by Shashi Ishai
Sashi Ishai offers her own sly, humorous intrepretation
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as she recounts the “ Exodus” in modern terms and expectations. The “what-if” is written as if it were sent to the “Ask Abigail Babylonia,” “advice” columnist and is guaranteed to tickle your funny bone.
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by Aryeh A. Frimer
A thoughtful insight of the Haggadah portion which
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deals with the Four Sons is provided by Rabbi Aryeh A Frimer. In his article “Passover 5771, the Rabbi stresses the importance of this portion as it relates to children and its influence because of their participation in it.
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by Aryeh A. Frimer
A thorough explanation of the meaning of the beautiful
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celebration of Chanukah, the festival of light, which falls on or near the winter solstice of the Northern hemisphere.
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by Ilan Shachar
Many of our present day coins have images of antiquities
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that were also used on ancient coins. The oldest coins ever found date back to the sixth century BCE and the earliest found in Israel are from the time of the Hasmoneans 4 centuries later. Why were coins struck – as tokens of payment for services given. As a show of wealth or maybe as the sign of a ruling party’s authority. IIan Shachar gives us a very potted history of ancient coins and also explains some of the symbols on our present day coins and their relevance to Chanukah and Chanukah gelt.
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by Woolf Abrahams
Woolf Abrahams asks the question: Are long synagogue
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services necessary? And if so, why? He quotes several impeccable sources, including the writings of Professor S.C.Reif, former Director of Genizah Research Unit, Cambridge University.
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by Netta Kaplan
Netta Kaplan’s article was one of the entries in
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the ESRA Magazine literary competition “My Israel”. She settled in Israel in 1991 and has had many moving and exciting experiences – she decided that connecting to others and being part of a community made her think of Yom Kippur. Netta describes the holy day here and compares it to celebrating in New York.
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by Gidon Levitas 1936-2010
There's a close link between family heirlooms and
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history and genealogy. Among a family's most precious possessions, heirlooms tend to symbolize family sagas, enabling us to learn more about our forebears and their stories.
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by Aryeh A. Frimer
Parashat Masei lists 41 encampments that the Jews had
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to wander through during their journey to the Land of Israel. Forty years were needed to cultivate a nation which would appreciate a homeland.
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by William Kolbrener
In the Haggadah we read that one who expands on the
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story of the Exodus is praiseworthy. In his article, “Cosmic Consciousness of Passover”, William Kolbrener provides thought-provoking insights into how the re-telling of the story of the Exodus has empowered and inspired us throughout the centuries.
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by David Chester
On Passover Seder night when, according to Jewish tradition,
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the Prophet Elijah is expected to arrive, a rather different sort of visitor makes his appearance in the Chester household. “The Cup of Elijah,” by David Chester discloses what transpired during that surprising event.
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by Gita Conn
200 members of the same family created a tapestry of
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international professions, artistic skills and abilities when they met at the “Sugarman Family Gathering.” Gita Conn explains how the meeting took over a year to organize which brought together the descendants of Lena and Moshe Sugarman from Montreal, Manchester and London to Israel.
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by Aryeh A. Frimer
Rabbi Aryeh A. Frimer lists the similarities and explains
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the differences between Chanukah vs Purim. Both commemorate battles and both are celebrated with special foods. why our enemies wanted to destroy us.
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by Marlyn Butchins
What is the significance of the chuppa that a bride
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and groom stand under? Marlyn Butchins, (who has sewn many amazing quilts) researched the origins and symbolism of this ancient
canopy. Interesting motifs and artwork were lovingly sewn into the chuppa that she made for her daughter’s wedding.
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by William Kolbrener
An in depth study of the meaning and explanation of
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the holiday of Chanukah embracing history, interpretation and beauty.
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by Aryeh A. Frimer
Rabi Frimer looks at Tshuva as having two different
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obligations – one relates to our fellow Jews physical and emotional welfare whilst the second is concerned with their spiritual and religious well being.
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