11/02/2022
Name Change
It is not a coincidence that cultures around the world share a belief in…
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11/02/2022
What’s in a Name?
If you have a Hebrew name and are not sure why that name was chosen, ask…
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11/01/2022
The First Inquisition
Although it was not the first inquisition, the Spanish Inquisition* was…
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11/01/2022
Be Grateful
Given the sad history of the Spanish Inquisition and the auto-da-fé…
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10/31/2022
His Tricks Were Quite A Treat
It is commonly acknowledged that the magician and escape artist Harry…
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10/31/2022
Follow the Artistic Accomplishments of Jewish Performers
Many Jews have been trailblazers in the entertainment industry. Take pride…
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10/28/2022
National Hermit Day
Judaism is not known for encouraging asceticism (abstinence from mortal…
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10/28/2022
Time for Contemplation
Set aside a few quiet moments each day to appreciate all the goodness that…
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10/27/2022
The Jews of Amsterdam
October 27, 1275 is noted as the first time the name “Amsterdam” was…
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10/27/2022
Enhance the Experience
Before embarking on a trip to Amsterdam, research its rich Jewish history.
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10/26/2022
The Seven Mitzvot
Jewish law places great emphasis on the way a Jew must live and the rewards…
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10/26/2022
Modern Ways
Think about how modern values do or do not conform to the Seven Laws of the…
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10/25/2022
The Yom Kippur War
It would be impossible, in this brief format, to provide a full history of…
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10/25/2022
The Heroes
Remember the valiant efforts and the ultimate sacrifice made by brave…
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10/24/2022
The Flying Rabbi
On October 24, 2011, a memorial to 14 Jewish chaplains of the United States…
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10/24/2022
Selfless Dedication
Recognize the selfless dedication of the chaplains who faithfully serve…
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10/21/2022
Ezer k’Negdo
Today’s Treat begins with a short, sweet story about the great Tzaddik of…
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10/21/2022
Teamwork
Strengthen your relationship with your partner by taking thoughtful,…
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10/20/2022
White Papers
For those who have studied the history of the return of the Jewish people…
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10/20/2022
Sad History
Take the time to study the impact of the White Papers issued by Great…
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10/19/2022
Jabotinsky
When Vladimir Yevgenyevich Zhabotinsky was born on October 18, 1880, in…
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10/19/2022
Make a Difference
An individual need not live in Israel to serve Israel or volunteer on its…
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10/16/2022
Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah
Tonight starts the holiday of Shemini Atzeret, literally the Gathering of…
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10/16/2022
Chag Sameach
NJOP and Jewish Treats wish our friends and followers a hearty Chag Sameach…
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10/14/2022
The Great Hoshana
Rosh Hashana is known as the Day of Judgment (Yom Hadin), the day on which…
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10/14/2022
Grab the Opportunity
Perform an extra good deed or mitzvah on Hoshana Rabbah to improve your…
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10/13/2022
Vanity of Vanities
Most people are unknowingly familiar with the beginning of the third…
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10/13/2022
This is the Season
Please click here to study Kohelet over Chol Hamoed Sukkot to keep the joy…
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10/12/2022
Everyone Does the Wave
One of the main mitzvot of the holiday of Sukkot is the waving of the Four…
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10/12/2022
One People
If you have the opportunity to pick up the Four Species together on Sukkot,…
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