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Dedications in honor of someone important in your life is an excellent means of supporting NJOP’s vital work. Below are some suggested donation opportunities that NJOP is looking to fulfill.
Jewish Treats: Dedicate a dose of “Juicy Bits of Judaism, Daily”
Jewish Treats is the Social Media Arm of NJOP. Your tax-deductible gift will help us continue to share interesting and enjoyable observations about Judaism, which we like to call “Juicy Bits of Judaism”.
Share the beauty of Jewish life by sponsoring Jewish Treats on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.
Multimedia Crash Course In Jewish History (CCJH)
Bring Jewish history to life in a whole new way. Help NJOP create a digital version of the CCJH.
Jewish Treats Holiday eGuides
Enable NJOP to continue enhancing the celebration of the Jewish festivals by extending our line of Jewish Treats holiday eGuides.
Reishith Binah
Dedicate a printing (1,500 copies) of Reishith Binah, NJOP’s free, widely-acclaimed Hebrew Reading primer used in conjunction with the Hebrew Reading Crash Course.
Special Edition Mini-Reishith Binah Booklets
Facilitate the printing of 10,000 copies of a special edition of the mini-Reishith Binah that will include either a selection of High Holiday prayers or the Mourners Kaddish.
Rabbi Buchwald’s Weekly Video on YouTube
Sponsor NJOP’s Director Rabbi Buchwald as he shares fascinating insights connecting Jewish life with contemporary and timely topics.
Hebrew Reading App
Sponsor the development of NJOP’s Hebrew Reading App, and enable students to learn Hebrew at their own pace.
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To discuss these or any other sponsorship opportunities, contact Larry Greenman at 646-871-0113 or [email protected].
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NJOP Blogs
Browse our archive of NJOP collections and posts.
April 24, 2020
“If These Walls Could Talk”
The cryptic "spiritual" dermatological disease of tza'ra'at differs from a…
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June 20, 2019
Ice Cream Soda Day
With the summer solstice arriving at midnight tonight, let us contemplate…
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May 6, 2019
Liturgical Songs
The poems, zemirot, and songs we sing on Shabbat and Jewish holidays were…
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February 7, 2017
Never Too Late To Educate
It is a well-known fact that Judaism places tremendous emphasis on…
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February 7, 2017
Support Education
In honor of NJOP's Annual Dinner tonight, make a donation to support its…
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September 19, 2016
Michelle-2006
Michelle was a young, single mom who had just started dating Jeff, a…
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March 21, 2016
Ellen Lipkis Letter
A Note from Ellen Lipkis Dear Rabbi Buchwald, Thank you for always being…
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November 28, 2014
Something Special
If you take advantage of Black Friday sales, buy something special for…
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June 27, 2014
Bring Back Our Boys
Baruch Dayan Emet, Blessed is the True Judge. NJOP joins the world…
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March 19, 2014
Supper Choices
Find out which stores in your area carry kosher chicken.
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February 18, 2014
Look To The Stars
On the next clear night, look up at the stars and contemplate the infinite…
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February 11, 2014
Act of Support
Help support Jewish education. Donate to NJOP, the parent organization…
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December 2, 2013
Support Jewish Treats and NJOP
Jewish Treats is the social media arm of NJOP, a non-profit,…
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March 21, 2013
Sam Domb Book Offer
NJOP is blessed with an exceptional supporter by the name of Mr. Sam Domb,…
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December 3, 2012
Logo
When the National Jewish Outreach Program (NJOP) was founded in 1987, we…
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June 20, 2012
Well It’s Been A Long Day
Today is the longest day of the year - the summer solstice. Technically,…
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June 11, 2012
Summer Camp
The end of the school year is upon us, and across the country, many parents…
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Shavuot Prep 101 Web Series
Shavuot Prep 101
Web Series
Welcome to NJOP’s Shavuot Prep web series featuring Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald, Founder and Director of NJOP, has created four short webisodes discussing important topics for the Shavuot holiday. You can find them listed below.
#1
Why do we celebrate Shavuot?
#2
Eating Dairy and Torah Learning
#3
The Book of Ruth
#4
Accepting the Torah
Shavuot
The Festival of Weeks, Holiday of the First Fruit, Time of the Giving of the Torah – the many names of Shavuot describe it well.
Jewish Treats
Jewish Treats
New blog posts each weekday sharing interesting and enjoyable observations about Judaism, called “Juicy Bits of Judaism.” These bite-sized facts and actions are easy to digest and are a great way to make a daily connection to Judaism in about two minutes.
Explore the world Jewishly with these enticing tidbits of fun Jewish news, pop culture, history, factoids and surprising snippets of knowledge daily.
Sign up to receive Juicy Bits of Judaism, Daily.
March 1, 2021
Rabin
Born in Jerusalem on March 1, 1922, Yitzhak Rabin grew up in Tel Aviv. He…
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March 1, 2021
Words Matter
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzchak Rabin’s assassination followed poisonous…
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February 26, 2021
Purim Again
Unique to the Jewish calendar, Purim is actually observed on different days…
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February 26, 2021
Happy Purim Times Three!
Enjoy and rejoice on this very special day of Purim and consider that those…
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February 25, 2021
The Four Mitzvot of Purim
This year, Purim will be celebrated beginning this evening, February 25th…
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February 25, 2021
Maimonides’ Approach to Purim
Consider following directive from Maimonides for the celebration of Purim:…
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February 24, 2021
The Fast of Esther
Tomorrow, the 13th of Adar, is the Fast of Esther. “Go, gather together all…
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February 24, 2021
From Sadness to Joy
Experience the transformation tomorrow from a somber day of fasting on the…
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February 23, 2021
Rabbi Judah The Pious
Unlike so many stories one hears about famous scholars (which usually…
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February 23, 2021
Learn More
Study the Sefer Hachasidim (Book of the Pious Ones), authored by Rabbi…
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February 22, 2021
Humble Bee
February 22nd has been declared “Be Humble Day,” a “holiday” that most…
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February 22, 2021
A Real Leader
Lead by example by emulating Moses, the greatest of all leaders, who the…
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February 19, 2021
The Sabbath of Remembering
This Shabbat is Shabbat Parashat Zachor, the Sabbath of Remembering. The…
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February 19, 2021
Remembering Amalek and Haman
Prepare for Parsahat Zachor this Shabbat and for Purim this coming Thursday…
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February 18, 2021
Until 120!
According to Wikipedia, “The oldest verified person on record was French…
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February 18, 2021
Learn from Moses
Study the Torah to appreciate many of the great characteristics that Moses…
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February 17, 2021
Random Acts of Kindness
An entire generation of North Americans hear the words “random acts of…
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February 17, 2021
Make a Difference Today
In honor of Random Acts of Kindness day, be proactive and make a difference…
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February 16, 2021
Finally Buried
On the 4th of Adar 1307, the Maharam of Rothenburg was buried in the Jewish…
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February 16, 2021
Explore Jewish History
Study the history of great Jewish scholars, who, throughout the…
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February 15, 2021
Presidents’ Day: The Jews and Martin Van Buren
In 1840, the news of the terrible fate of the Jewish community of Damascus…
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February 15, 2021
Be Thankful for Freedom of Religious Practice
Appreciate the United States and its presidents who have taken public…
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February 12, 2021
Just a Half Shekel
This Shabbat is Parashat Shekalim (shekels, the Biblical monetary units).…
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February 12, 2021
You Count?
Take to heart that regardless of a person’s great wealth or the lack…
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February 11, 2021
When Adar Begins
The month of Adar, the twelfth month of the Jewish calendar year, begins…
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February 11, 2021
Increase Your Joy
Put a spring in your step as we look forward to the joyous new month of…
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February 10, 2021
Kosher in Gracie Mansion
Although New York has one of the oldest Jewish communities in the United…
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February 10, 2021
Place Your Kosher Order
Follow the lead of Mary Beame, the wife of the late Mayor Abraham Beame,…
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February 9, 2021
Oh My Achin’ Tooth
On some lists of quaint holidays celebrated in the month of February, today…
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February 9, 2021
Start Flossing
In order to hopefully minimize the number of toothaches you will…
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Rabbi Buchwald's Weekly Torah Message

Rabbi Buchwald's
Weekly Torah Message
Each week, NJOP’s founder, Rabbi Ephraim Buchwald, shares with you his fascinating insights on the upcoming parasha, the weekly Torah portion.
March 1, 2021
Kee Tisah 5781-2021
“Reverence for Learning in Jewish Tradition” (updated and revised from Kee…
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February 22, 2021
Tetzaveh 5781-2021
“The Korban Tamid--a Lesson in Consistency” (updated and revised from…
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February 15, 2021
Terumah 5781-2021
“The Mishkan and the Sanctity of the Jewish Home” (updated and revised from…
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February 7, 2021
Mishpatim 5781-2021
“‘An Eye for an Eye’ in Jewish Law” (updated and revised from Mishpatim…
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February 1, 2021
Yitro 5781-2021
“Structural Secrets of the Decalogue” (updated and revised from Yitro…
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January 25, 2021
B’shalach 5781-2021
“G-d: The Source of Sweetness” (updated and revised from B’shalach…
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January 18, 2021
Bo 5781-2021
“The Slave Mentality” (updated and revised from Bo 5761–2001) by, Rabbi…
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January 11, 2021
Va’eira 5781-2021
“Mesmerized by the Subtle Slavery” (updated and revised from Va’eira…
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January 4, 2021
Shemot 5781-2021
“The Not-So-Obvious Process of Hebrew Enslavement” (revised and updated…
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December 28, 2020
Vayechi 5781-2021
“Revealing the Time of the Coming of the End of Days” (Updated and revised…
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December 21, 2020
Vayigash 5781-2020
“Joseph Helps His Brothers Repent” (updated and revised from Vayigash…
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December 14, 2020
Mikeitz 5781-2020
“A Dysfunctional Family Becomes Functional” (updated and revised from…
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December 7, 2020
Vayeishev 5781-2020
“Judah, The Paradigm for Jewish Future” (Updated and revised from Vayeishev…
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November 30, 2020
Vayishlach 5781-2020
“The Proper and Improper use of Zealotry” (updated and revised from…
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November 15, 2020
Toledot 5781-2020
“The Ancient Origins and Practice of Anti-Semitism” (updated and revised…
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November 9, 2020
Chayei Sarah 5781-2020
“The Personality of Isaac: The Passive Patriarch” (updated and revised from…
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November 2, 2020
Vayeira 5781-2020
“Mount Moriah: Building for the Future through Love” (updated and revised…
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October 26, 2020
Lech Lecha 5781-2020
“Lot, Nephew of Abram: The Promise and the Tragedy” (updated and revised…
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October 18, 2020
Noah 5781-2020
“Noah: The Man Who Brings Comfort to the World” (updated and revised from…
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October 12, 2020
Bereshith 5781-2020
“The Origins and Meaning of Evil” (updated and revised from Bereshith…
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October 5, 2020
Simchat Torah 5781-2020
“Celebrating Torah” (Updated and revised from Simchat Torah 5764-2003) by,…
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September 28, 2020
Sukkot 5781-2020
"I'm Dreaming of a Warm Sukkot" (updated and revised from Sukkot……
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September 21, 2020
Yom Kippur 5781-2020
“The Thrill of Coming Home” (updated and revised from Yom Kippur……
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September 14, 2020
Rosh Hashana 5781-2020
“A Message for the High Holy Days: ‘Export, Export!’” (updated and revised…
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September 7, 2020
Nitzavim-Vayeilech 5780-2020
“An Exclusive Covenant with an Inclusive Philosophy” (Revised and updated…
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August 31, 2020
Kee Tavo 5780-2020
“There are Stones with Human Hearts” (updated and revised from Kee Tavo…
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August 24, 2020
Kee Teitzei 5780-2020
“Polygamy and Jewish Tradition” (Updated and revised from Kee Teitzei…
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August 17, 2020
Shoftim 5780-2020
"Security for Citizens and Caring for Guests” (updated and revised from…
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August 10, 2020
Re’eh 5780-2020
Re'eh 5780-2020 “Changing and Updating Jewish Law” (updated and revised…
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August 4, 2020
Vayeitzei 5781-2020
“The Role of Mother Rachel in Jewish History” (updated and revised from…
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