Tisha B’Av – A Day of Mourning and Repentance
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Tisha B’Av or the Ninth of Av is
2:06 am | The White House dinner on Sept. 1, prior to the official launch of renewed Palestinian-Israeli talks, will be key to outlining the contours of the negotiations....
1:50 am | While President Obama was on vacation, his West Wing office got a bit of a face lift, complete with a new rug, fresh wallpaper and paint,...
1:43 am | With one final, fitting blast of 96-degree heat on Tuesday, the summer of 2010 went down in the National Weather Service’s record books as the hottest ever in...
1:35 am | A French history teacher in Nancy, France, has been suspended for breaching the principle of secularism and neutrality after the French education ministry concluded that she...

6:45 am | Yesterday I shared with you the wonderfully creative little packages my friend Rosi from Italy sent me...
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6:28 am | On occasion, we suggest to people we know who smoke cigarettes, and sometimes even to random...
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6:20 am | Tonight’s the big night and we are grateful to Hashem for this joyous occasion. Here are some...
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5:54 am | I don’t quite know how it happened, but the nights are getting cooler and there’s that...
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5:45 am | Commentators wonder why Sefer Yonah was included in the Tanach. Other prophets devote individual...
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3:43 am | Evil tongues, gossip and snark; who is not guilty of slithering into their seductive arms? I...
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3:33 am | Okay — maybe you look at more email forwards and cheesy Facebook photos than I do....
3:33 am / No comment / Read More »6:42 am | Parshat Ki Tavo discusses the blessings that were given on Har Grizim and the curses that were given on Har Avel. While both mountains were situated near each other and enjoyed the exact same climatic conditions, Har Grizim was lush and verdant while Har Avel remained barren. Rav Hirsch explains that this is a timeless...
6:42 am / No comment / Read More »11:23 am | by Designer Quest this elegant design will look fabulous on your Shabbat and Yom Tov table! Various shades of blue are embellished with Swarovski crystals. Includes matching plate. Inspired by the beauty of nature; reminiscent of the richness of Jewish tradition and art, this modern day treasure will grace your home for years to come....
11:23 am / Comments Off / Read More »11:21 am | by Designer Dabbah ‘Kol Sason VKol Simcha, Kol Chatan VKol Kala. What more appropriate cup to use at your wedding and for many happy years afterwards! (Translation – The voice of joy, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the. bridegroom, and the voice of the bride.’) Cup is 925 Sterling Silver with...
11:21 am / Comments Off / Read More »9:10 am | Size: 14.5″ x 19″ Intertwined rings symbolizing Jewish marriage, are encircled by panorama of Jerusalem. About the Artist Simcha Back, a largely self-taught artist, developed his talent while still a Yeshiva student. Cutting from many different sources, both traditional and modern, he evolved a style uniquely his – a combination of flowing colors and fine details that forms...
9:10 am / Comments Off / Read More »11:29 am | by Artist Susan Fullenbaum A loving gift for the bride and groom. This mezuzah case is embellished with the Hebrew ‘Ahava’ – love. Attached tube will hold the pieces of your broken glass. (Shown filled for example only, the tube comes empty. You fill it with your own broken glass. ) Case will hold a...
11:29 am / Comments Off / Read More »5:35 am | Wondering how to host a Farbrengen? A farbrengen (joyous gathering) is a Chassidic gathering that involves discussions of Torah concepts, lively music and a lovely meal. Here’s how to plan...
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5:29 am | Back in the old days, the process of koshering was done at home, most of the time involving all members of the...
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5:25 am | Jewish wedding programs are a great way to outline the events of your wedding. The program is specifically important if you have...
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3:33 am | Kosher food is fundamentally pure and cruelty free. It is also a very healthy, natural way to eat and that may seem...
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3:22 am | Eating kosher is a way of eating that follows certain religious dictates determined by Orthodox Jewish Rabbis. The belief is that only...
3:22 am / Comments Off / Read More »3:44 am | Kosher is a term that basically means that food and wine are produced in a kosher way. The food must be certified and the production must be overseen by a...
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