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#10) Deuteronomy 6:9 : Jews must
have a mezuzah on each door that
leads to a room in which one dwells.
On a nice Sunday afternoon (they
come often these months), why not
make a mezuzah case with your child,
or buy mezuzot for your door?

#11) Deuteronomy 6:13, and 10:20,
and 11:13: Jews must love, fear and
serve God.
It may be easy to fear God, and to
serve Him, as well, but how can you
make your heart feel love? One of the
best ways is by appreciation.
Spring is the best season to see the
beauty of the world. One evening, just
sit quietly in a park, or in your back
yard, and look all about you.
What miracles do you see? Trees that
grow from a tiny seed, and birds that
build nests from bits of string, and
laughing children whose whole lives
are ahead of them.

#12) Deuteronomy 16: 14: One must
rejoice on the holidays.
In the spring, we celebrate Shavuot,
when God gave the Torah to the-
Jewish people. The holiday begins this
year on Thursday evening, May 16.
How will you rejoice this Shavuot?

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#14) Deuteronomy 8:10: After eating,
one should thank God for the food.
When spring is here, we can at last
enjoy fresh (and affordable) produce.
Express your gratitude to God after
having the chance to once again enjoy
your favorite fruit or vegetable.

#15) Deuteronomy 23:14: Each Jewish
soldier must be prpperly equipped to
care for himself during times of war.
Spring is a happy season, but this is
a dark time in Israel. In what way have
you contributed to the Jewish state in
recent months?

#16) Deuteronomy 23:24: A Jew must
honor his vows.
In this time of beginnings, make a
commitment to do what you say.

#17) Deuteronomy 22•1: One should
restore any lost property to its owner.
This is the time when children play
outside, when families and friends take
walks, when people are likely to leave

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#13) Leviticus 23: One also is obligat-
ed to rest on Shavuot.
In what way will you be able to
accomplish this?

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something behind. The next time you
see a lost item, don't choose to walk
away and hope the owner will find it;
instead, make the effort to return it.
(For example, check for a name on a
sweater or book.)

#18) Leviticus 23:22: Jews may not
enjoy the entirety of a field of pro-
duce, but must instead leave some for
the poor.
The next time you're out shopping,
buy extra to donate to the hungry.

#19) Deuteronomy 6:7 Jews should
study the Torah.
When was the last time you read the
Torah, or learned anything about
Judaism? Can you make a commit-
ment to do so now, in this time of
new beginnings?

#20) Genesis 1:28: Jews are to perpetu-
ate the human race by marrying.
Spring is the season when romance
is supposed to be in the air. So take a
moment to consider your single
friends who might be interested in
meeting someone. Ask other friends,
and other friends, and see if you can
politely make a few arrangements.

#21) Exodus 23:19: Particular regula-
tions dictated how and when first
fruits were to be brought to the Holy
Temple.
If your only knowledge of the
Temple is pictures of the Kotel
(Western Wall), why not take this time
of first fruits to read more? (The
Encyclopedia Judaica is a great place to
start.)

#22) Deuteronomy 28:9: A Jew must
try to act in a God-like way.
This season, we admire the beauty
of nature around us. On a nice after-
noon, why not plant flowers or a tree
with your children? You can buy right
here in Michigan many of the trees
that also grow in Israel. For a complete
list, see the Encyclopedia Judaica.

#23) Leviticus 19:17: A Jew should not
bear hatred in his heart.
Spring is a season of beauty in
nature, and it can be in people, too.
Determine to change some trou-
bling aspect of your life or personality.
Make a commitment not to stay angry
with your children or parents, or to
make amends with a long-lost friend.

#24) Deuteronomy 20.5: A Jewish
bridegroom is to rejoice for the first
year with his bride (and, in fact, is
even not to go into the military this

first year).
There are many weddings in the
spring. Can you think of ways in
which you could help new couples cel-
ebrate? You could make a donation to
an organization that help brides with
wedding gowns, for example, or ask
your rabbi if he or she knows a new
couple who might be in need of an
anonymous donation of a few new
household items.

#25) Exodus 23:7 One may not con-
vict solely on circumstantial evidence.
Instead of lecturing your children —
"Why didn't you put that hose away
when you were done playing?" -- first
thing, give them a chance to explain.

#26) Leviticus 19:32: Jews are to
honor the wise. •
In spring, the days are long and the
sunlight lasts well into night. Use this
time to search through your favorite
Jewish books to learn about one of
Judaism's great leaders or sages.

#27) Deuteronomy 23•25: A Jew should
not take more fruit that he can eat.
So much is abundant in our lives —
from the fresh fruit that comes with
spring to the newest electronic gadgets.
Do you take time to appreciate all that
you have, and are you satisfied? Or are
you taking more than you need?

#28) Leviticus 25:4: Every seventh year
is called Shemmitah, during which
times Jews must let lie fallow all fields
in Israel, and no produce from these
may be used.
As you enjoy fresh fruits of this sea-
son, learn more about Shemmitah by
reading in Leviticus or the Encyclopedia
Judaica.

#29) A brachah is said when one sees a
rainbow, which come with spring's fre-
quent rains.
Blessed are You, our God, King of the
universe, who remembers the covenant,
is trustworthy in Your covenant, andful-
fills Your word.

#30) Deuteronomy 12:4: Jews may not
erase God's name from holy texts.
While you're enjoying all that spring
cleaning, take a few moments to sort
through your prayer books and other
material to see what is no longer use-
ful. These items should be placed in
the genizah (receptacle for any discard-
ed objects bearing the name of God);
contact Machpelah Cemetery in
Ferndale for times, or consult your
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