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07/09/2019
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From This Past Shabbat, We Continue to Celebrate the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Legacy: Fill the World with Light!

B”H To commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the passing of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory, I was asked to compose an open letter with some inspiration to disseminate to our […]
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06/20/2019
Published by Tzipporah Prottas at 06/20/2019
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“The Life of Sarah” by Chana Raizel Fox

The Hebrew name Sarah can mean “noblewoman,” and that name definitely suited her.  Never giving up hope to have a child of their own to share their beliefs with.  Crying and begging until Hashem promised […]
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05/10/2019
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Shine Your Inner Light 4 Lori! – A Shabbat Shalom Video-Message

BS”D There is so much we each can do to add our light and make this world a brighter, better, more peaceful and holy place!  Kindling Shabbat candles increases both physical and spiritual light in […]
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05/03/2019
Published by Tzipporah Prottas at 05/03/2019
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Remembering Lori & Our Response to Tragedy

BS”D I am not a counselor, educator, community leader or inspirational speaker; I am not even experienced in life.  I cannot offer words of wisdom, but only words of love and support, comfort and determination.  […]
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05/02/2019
Published by Tzipporah Prottas at 05/02/2019
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“Pouring Geula” by Malkie Peiser

BS”D Bring the Redemption light Light the fire Give me the strength to take me higher See the G-dliness See Hashem’s glory See the potential of the kings’ worthy Give us free will Give us […]
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03/25/2019
Published by Tzipporah Prottas at 03/25/2019
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Girls Speak: Resourceful Tips Exchange at “Voices of Leadership”

BS”D A few weeks ago online, Voices in Leadership students learned about the virtue of resourcefulness from “Aishes Chayil” (a famous poem about the Jewish “Woman of Valor,” composed by King Solomon) in-depth.  After making […]
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03/17/2019
Published by Tzipporah Prottas at 03/17/2019
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Purim Anime Art by Neshama Sari

BS”D A poignant scene from the Megillah, depicted in stunning anime by Neshama Sari of Oregon. The arrogant, anti-Semitic prime minister Haman is forced to escort Mordechai, sage and leader of the Jews, through a […]
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03/14/2019
Published by Tzipporah Prottas at 03/14/2019
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Model of Majesty: Women Getting It Done

BS”D Based on a Sicha of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, provided by the JEM (Jewish Educational Media) initiative, Foundations in Focus. ******** How can one become a Queen Esther today?  Don’t sit passively and rely on […]
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03/13/2019
Published by Tzipporah Prottas at 03/13/2019
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“The Day of My Bat Mitzvah is a Day to Remember” – Poem by Malkie Peiser

BS”D The day of my Bat Mitzvah is a day to remember This day is something indeed to treasure The fear, the nervousness, the anxiousness and pressure Fear leads to anger as anger leads to […]
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03/13/2019
Published by Tzipporah Prottas at 03/13/2019
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Halacha Infographics: “Thinking Outside of the (Bread)Box?”

BS”D Hi, everyone!  I hope you enjoy these designs I recently created on the marvelous Canva.com, to summarize and illustrate a few selected laws on blessings over baked goods, as well as debunk a few […]
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03/12/2019
Published by Tzipporah Prottas at 03/12/2019
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“Venahafoch Hu” Virtual Farbrengen & Creative Writing Challenge

BS”D Enjoy the virtual Farbrengen in installments on YouTube (below)!  For maximum Farbrengen feel (as much as one can get virtually at least, though doesn’t compare to the in-person experience!), take a breather after each […]
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03/11/2019
Published by Tzipporah Prottas at 03/11/2019
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Queen Esther’s (Un)Official All-Natural Beauty Treatment

BS”D Ancient Persian secret, eh? Not exactly… The Megillah and its commentaries speak of how, during Achaveirosh’s beauty pageant to find a new queen (after his first went “caput!” for disobedience), the masses of young […]
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03/11/2019
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Interview with Woman of Valor #11: Mrs. Carol LeWitt

BS”D Mrs. Carol LeWitt is a dynamic Jewish woman and mother, currently residing in Connecticut state, who is dedicated to her heritage and a paradigm of generosity, as a noted benefactor of various Jewish establishments.  […]
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03/11/2019
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Poem: “Finding Hidden Light” by Temima Rocklin

BS”D While attending a JGU Creative Online Writing Club (Adar I 19/February 24) led by a pair of our own students, Temima Rocklin from Toronto, Canada, wrote this beautiful poem to apply the theme of […]
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03/11/2019
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“Which Purim Hero are You?” –By Chaya Gurevitz

The new girl in class is being bullied.  Do you: Stand up to the bully and make her stop Go tell the teacher Take your cue from the other girls    Which job would you […]
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03/06/2019
Published by Tzipporah Prottas at 03/06/2019
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Complete Suggested Menu for a Persian-Themed Purim Feast

PBS”D The primary observance of the seriously joyful and noisy holiday of Purim is constituted of four Mitzvot: Reading the Megillah, the Scroll of Esther, recounting the story of Purim; Giving to those in need, […]
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03/05/2019
Published by Tzipporah Prottas at 03/05/2019
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Out of My Mind: Truth or Dare Game with a Purim Twist

BS”D Purim:  It’s all about transcendence of the “self.”  When you venture into the unknown, beyond the position of immediate familiarity, breaking free from your personal bubble, ingrained characteristics and self-imposed limitations, you discover the […]
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03/04/2019
Published by Tzipporah Prottas at 03/04/2019
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“By the Order of Whom?” – The Eternal Inner Compass of the Jewess

BS”D Based on a Sicha (Talk) of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, of righteous memory. ***** A note from the author:  Today, on the 27th of Adar I, 5752 (Monday, March 2, 1992), […]
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03/03/2019
Published by Tzipporah Prottas at 03/03/2019
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Vayakhel Sicha Summary: How to “Bring Heaven Down to Earth” in Five Minutes

BS”D Preliminary note: This overview on Vayakhel through the deeper dimension is preceded by that on Terumah and followed by the one on Pekudei, which all link together with a running theme and action plan for […]
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03/02/2019
Published by Tzipporah Prottas at 03/02/2019
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Halachah Infographic (and Bonus Recipe): “Respect the Pouch!”

BS”D Hi, everyone!  I am proud to present the following Halacha infographic I designed, based on the Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi’s Seder Birchos Hanehnin (Order of the Blessings on Benefit)…and just in time for […]
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