Squidoo Top 100 Lenses

Strong Biblical Women

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:37:15 -0600

Many young women think that they have to choose men as strong role models. But the Bible has many women who are strong role models. Sara, the subject of this lens, is just one of them. Sara was the strong wife of Abraham and, along with Abraham, taug...

Abraham Joshua Heschel

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:21:57 -0600

Abraham Joshua Heschel (1907-1972) was a Warsaw-born American rabbi and one of the leading Jewish theologians of the 20th century. One of his most important writings was the classic &quo...

Adam Sandler: The Chanukah Song

Fri, 01 May 2009 19:39:40 -0600

Artist: Adam Sandler
Words and Music by: Adam Sandler
 

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Baby Clothes for Jewish Holidays

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:40:53 -0600

I joined the crowds of sappy mothers who rushed out and bought the little "Baby's First Halloween" and "Baby's First Thanksgiving" onesies for my son, and I noticed a glaring omission in all the stores . . . there were tons of &qu...

Strong Biblical Women6 -- Yocheved, Moses's Mother

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:16:02 -0600

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Yocheved was the Mother of Miriam, Aharon (Aaron) and Moshe (Moses) making her the Mother of Priests and Kings.

the Jewish months: Sivan and Tamuz

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:22:50 -0600

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The months of Sivan and Tamuz begin with good news -- the giving of the Tora -- and end with bad news -- the beginning of the destruction of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem.

Israel 61st Anniversary Celebrated with Joy

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:22:48 -0600

Israel turns 60 years as a state. Since 1948, the world's 100th smallest country with less than 1/1000th of the world's population has become a leader in many fields including technology, arts and culture, medicine and agriculture.

The Land of Israe...

Chicken Soup--Busting the Myth Behind Jewish Penicillin

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:11:52 -0600

Chicken soup--the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=Jewish%20penicillin&tag=lakeriartgal-20&index=blended&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow">Jewish penicillin...

The Jewish Calendar

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 23:26:05 -0600

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So many people don't understand why Jewish holidays fall on different dates (sometimes even different months) that I thought a discussion of the Jewish Calendar might demystify the celebration process.

The Jazz Singer

Sat, 16 May 2009 13:32:53 -0600

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Megillah | The Purim Story | Purim Food

Sun, 10 May 2009 17:27:31 -0600

Purim is one of the most joyous and fun holidays on the Jewish calendar. It commemorates a time when the Jewish people living in Persia were saved from extermination.

Jews celebrate Purim by reliving the Purim story through reading of the Megillah s...

Happy Hanukkah Star of David Cards, Postage and More !

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:39:52 -0600

Happy Hanukkah and May Peace be with You, Your Family and Friends this Holiday Season. I've Created Festive Designs for Inspiration and to Brighten the Season.

Rosh Hashana (the Jewish New Year)

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:16:22 -0600

B"HRosh Hashana literally means the head of the year. It is the first day of the Jewish Year and the first day of the ten days of penitence. These ten days begin the Tishrei (first month of the Jewish Year, which...

Strong Biblical Women, Part 3

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 03:31:12 -0600

B"H There are three Patriarchs and four Matriarchs in the Bible. That's because Yaakov (Jacob) had two wives.

Strong Biblical Women, Part 2

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 02:11:44 -0600

Rivka (Rebecca) was raised by a man who was a liar and a cheater but she was kind enough to bring water for Eliezer and his donkey.

Strong Biblical Women 4 -- Ruth's Devotion

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 22:31:29 -0600

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When Ruth's husband, brother-in-law and father-in-law all died suddenly, Ruth stayed with her mother-in-law Naomi even as her sister-in-law Orpa returned home.

The Jewish Month Kislev and Tevet

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:12:04 -0600

B"HIn the Jewish year, Hanukka is unique in that it runs from one month to the next.

The Meaning of Chanukah

Sun, 10 May 2009 14:59:47 -0600

The story of Chanukah begins in the reign of Alexander the Great. Alexander conquered Syria, Egypt and Palestine, but allowed the lands under his control to continue observing their own religions and retain a certain degree of autonomy.

Under this r...

Rosh Hashanah--The Jewish New Year

Sun, 10 May 2009 17:24:57 -0600

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Strong Jewish Women 7 -- Miriam the Prophet

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:31:49 -0600

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During the 40 years that the Children of Israel were in the desert (and even before), Miriam acted as a leader of the Women. When G-d saved the Children of Israel from destruction at the hands of the Eg...

Passover

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:51:44 -0600

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G-d's name for the holiday we call "Passover" (Pesah) is Hag HaMatzot -- the Holiday of Matzas (because the Matza represents our trust in G-d because the Children of Israel left Egypt without...

Purim, Esther et.al

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:39:39 -0600

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Purim is in the Jewish month of Adar (Adar II in leap years, like 5768 -- 2008 on the secular calendar).

There's an interesting anomaly that will occur in our family next year, G-d willing. Two of my n...

Tishrei: The Month of (Jewish) Holidays

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:12:17 -0600

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Tishrei, which usually coincides with September/October, is the month that has the largest number of Tora holidays. Tishrei includes Rosh Hashana (the Jewish New Year), Yom Kippur (The Day of Atonement), Sukkot and Shmini Atzeret/Simhat Tor...

Strong Biblical Women -- Tamar, Mother of Kings

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:07:26 -0600

When her father-in-law broke his promise to her, Tamar took matters into her own hands and, in the process, became the mother of kings.

Hanuka, the Festival of Lights

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 22:25:52 -0600

People do a disservice to this fun holiday by calling it "The Jewish Christmas".

Hanukka is much more than gifts. It's much more than just lighting candles, eating Latkes (...

Playing Dreidel--A Chanukah Tradition

Sun, 10 May 2009 17:25:47 -0600

Every religion has its rituals and traditions, and that is true of Chanukah as well. In our family, we light the Chanukah candles each night of Chanukah, eat our dinner, then after dinner we play the game of dreidel.

Dreidel is a traditional Chanuka...

Potato Latkes for Chanukah

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 22:43:22 -0600

Chanukah is one of my favorite holidays to celebrate. I think that I like it so much because I always associate it with family, warmth, and good food. Of course, in our family,...

The Jewish Months of Av and Elul

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:46:11 -0600

Av contains the saddest day on the Jewish calendar but then, right after that, comes another holiday that represents rebuilding. Elul is one of only two months with no holidays (one before Tishrei</i&...

Judaica Jewelry

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:22:38 -0600

Who knew there were so many options?
Star of David
Chai
Hamsa
Mezuzah
Torah

Pendants, Charms, Earrings, Bracelets, Cufflinks, Rings and more!

Check out the most ecclectic collection of new and old Judaica Jewelry Treasures on eBay:
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The Mezuzah

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:57:07 -0600

Learn more about the Mezuzah and choose the styles right for your home.

The Jewish Months Nissan and Iyar

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:37:28 -0600

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Matzo is part of Nissan, because of Pesah (Passover) and part of Iyar because of Pesah Sheini (the Second Passover -- the day people who were impure on Passover would bring the Pascal Lamb sacrifice).

Chanukah Toys, Gifts, and Fun for Children

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 14:06:55 -0600

Your one-stop-shop for Chanukah fun, gift ideas, toys, books, and games for children. I get so tired of shopping during the holidays and finding a glut of Christmas items, but a poor selection of things for Chanukah. Save time and money this year by...

Christmas and the Jewish Single

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:37:23 -0600

The trials and tribulations of a single Jew around the time of Christmas.

Shvat and Adar

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:56:18 -0600

Shvat is the month of the New Year for Trees and Adar is the month that is doubled in Jewish leap year.

Jewish Perspective of G-d

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 23:22:12 -0600

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Many people want to know how Judaism views different things. This is one Jewish perspective on G-d.