Tetzaveh 5769 - March 6, 2009 |
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The Secret of the Hamantasch
By Aron Moss
Wasn't Haman the guy who wanted to wipe us out. Why would we immortalize him by eating cookies that bear his name? |
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The Underhand Spin
By Yanki Tauber
There are two holidays on which we spin. The Chanukah dreidel is spun from above. Purim's gragger is turned from below... |
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The Holiday When We Became Jewish
By Naftali Silberberg
The first time we're ever called "Jews" is in the Purim story. Were we not Jewish before then? Or perhaps the question is: what's the connection between Purim and Judah? |
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Destiny Unknown
By Tzvi Freeman
When the artist sets his hands to his craft, he turns his back on perfection, as a warrior turns his back on fear... |
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Three Pertinent Points of the Purim Pastry
By Israel Rubin
Although the hamantash has been around for thousands of years, it was considered a moot point in higher academic circles. Other than being a tasty snack, it seemed to hold no special significance... |
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Some of My Worst Enemies Are Efficient
By N. Ozick
If I appear absent-minded, it is because I live in a more fluid reality |
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Learning to Control Your Instincts
By Dr. Miriam Adahan
Put your hand on the back of your head. In Hebrew, this area is called the oref, it is where our reptilian brain resides... |
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Check Out My Room
By Dov Peretz Elkins
"This," they declared, in contrast to what most people thought was how a home should be furnished, "was interior decorating." |
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Eight Eternal Lights
By Elad Nehorai
Suddenly we became aware of the fact that the souls of these boys were here with us, as we danced with the Torahs dedicated to their memories. The room was electric with their presence. |
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My Non-Alcoholic Purim
By Shmuly Rothman
Brian was a Kohen and was raised in a chassidic home in Brooklyn. Until his Bar Mitzvah, he was a typical chassidic kid. Presently, in addition to being an addict, Brian claimed to have converted out of the Jewish faith. He wore a necklace with a cross to show it. |
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The Parshah in a Nutshell
Two brothers, four sons, eight priestly garments, twelve gems, one golden altar -- and
what it all means according to sages and mystics from Moses to today |
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The Missing Moses
By Yossy Goldman
What would we imagine to be Moses' finest hour? Receiving the Torah? Leading the Jews to the Exodus? Splitting the Sea? Would you be shocked if I told you it is none of the above? |
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The Removable Self
By Yanki Tauber
Man is the only truly clothed creature -- a creature who attires him or herself not only for warmth and protection, but to alter, enhance, even transform, his very identity |
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Breaking Through The Clouds
By Bracha Goetz
So there I was at Harvard's most exclusive garden party, unable to imagine any place higher. And all I was doing was standing there feeling relieved that nobody was noticing me... |
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Don't Let The Light Go Out
by Yafa Plaut-Cappon
It has been nearly two years since that fateful night. My family is still suffering the aftermath. I have not been able to work because of the pain. Every day has moments of deep sorrow, but there is also tremendous joy... |
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To Bake Or To Buy?
By Miriam Karp
A few years into the "mothering thing" my enthusiasm for these homey projects was on the wane. I opted for the clean and easy way to do the mitzvah of Shalach Manot: a trip to the kosher bakery for store-bought hamantashen... |
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Teenage Volunteers Spend Weekend Strengthening Friendships
By Shalom Klein
Some 50 teenage volunteers who provide much-needed friendship for children with special needs gathered for a three-day conference in suburban Detroit, flying in for the occasion from cities around the world. |
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