02/25/2025
Random Acts of Kindness
An entire generation of North Americans hear the words “random acts of…
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02/25/2025
Positive Impact
In the merit of the safe return of the remaining Israeli hostages held in…
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02/24/2025
A Comedic Original
“I once wanted to be an atheist, but I gave it up. They don’t have any…
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02/24/2025
The Best Medicine
Go ahead and use humor and laughter to lift someone’s spirits with a few…
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02/21/2025
Judge Fairly
The Sixth Amendment in the United States’ Bill of Rights (requiring a…
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02/21/2025
Be Fair
Try to remain impartial when hearing the dispute of others. In this week’s…
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02/20/2025
Judaism at the Barber
On February 20, 1816, Rossini’s classic opera, The Barber of Seville,…
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02/20/2025
Barber Instructions
Explain to your barber prior to your haircut how you want him or her to cut…
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02/19/2025
Rabbi Israel Salanter and the Mussar Movement
The Mussar movement, the formal study and program of ethical improvement,…
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02/19/2025
Character Development
One of the most valuable endeavors is to devote time to character building…
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02/18/2025
The Tribe of Asher
As the forefathers of the tribes of Israel, the lives and personalities of…
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02/18/2025
Study Jewish History
Be sure to read scriptural passages about the Tribes of Israel to learn…
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02/17/2025
The Jews and Martin Van Buren
In honor of President's Day, today's Jewish Treat shares the tale of how…
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02/17/2025
Freedom of Religious Practice
Appreciate the United States and its presidents who have taken public…
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02/14/2025
Jethro’s Tell
Great leaders are often those who are able to accept criticism. It seems to…
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02/14/2025
Listen Up
Accepting criticism is never easy, but if it’s offered in a respectful way…
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02/13/2025
Tu b’Shevat
While it may seem as if winter has just begun, it may be a good time to…
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02/13/2025
Respect For the Environment
Tu b'shevat, the Jewish new year for trees, is a great opportunity for Jews…
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02/12/2025
Penny Lane
“Lost Penny Day,” which is today, coincides with the February 12th birthday…
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02/12/2025
Recognizing True Value
Everything, living and inanimate, has inherent worth. Acknowledging and…
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02/11/2025
The Reluctant Rabbi
Rabbi Sholom Mordechai Schwadron (1835-1911) learned modesty and dedication…
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02/11/2025
How Fortunate
Recognize how fortunate the Jewish people are to have had such Torah…
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02/10/2025
Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, which is famous for its month-long resistance…
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02/10/2025
Never Forget
Learn about the brave, organized resistance on the part of those Jews who…
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02/07/2025
Just Do It!
Without question, the Biblical spokesman for Nike® would have been Nachshon…
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02/07/2025
Ready To Lead
When you sense a need for someone to take charge and you feel you could…
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02/06/2025
History for Everyone
Barbara Tuchman (née Wertheim), born January 30, 1912, never earned a…
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02/06/2025
Gain an Historical Perspective
Set aside time to read up on world and Jewish history to develop a better…
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02/05/2025
Mitzvah With A Shovel
The Jewish customs surrounding death, burial and mourning are intended to…
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02/05/2025
Offer a Hand
When attending a burial where only a few family members are present,…
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