12/23/2024
The 25th of Kislev
It is not uncommon to find that significant events in Jewish history…
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12/23/2024
Real Inspiration
Let the holiday of Chanukah serve as an inspiration to dedicate yourself to…
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12/20/2024
Judah, Son of Jacob
When Judah, the fourth son of Leah and Jacob was born, Leah said, “This…
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12/20/2024
Taking Responsibility
Study Judah’s actions vis-a-vis Tamar to appreciate the true meaning of…
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12/19/2024
The Story of Degania
Since many of the early settlers in pre-state Palestine identified with the…
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12/19/2024
Volunteer on a Kibbutz on Your Next Trip to Israel
Whether you seek a secular kibbutz experience or a religious one, the…
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12/18/2024
The Story of Chanukah
Around the year 167 B.C.E., the Syrian-Greek rulers of Judea tried to force…
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12/18/2024
Start Planning
Stock up on oil or candles and prepare your menorah, dreidels and gelt,…
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12/17/2024
America’s First Synagogue
In 1656, Shearith Israel became the first synagogue that was established in…
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12/17/2024
Do Your Research
When visiting New York City, plan a trip to visit Congregation Shearith…
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12/16/2024
On One Foot
Jewish Treats was asked to summarize the Jewish faith in one tweet. For…
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12/16/2024
Love Your Neighbor as Yourself
Study the Torah, the blueprint for Jewish life, to learn how to more fully…
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12/13/2024
A Dotted Kiss
Jacob left the land of Canaan to avoid the murderous rage of his brother…
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12/13/2024
A True Face
Be open and honest in your interactions with other people. There is a a…
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12/12/2024
Lancaster Jews
Many people do not realize that Lancaster, Pennsylvania, home to the famous…
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12/12/2024
Touring the States
When traveling throughout the United States, make it a point to visit…
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12/11/2024
Chanukah: What’s The Mitzvah?
With Chanukah only two weeks away (it begins on Wednesday night, December…
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12/11/2024
Chanukah’s Coming
With Chanukah set to begin in two weeks, make sure to buy beautiful candles…
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12/10/2024
The Author of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
In honor of Human Rights Day, December 10th, Jewish Treats presents a brief…
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12/10/2024
Value Human Rights
Support those who champion basic human rights for all.
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12/09/2024
Three Steps Forward, Three Steps Back
While Jewish prayer has many aspects that are introspective, prayer is also…
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12/09/2024
Meaningful Steps
When taking three steps forward to begin the Amidah, the silent devotion,…
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12/06/2024
Rachel’s Curse
Reward and punishment are complicated concepts. Suffice it to say that…
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12/06/2024
Powerful Words
Before speaking, consider the potential impact that your words may have on…
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12/05/2024
This Tomato Was Grown Where?
The view of Judaism is that humankind has the unique ability to synthesize…
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12/05/2024
Clean and Fresh
Remember that even hydroponic plants may need to be carefully checked to…
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12/04/2024
For Dew and Rain
As indicated by Jewish prayer, the rainy season in the land of Israel…
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12/04/2024
It’s Good For You
Remember tonight to begin reciting v’tein tal u’matar, the special…
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12/03/2024
Jews in the Land of Lincoln
The first known Jewish resident of what is now the state of Illinois was…
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12/03/2024
Jewish Illinois
Before traveling, try to learn the Jewish history about the places you plan…
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