aishet ChayilWoman of Valor Aishet Chayil, “The Woman of Valor,” is actually a selection of verses from the Book of Proverbs…

Jewish Treats

Celebrate Tu b’Shevat

Although Tu b’Shevat is technically a demarcation point in order to identify the age of trees, many celebrate it by planting or supporting the planting of trees in Israel, and eating some…

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Passover Around the World

Passover Around The World Throughout the 2000 years of exile, the Jewish nation has dwelled in almost every corner of the…

Jewish Treats

Produce Explorations

Try some new fruits and be amazed at the diversity of flavors that were created within nature. 

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Jewish Treats

Pom-enjoyment

Make sure to say the proper blessing over your National Pomegranate Month (November) treats: Ha'etz for the fruit, She'ha'kol for pomegranate drinks.

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Jewish Treats

Dry It Off

Wash and dry your fruits and vegetables before eating them.

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Jewish Treats

Prepare For Shabbat

One who yearns for, and prepares for Shabbat all week by purchasing special foods and cooking and baking special treats will likely enjoy the fruits of their labor with an uplifting and…

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Shelach,Weekly Message

Shelach 5781-2021

“What’s in a Name?” (updated and revised from Shelach 5762-2002) by, Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this week’s Torah portion, parashat Shelach, the Torah recounts the fateful saga of the…

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