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Judaism is “gratitude with attitude.” And this, according to recent scientific research, really is a life-enhancing idea and the source of the command to give thanks is to be found in this week’s parsha

Susan David begins her book Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life with the following story: A well-regarded captain stood...

A very sad reality exists today: Not only contemptuous children who are abusive and denigrate their parents but parents-and extended family- very often guilty of the same negative behavior

I am proud of my Israeli roots and my Jewish heritage. They are crucial parts of who I am, she declared

Though my father lives in another area of Staten Island, he has been intermittently involved with this synagogue since its inception.

Ambassador Friedman said that if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were asked for his three top foreign policy objectives, “he will tell you it is Iran, Iran and Iran.”

I would like to suggest another approach to the akeidah narrative, one that perhaps ties the essence of the akeidah to Rosh Hashanah, and is alluded to within the tefillah itself.

A collection of fun and fascinating facts about the national anthems of the US and of Israel-The Star Spangled Banner and Hatikvah

As expected, the ridesharing proposal is being hailed as the right move by all groups except the taxi industry.

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Catholics like Father Coughlin weren't the only threat during this period.

Brooks predicted that Jerusalem would be liberated in 1917, an idea that intrigued Allenby, who began to view his own role in Eretz Yisrael in prophetic terms.

My goal is to strive to create safe healing space for strong women to support others.

Ari took $200 out of his wallet. He said to two friends at the adjacent table: For the record, see that I'm lending Shalom $200.

Don’t Tread On Me ‘If One Consulted A Sage, He May Not Consult Another’ (Avodah Zarah 7a)

NCSY opened my eyes to a deep and exciting Judaism that simply nothing else could rival.

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In a symbolic move, Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax was the last player chosen in the draft.

A human being is defined by his ability to choose. When you're in jail, choice is taken away from you.

Start Of The Yeshiva Semester ‘Today Is Propitious…’ (Sanhedrin 65b – 66a)

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Many young Jewish soldiers who were away from home for the first time found that attending a Seder provided an important emotional link to familiar traditions of home and family.

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A leader that has lost faith in his people cannot lead his people and conquer the land of Israel.

Though initially motivated by money, Schindler was appalled by the Nazi murder of many of his Jewish workers and he thereafter used all his skills to protect his Schindlerjuden (Schindler Jews).

Water can be a curse as well as a blessing.