06/02/2017

As the Wind Blows

The Torah is full of fascinating, unexpected and, some might say, poetic…

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06/02/2017

Into Shabbat

Bring the joy of the just completed Shavuot holiday into your Shabbat…

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05/30/2017

The Book of Ruth

Ruth was the Moabite wife of Machlon, one of the sons of Elimelech and…

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05/30/2017

King David’s Day

According to tradition, King David was born and died on Shavuot. To try and…

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05/30/2017

Shavuot Wishes

NJOP wishes you and yours a beautiful and meaningful Shavuot.

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05/29/2017

The Littlest Mountain

When the Israelites were gathered at Mount Sinai, God gave them the Torah.…

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05/29/2017

Whose First Fruits

When the Oral Law was first codified, most Jews lived in agrarian settings.…

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05/29/2017

Fruits of Labor

When you eat produce, take a few moments and think about the incredible…

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05/28/2017

The Feast of Weeks

Shavuot, which we begin celebrating Tuesday night (May 30th), is the only…

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05/28/2017

Preparing for the Torah

Shortly after the Israelites encamped at the base of Mount Sinai, they…

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05/28/2017

Cheesecake Tryout

Prepare for Shavuot by trying your hand at preparing some cheesecake.

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05/26/2017

Give Them A Choice

There is an oft-cited Midrash (Sifrei, Dvarim 343) describing how God…

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05/26/2017

Take Two Tablets

Most artistic representations of the Ten Commandments present two…

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05/26/2017

Our Heritage

Take a few moments to contemplate your relationship with Torah and the…

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05/25/2017

Green Cheesecake At Midnight

The holiday of Shavuot has three well-known, and well-loved, customs:…

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05/25/2017

The First Ten

If the children of Israel received the Torah at Mount Sinai, why did Moses…

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05/25/2017

Shavuot is Coming

If you have not yet done so, make preparations for your celebration of…

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05/24/2017

Jerusalem Day

In 1947, when the United Nations approved the plan to partition the British…

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05/24/2017

Western Wall History

The Western (Wailing*) Wall is the most accessible holiest location in…

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05/24/2017

Direction

As it is customary for Jews to pray toward Jerusalem, discover which way…

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05/23/2017

The Charleston Synagogue(s)

Charleston, South Carolina is home to one of the oldest Jewish communities…

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05/23/2017

Right Way to Talk

Speak respectfully about all parts of the Jewish community, even if you…

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05/22/2017

Rav Saadia Gaon

Rabbi Saadia ben Joseph, known by the appellation Rav Saadia Gaon (Gaon was…

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05/22/2017

Philosophical Exploration

If you enjoy studying philosophy, take the time to explore works by Jewish…

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05/19/2017

The New Month is Coming

In many synagogues around the world, the monthly calendar contains a…

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05/19/2017

Coming Up

Try to attend services to hear the Blessing of the Month.

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05/18/2017

Around the World in One Place

In honor of International Museum Day, Jewish Treats presents…

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05/18/2017

History is Yours

Take actions to preserve your family history for posterity.

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05/17/2017

Students, Teachers, Honor and More

Across the country, students are preparing for the end of the year. Young…

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05/17/2017

Every Student

Teach the children in your life to always treat teachers with respect.

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