05/13/2015
The Shemittah Food Co-Op
In the land of Israel today, they are well into the year of Shemittah (the…
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05/12/2015
Thank You Nurses
Today, May 12, is International Nurses Day, and so, today, Jewish Treats…
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05/12/2015
Thanks to All
Remember to express your gratitude to all people who assist you, no matter…
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05/11/2015
The Second Commandment
You shall have no other gods before Me. You shall not make for yourself a…
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05/11/2015
Spring, Spring, Spring
Celebrate spring by praising the beauty of God's creation.
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05/10/2015
Thank You, Mom
In honor of all our favorite Jewish Mothers, we've decided to re-Treat this…
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05/10/2015
Mom Share
Share this Treat with the mothers in your life (and, where appropriate,…
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05/08/2015
Why Honoring Your Parents is About Much More than the Parents
At one point or another, almost every parent (religious or not) quotes the…
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05/08/2015
365 Days to Honor
Incorporate honoring your parents throughout the year, not just on Mothers…
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05/07/2015
Lag Ba’Omer
The period of mourning* (for the 24,000 students of Rabbi Akiva who died of…
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05/07/2015
Who Was Rabbi Akiva?
Akiva ben Yosef was once an ignorant and illiterate shepherd. So poor and…
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05/07/2015
Friends, Friends, Friends
In honor of Lag Ba’Omer, make a special effort to get along with others.…
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05/06/2015
Rabbi Shimon’s Favorite Tree
On Lag Ba’omer, Jews around the world honor the memory of Rabbi Shimon bar…
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05/06/2015
“The Splendor”
While the study of Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism) has always been a part of…
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05/05/2015
Moving Plans
It is not uncommon to picture the era of the rabbis of the Talmud as a…
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05/05/2015
Research Mode
When contemplating a move, research the Jewish community in the area.
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05/04/2015
The First Jew in the Colonies
When does American Jewish history begin? Some would say that it begins in…
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05/04/2015
The Month of May
During Jewish American Heritage Month, take special pride in the history of…
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05/01/2015
The Second Passover
On the first anniversary of the Exodus from Egypt, the Children of Israel…
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05/01/2015
More Matzah
This Sunday, eat some matzah in honor of Pesach Shaynee, the Second…
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04/30/2015
A Town Named Kaplan
Southwestern Louisiana is probably one of the last places in America that…
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04/30/2015
Chronicle
Chronicle your family's presence in America for the sake of future…
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04/29/2015
Dancing for the Country
Anyone who has ever attended Jewish summer camp has probably spent some…
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04/29/2015
Unique Expressions
Find your own unique ways to express joy in your Jewish heritage.
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04/28/2015
The Harm of Gluttony
For most people, exploring the delightful flavors of the many foods of the…
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04/28/2015
Good Foods
Enjoy the good foods of the world, but stop when you are satiated.
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04/27/2015
Not the Time for Idle Thoughts
The words of the sages compiled in Pirkei Avot/Ethics of the Fathers have…
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