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This past Sunday, July 13th, was the fast of the 17th of Tammuz, and on Sunday, August 3rd )three weeks from then,( we will observe “Tisha b’Av” the fast of the 9th day of Av. These two fasts are associated with the destruction of the first and second Holy Temples. On the 17th day of
I’m special. So so special. Yes, I’m very very special. How do I know that, you ask? First of all, that’s offensive. You questioning me like that is totally discriminatory, and you are probably just jealous of my specialness or a racist. But since you asked, I’ll tell you. I’m special because my parents told
It is customary, when travelling by plane, to acknowledge your seatmate when takingyour seat, and maybe even to say a word or two as you deplane. Conversation betweenseatmates during flight is uncommon, perhaps, because people have come to enjoy a little timealone without phone calls and other people to intrude. I am always sure to
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Bigger Is Not Always Better!
Bigger is not always better. Robert Wadlow, the tallest man ever on record, would surely tell you that. He was born on Feb. 22nd, 1918 to Addie and Harold Wadlow of Alton, Illinois at a normal weight of eight pounds,

Who says you’re so special?<br>Parshas Devarim 5785
From the time he was seven, everyone knew that Jonah was going to be a lawyer. He could argue his way out of culpability for any backyard tussle, and he could easily persuade even the most hardened babysitter that he