02/23/2016
Purim Katan
In a Jewish leap year, a second month of Adar is added to the Jewish…
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02/23/2016
Purim’s A Month
Purim is officially one month away. Begin preparing now.
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02/22/2016
A Day Celebrating Humility
You probably won’t find “Be Humble Day” listed on most commercial…
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02/19/2016
A Multi-Wick Candle
Enter a Judaica shop in search of a Havdalah candle and you might be…
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02/19/2016
Time Left
Buy a new havdalah candle before the old one is too small to hold.
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02/18/2016
Meaning of an Olive Tree Metaphor
Biblical texts are rife with metaphors, particularly metaphors that are…
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02/18/2016
Certified
Remember to check basic household staples, like olive oil, for kosher…
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02/17/2016
Mathematics Plus
Born in Munich in 1891, Adolf Abraham Halevi Frenkel, a mathematician…
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02/17/2016
Special Connection
Explore how your special interests connect to Judaism.
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02/16/2016
Until 120!
According to Wikipedia, "The oldest verified person on record was French…
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02/15/2016
President William Howard Taft – Friend of the Jews
In honor of Presidents Day, Jewish Treats presents a quick look at the…
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02/12/2016
The Beauty of Blue
If you’ve never heard of a chilazon, the creature from which the ancient…
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02/11/2016
Inventor Edwin Land
In honor of National Inventor’s Day, Jewish Treats presents a brief…
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02/10/2016
Leap Year
The Gregorian solar calendar used by the Western world, is based on the…
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02/10/2016
For the New Month
Prepare something special for dinner in honor of Rosh Chodesh.
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02/09/2016
New Hampshire’s Jewish History
As Americans await the outcome of today’s New Hampshire primary, Jewish…
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02/08/2016
Grape Clusters and Rabbi Jossie
Rabbi Jossie (Joseph) ben Joezer was a Talmudic sage whose life marked the…
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02/07/2016
Beyond Atitude
Don't let someone else's attitude keep you from doing what you know is…
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02/05/2016
Shabbat Shabbaton
In Exodus 31:14-17, the Torah once again reminds the Jewish people to keep…
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02/04/2016
Shirt Off The Back
There are two common, related idioms that have distinct and opposite…
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02/03/2016
Donated By
Have you ever wondered why there are so many plaques and nameplates in…
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02/03/2016
Acknowledged
Make it a point to express appreciation for big things and everyday things.
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