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Red, White, and Green
Helping the Environment
By Tammy Ruggles
If we don't take care of our world, our planet, our earth, who's going to? Are we going to leave it for our children and grandchildren? The who is you, the where is right where you live, the what is very do-able, and the when is now... 1 Comment |  |
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Sedering with the Kids
By Sharon Estroff
Passover Seders and antsy kids traditionally go together like matzah balls and chicken soup. Fortunately, it's perfectly possible to prevent the fifth question ("Are we done yet?") and the eleventh plague (restless natives) from showing up at our Passover celebrations... 1 Comment |  |
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The Listening Leader
By Richard M. Harris
Her sudden, sharp words resonated in my ears like a metal ball bouncing off metal surfaces. They cut me painfully to the quick. My mind was a muddle of emotions: I felt unjustly accused, unappreciated, disappointed... |  |
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Organizing Your Spiritual Growth
By Rivka Slatkin
When Rosh Hashanah approaches, our inner critic tends to get louder. "What did you actually do this year? Was it a productive year? Was it a complete waste?" 2 Comments |  |
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Tips for an Easier Fast
By Chana Lewis
Although the Jewish year is filled with wonderful holidays in abundance several times a year – six to be precise – we fast. Some people find fasting quite arduous, so there are some pointers that can help ease the fast-related hunger pangs. 8 Comments |  |
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Kosher Traveling
By Sara Esther Crispe
When my husband and I were offered an incredible, once in a lifetime opportunity to spend a week's vacation on a remote beach island, I was thrilled. But without the possibility of kosher food anywhere nearby, what were we going to eat? 8 Comments |  |
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Homemade Purim Costume Ideas
By Sarah Zeldman
When you consider the cost and lack of originality of store-bought costumes, homemade costumes are a more fun, and oftentimes, more cost-effective option... 1 Comment |  |
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Mishloach Manot Themes and Ideas
By Chana Lewis
One of the exciting elements of Purim is the obligatory giving of food gifts to friends and family. We are commanded to give at least two food items to at least one person... 10 Comments |  |
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Tu B'Shevat Fruit Crafts
Here are some great crafts you can do with your kids to celebrate the holiday of Tu B'Shevat... |  |
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Get Your Hands Dirty
By Goldie Goldbloom
Most people are afraid to try to garden, or have had some unsuccessful attempts in the past. But gardening is basically following some simple rules, standing back and shouting,— "Man, oh man! Where did all that zucchini come from?!" |  |
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The Eishet Chayil School of Business
By Sarah Zeldman
The Eishet Chayil is the Torah’s description of the ideal Jewish woman. Surprise! She is not only
a supportive wife, and a loving mother, but she is also a businesswoman... 3 Comments |  |
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