Attend Synagogue to Hear The Special Torah Reading
Since the Torah can only be read in the presence of a minyan (quorum), make sure to go to synagogue in order to hear this special Torah reading. There is a profound lesson to be learned…
Something Special
As both tomorrow night, the last night of the month of Shevat, and Friday night, the first night of Adar I, are treated as Rosh Chodesh, prepare something special for dinner each night to…
Be Especially Thankful
As Americans, we should appreciate that we live in a malchut shel chesed, a country whose underpinnings are rooted in kindness that has allowed for the free exercise of Jewish religious…
A Special Shabbat
While welcoming Chanukah by lighting the menorah, and Shabbat, by lighting Shabbat candles this afternoon, take a moment to appreciate the special opportunity we have been given to…
Special For Chanukah: The Chanukah Blessings
Tonight, on the first night of Chanukah, one candle/light is placed on the far right of the menorah. Each succeeding night, one candle/light is added to the left of the previous night’s…
American Appreciation
Take a moment to appreciate the privilege of living in a Malchut Shel Chesed, a kingdom of kindness, that is America, where Jews can live Jewishly and support Jewish causes as we choose.…
Appreciate Freedom
Study history and develop an appreciation of how fortunate we are to live in a country where we can utilize our God-given talent without fear of the consequences.
Appreciate, Celebrate and Transmit Your Family’s Jewish Heritage
Every person should proudly transmit family history to the next generation. For Jews this is both a calling and an imperative.
An Especially Meaningful Purim
Consider following a directive from Maimonides for the celebration of Purim: In his magnum opus, the Mishneh Torah (Laws of Megillah and Chanukah 2:17), he writes: “It is preferable to…
His Special Protection
Just as an eagle protects its offspring by lifting them onto its wings, remember that God is always with us, offering His protection, wherever we may be.