01/19/2015
A Civil Rights Leader
Rabbi Arthur Joseph Lelyveld was a man of incredible activity. While he…
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01/16/2015
Writing a Law For Freedom
Thomas Jefferson is renowned for being the author of the Declaration of…
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01/16/2015
The Freedom of Shabbat
Put aside thoughts of business and politics and enjoy the day of rest.
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01/15/2015
Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi
While Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi (1745 - 1812) did not come from a family…
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01/14/2015
The Work of the Frogs
Frogs are fascinating creatures. They are, perhaps, the most common and…
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01/14/2015
Amazing Animals
Take time to contemplate the many unique creatures that God created.
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01/13/2015
One’s Own Life
There is nothing more sacred in Jewish law than human life. According to…
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01/13/2015
Well Being
When faced with challenging times, don't hesitate to seek professional help…
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01/12/2015
The Jews of Finland
For most European countries, the history of its Jewish presence begins some…
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01/09/2015
Rights in Connecticut
At the time that Connecticut ratified the Constitution on January 9, 1788,…
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01/08/2015
So Where Are You From?
When reading about Judaism, one often comes across the terms “Ashkenazim”…
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01/08/2015
Family History
If you are unfamiliar with your family history, ask a relative and write it…
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01/07/2015
Insights into the Burning Bush
The mid-December release of the motion picture Exodus: Gods and Kings is…
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01/07/2015
Faith
In times of challenge, don't hesitate to ask for God's help (just remember…
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01/06/2015
A Day for Musicians
Today, Jewish Treats honors two musicians who were born on January 6:…
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01/05/2015
The Great Bird Ziz
In honor of National Bird Day, Jewish Treats would like to introduce one of…
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01/05/2015
Any Subject
Whether your reading interests are science, history, biography or…
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01/02/2015
Ahhh…Cholent
The highlight of many Shabbat lunch tables is cholent, a hot stew…
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01/01/2015
Entry Point
Although immigrants from around the world came through Ellis Island, the…
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01/01/2015
Thoughts to Ponder
Today is the fast of the Tenth of Tevet, which commemorates the beginning…
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12/31/2014
The Tenth of Tevet
And it was in the ninth year of [King Zaddekiah’s] reign, in the tenth…
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12/31/2014
Midnight
A day is divided into 24 equal units of time (hours). Different cultures,…
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12/30/2014
Events in Granada
Joseph ibn Naghrela (1035 - 1066) was only 21 years when he succeeded his…
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