The Don’s Commentary

Don Isaac Abrabanel (1437-1508) was one of the greatest statesmen of his time (the second half of the 15th century). He was a financial genius who served in the royal courts of Portugal,…

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The Don’s Commentary

Don Isaac Abrabanel (1437-1508) was one of the greatest statesmen of his time (the second half of the 15th century). A financial genius who served in the royal courts of Portugal, Castile…

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The Great Don

Few people in Jewish history understood the “wheel of fortune*” as well as Don Isaac Abrabanel (Lisbon, 1437 - Venice, 1508). Born into a prominent, wealthy Portugese family, Don Isaac…

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Don’t Miss It

Don't miss this week's Saturday night Megillah reading (after which you can come home and change your clocks!).

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Don’t Wait

Don't wait for Fathers' Day (or Mothers' Day), make honoring your parents a part of every day.

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Don’t Hesitate To Ask

Don't hesitate to ask questions about Jewish life and Jewish law. If you do not have contact with a local rabbi to whom you can ask questions, feel free to email Jewish Treats…

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Don’t Forget The Thank You

After eating a meal, don't forget to thank God for the food as well. 

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Don’t Forget The Thanks

As you celebrate Thanksgiving today, don't forget to direct some of your thanks to God.

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Don’t Shame The Name

The concept of “Chilul Hashem,” desecration of God’s name, is first mentioned in the Torah in Leviticus (22:32), when the Jewish people are commanded: “You shall not shame My…

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Don’t Roll Your Eyes At Me

The plaintive cry of exasperation, “Don’t roll your eyes at me!” that parents often address to their children is one that each person should consider saying to him/herself, omitting, of…

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