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The very term “kosher wine” used to conjure up the image of a Manischewitz bottle, containing syrupy, sweet wine.  That has drastically changed, and now kosher wines occupy a significant portion of the wine market, some even winning awards.  In addition to the great kosher wines produced in America, others can be found hailing from [...]

There is a common Jewish custom, that on Shabbat afternoons, between Passover and Shavuot, one studies a chapter of Ethics of Our Fathers. This Tractate of the Mishna contains succinct, ethical teaches from the most venerable sages. There are six Shabbats between the two holidays, and six chapters in Ethics, so it works out perfectly. [...]

In my backyard, I have an Italian fig tree, a gift from my friend Stu. The leaves are just now beginning to grow, and that makes me in a good mood. My father helped plant it, and I have tended to it carefully for years. The Torah instructs that one cannot eat fruit borne in the first three [...]

The opponents of the Chassidic movement once asked the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, what he had accomplished with his new path in Divine service.  After all, they – the misnagdim – do not learn Chassidus, but they serve G-d. The Alter Rebbe responded that the very same question had been posed to [...]

Purim Odyssey with Chabad from Chabad of Queens College on Vimeo. Purim party in the Summit Flex Space with guest costume contest judges VP Dr. Joe Bertolino, Prof. Tim Rosen & Perel Lubel ’11. Purim party in the Summit Flex Space with guest costume contest judges VP Dr. Joe Bertolino, Prof. Tim Rosen & Perel [...]

One Pesach, it seemed to the Chassidic master Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, that he had performed the Seder with all the proper intentions. It was later revealed to him from On High that he should not be so proud of his Seder, for in the very same town there was a Jew named Chaim, who made [...]

Spiritual Workout Routine Flex your spiritual muscles, stay hydrated & work at your own pace. Here is an adaptable routine, enjoy! You can always tell who the newbies are at the gym.  First of all, their workout outfit coordiantes just a bit too much – clearly way too much time was spent picking out gear. [...]

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