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A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

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All content by BY RABBI MAX WEIMAN

A ‘three-ply’ Passover

By Rabbi Max Weiman
Published April 17, 2014
Rabbi Weiman is a speaker, teaches Jewish history at Esther Miller Bais Yaakov, and is author of the new book, “48 Things, 49 Days,” (Targum Press) as well as “A Simple Guide to Happiness,” “A Map of the Universe,” and “the Everything Learning Hebrew Book.”

The weeks of Sefira

By Rabbi Max Weiman
Published April 29, 2013
Rabbi Weiman is a speaker, teaches Jewish history at Esther Miller Bais Yaakov, and is author of the new book, “48 Things, 49 Days,” (Targum Press) as well as “A Simple Guide to Happiness,” “A Map of the Universe,” and “the Everything Learning Hebrew Book.”

Between Passover and Shavuot, a time for character improvement

BY RABBI MAX WEIMAN
Published March 28, 2013
Rabbi Weiman is a speaker, teaches Jewish history at Esther Miller Bais Yaakov, and is author of the new book, “48 Things, 49 Days,” (Targum Press) as well as “A Simple Guide to Happiness,” “A Map of the Universe,” and “the Everything Learning Hebrew Book.”

We count the days, but how do we make them count?

BY RABBI MAX WEIMAN
Published April 11, 2012
Rabbi Weiman is a speaker, teaches Jewish history at Esther Miller Bais Yaakov, and is author of the new book, “48 Things, 49 Days,” (Targum Press) as well as “A Simple Guide to Happiness,” “A Map of the Universe,” and “the Everything Learning Hebrew Book.”

During Hanukkah, count your blessings one by one

By Rabbi Max Weiman
Published December 21, 2011
Rabbi Weiman is a speaker, teaches Jewish history at Esther Miller Bais Yaakov, and is author of the new book, “48 Things, 49 Days,” (Targum Press) as well as “A Simple Guide to Happiness,” “A Map of the Universe,” and “the Everything Learning Hebrew Book.”

From where do we learn our Judaism?

BY RABBI MAX WEIMAN
Published August 31, 2011
Rabbi Weiman is a speaker, teaches Jewish history at Esther Miller Bais Yaakov, and is author of the new book, “48 Things, 49 Days,” (Targum Press) as well as “A Simple Guide to Happiness,” “A Map of the Universe,” and “the Everything Learning Hebrew Book.”

The days before Shavuot, more bang for your buck

BY RABBI MAX WEIMAN
Published May 18, 2011
Rabbi Weiman is a speaker, teaches Jewish history at Esther Miller Bais Yaakov, and is author of the new book, “48 Things, 49 Days,” (Targum Press) as well as “A Simple Guide to Happiness,” “A Map of the Universe,” and “the Everything Learning Hebrew Book.”

Hanukkah and Jewish unity

BY RABBI MAX WEIMAN
Published December 1, 2010
Rabbi Weiman is a speaker, teaches Jewish history at Esther Miller Bais Yaakov, and is author of the new book, “48 Things, 49 Days,” (Targum Press) as well as “A Simple Guide to Happiness,” “A Map of the Universe,” and “the Everything Learning Hebrew Book.”

Cookie cutter greatness

BY RABBI MAX WEIMAN
Published September 22, 2010
Rabbi Weiman is a speaker, teaches Jewish history at Esther Miller Bais Yaakov, and is author of the new book, “48 Things, 49 Days,” (Targum Press) as well as “A Simple Guide to Happiness,” “A Map of the Universe,” and “the Everything Learning Hebrew Book.”

Harry Potter and the Kabbalist’s Eyes

By Rabbi Max Weiman
Published July 21, 2010

Hanukkah’s lesson is about doing a lot with little

BY RABBI MAX WEIMAN
Published December 5, 2009
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