Sparks of Torah

Defining Perfidy

VOLUME 101 NUMBER 4Sivan 25, 5782June 24, 2022PARSHAS SHELACHCandlelighting Time 8:14 PM             Even though our legacy was besmirched by the ignominy of the Golden Calf debacle, however the nation

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Sparks of Torah

The Honor System

VOLUME 101 NUMBER 3Sivan 18, 5782June 17, 2022PARSHAS BEHA’ALOSCHACandlelighting Time 8:12 PM             As Maimonides states, Moshe was the greatest prophet of all time. He was prepared at any moment

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Jewish Humor

The Talking Machine

On his way to work one morning, Nathan arrives at Penn station a bit early. While he’s waiting for his train, he notices a fancy new machine on the platform

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Jewish Humor

Mitzy’s New Apartment

Mitzy moves into a new apartment, and calls her best friend Elsie. “Come see my new place!” “I’d love to! Where do you live?” “780 East 86th Street. You’ll get

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Sparks of Torah

Upgrading the System

VOLUME 101 NUMBER 2Sivan 11, 5782June 10, 2022PARSHAS NASSOCandlelighting Time 8:09 PM             The Torah introduces us to the concept of the Nazarite. His commitment entails the prohibition of wine,

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THE ANGELIC JEW

VOLUME 101 NUMBER 1Sivan 4, 5782June 3, 2022PARSHAS BAMIDBARCandlelighting Time 8:05 PM The Torah in this week’s parsha invests heavily in counting the number of men above the age of

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Jewish Humor

The Farmer

Schwartz, an elderly man, is resting peacefully on the porch of his small hotel outside Boca when he sees a cloud of dust up the road. He walks out to

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Sparks of Torah

Simply Miraculous

VOLUME 100 NUMBER 11Iyar 26, 5782May 27, 2022PARSHAS BECHUKOSAICandlelighting Time 8:00 PM             The parsha begins with the mandate to be immersed in Torah study, adherence and performance of the

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Jewish Humor

Another Talking Dog

A man visits his veterinarian and says, “My dog has a problem.”The Doctor replies, “so, tell me about the dog and his problem.”The man says “It’s a Jewish dog. His

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Sparks of Torah

The Panorama

VOLUME 100 NUMBER 10Iyar 19, 5782May 20, 2022PARSHAS BEHARCandlelighting Time 7:54 PM             The Torah introduces the mitzvah of Shemitah, the prohibition to work the land in Israel every seven

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This Week in Pictures

The Olami Denver Experience team kicked off its newest summer program – Ignite! – this past Sunday with a fantastic BBQ. Here are a few pictures from the big day

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Jewish Humor

The Very Bad Day

The upset and concerned housewife Rivkah sprang to the telephone when it rang and listened with relief to the kindly voice.  “Darling, how are you? This is Momma.”    “Oh Momma,” she said,

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