12/23/2014

In Spirit

Make yourself beautiful spiritually.

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12/22/2014

Rock of Ages

“Rock of Ages let our song / Praise thy saving power / Thou amidst the…

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12/22/2014

A Chanukah Heroine

Have you ever heard of Yehudit (Judith), the daughter of Yochanan the High…

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12/22/2014

Time Together

Light candles with friends and family.

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12/21/2014

Spin the Dreidel

I have a little dreidelI made it out of clayAnd when it’s dry and readyWith…

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12/21/2014

The Book(s) of Maccabees

Chanukah is neither directly ordained in the Torah (like Rosh Hashana,…

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12/21/2014

Game for Freedom

Play dreidel and relish your freedom to live a Jewish life. 

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12/19/2014

The Challenge of Fitting In

The weekly Torah reading of Mikeitz (Genesis 41:1-44:17), which almost…

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12/19/2014

Chanukah and Divine Order

Chanukah always overlaps with at least one Shabbat (if not two), and since…

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12/19/2014

Before Shabbat

Light your menorah before Shabbat.

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12/18/2014

Pure Olive Oil

While a large number of Jews today light Chanukah candles, the more…

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12/18/2014

Chanukah Yum

While Jewish holidays are known for their food (except Yom Kippur, of…

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12/18/2014

Chanukah Treats

Choose special treats such as doughnuts is honor of Chanukah.

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12/17/2014

On the 25th of Kislev

It is not uncommon to find that significant events in Jewish history…

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12/17/2014

Al Hanisim, For The Miracles

Most Jewish holidays are marked not only by feasting and celebrations, but…

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12/17/2014

Miracles

As you celebrate Chanukah and celebrate the miracle of the menorah,…

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12/16/2014

These Lights We Kindle

While the mitzvah of lighting the menorah is an outward-focused mitzvah -…

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12/16/2014

Chanukah Blessings

On the first night of Chanukah, one candle/light is placed on the far…

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12/16/2014

Together

Invite friends over to light the menorah tonight.

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12/15/2014

Chanukah – What’s the Mitzvah

Here's a quiz:What is the primary mitzvah of Chanukah?a) Eating latkes…

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12/15/2014

Giving Gifts

"One who is diligent in lighting Chanukah candles will have children who…

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12/15/2014

Create a Space

In preparation for the first night of Chanukah (tomorrow evening), set up…

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12/14/2014

The Chanukiyah

The term menorah is used for both the classic symbol of the holiday of…

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12/14/2014

The Story of Chanukah

Around the year 167 B.C.E., the Syrian-Greek rulers of Judea tried to force…

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12/12/2014

Can We Build A Snowman?

With terms like Nor’easter (Northeaster) and Polar Vortex peppering the…

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12/12/2014

Shabbat Joy

Whatever the weather, enjoy the warmth of Shabbat.

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12/11/2014

In Tune

Can you read Jewish music? No, not the sheet music to Fiddler on the…

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12/11/2014

Listen

Attend synagogue this Shabbat and listen to the intricate tune of the Torah…

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12/10/2014

The Author of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

In honor of Human Rights Day, December 10, Jewish Treats presents a brief…

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12/10/2014

Respectful

Always treat other people with respect.

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