06/23/2014
Miraculous Water
Human beings have several basic needs: food, water and protection from the…
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06/23/2014
Thanks for the Water
Before enjoying a glass of cold water, say the blessing: Ba'ruch Ah'tah…
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06/20/2014
How Many Tribes?
The challenge to name the number of tribes of Israel would fall into the…
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06/19/2014
World Sauntering Day
In Jewish life there is a great appreciation for a character trait known as…
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06/19/2014
Opportunity Knocks
When you have the opportunity to do a mitzvah, don't hesitate.
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06/18/2014
His Wife Saved His Life
Ohn the son of Pelet was a Reubenite who fell under the sway of a…
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06/18/2014
Be Your Own
If you feel the actions you are taking aren't leading you where you want…
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06/17/2014
Conquering the Desert
One of the great miracles of the State of Israel has been its ability to…
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06/17/2014
Conserve
Even if you live in an area of frequent rain, be conscientious of your…
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06/16/2014
Heading to the Catskills
As the summer holiday season begins, Jewish Treats presents a…
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06/15/2014
The Importance of Dad
In honor of Father's Day, Jewish Treats presents this classic…
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06/13/2014
Unlucky 13?
Our culture has planted in our minds that 13 is a particularly unlucky…
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06/13/2014
Summer Spirit
Try a different kosher wine for your Shabbat celebration.
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06/12/2014
Jews in the Philippines
When they think about the Philippines, most people do not think of Jews.…
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06/12/2014
Heritage Vacation
If you enjoy history and are looking for an interesting vacation, sign up…
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06/11/2014
The Intellectual Prototype
In the early and mid-twentieth century, there were what might be called…
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06/11/2014
Spare A Dime
Carry extra change with you in case someone asks you to spare a dime.
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06/10/2014
Make Me the High Priest
The Talmud (Shabbat 31a) relates the strange story of a non-Jewish man…
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06/10/2014
Don’t Hesitate To Ask
Don't hesitate to ask questions about Jewish life and Jewish law. If you do…
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06/09/2014
Placing A Veil
One of the most beautiful customs of a traditional Ashkenazi wedding is the…
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06/09/2014
Fine Words
When in the presence of a bride or groom, speak well of their new…
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06/06/2014
D-Day and The Dunera Boys
Seventy years ago today (June 6, 1944), the Allied armies began the largest…
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06/03/2014
King David’s Day
According to tradition, King David was born and died on Shavuot. To try and…
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06/03/2014
The Book of Ruth
Ruth was the Moabite wife of Machlon, one of the sons of Elimelech and…
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06/02/2014
Feast of Weeks
Shavuot, which we begin celebrating Tuesday night (June 3rd), is the only…
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