05/16/2014

Lag Ba’omer

The period of mourning* (for the 24,000 students of Rabbi Akiva who died of…

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05/16/2014

The Tragedy of Jealousy

The Talmud (Yevamot 62b) relates that “Rabbi Akiva had 12,000 pairs of…

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05/16/2014

Musical Day

Make plans for this Sunday to enjoy Lag Ba'omer with music.

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05/15/2014

Here’s To The Positive

In Pirkei Avot/Ethics of the Fathers, Rabbi Joshua is quoted saying, “An…

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05/15/2014

Happy Outlook

Try to find the positive in every situation.

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05/14/2014

A Constitutional Congregation

What does the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania have to do with the oldest…

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05/14/2014

The Second Passover

On the first anniversary of the Exodus from Egypt, the Children of Israel…

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05/13/2014

Reincarnation

Reincarnation is a word that to most Jews screams of foreign cultures. What…

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05/13/2014

No Assumptions

Before assuming that a concept is foreign to Jewish life, ask a rabbi,…

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05/12/2014

Who Were Their Mothers?

In honor of yesterday’s Mother’s Day Celebration, Jewish Treats presents a…

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05/12/2014

Giving Dignity

When someone asks your for help, take a few moments to listen to, and…

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05/11/2014

Thank You, Mom

In honor of all our favorite Jewish Mothers, we've decided to re-Treat this…

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05/09/2014

Birthday Cake For Shabbat

It is highly unlikely that Moses, Hillel or even Maimonides (all experts on…

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05/09/2014

Pareve Cake

  If you are planning to have a birthday barbeque, where you know…

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05/08/2014

Watch Your Words

The Mishna Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) is filled with wise advice…

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05/08/2014

Good Words

If you enjoy the words of Jewish Treats, please share them.

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05/07/2014

They Came to Texas

From the annals of history, we are often left with the mistaken impression…

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05/07/2014

Spring Smiles

As flowers bloom, let your smile brighten the world.

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05/06/2014

Flag of Israel

The Israeli flag was specifically designed with stripes to recall the image…

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05/06/2014

Yom Ha’atzma’ut – Israel’s Independence Day

On the fifth day of the Hebrew month of Iyar, in the year 5708,…

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05/05/2014

Heroes of Israel

In most countries today, the traditional means of honoring military heroes…

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05/05/2014

Israel’s Memorial Day

The State of Israel's independence, as well as its continued survival, is a…

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05/02/2014

Ethics of the Fathers

Ethics - it’s a big word in our day and age. Between political corruption…

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05/02/2014

A Great Resource

Obtain a copy of Pirkei Avot/Ethics of the Fathers with commentary you find…

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05/01/2014

Loyalty, A Prayer for the Government

Today, May 1st, is International Workers' Day, which is a celebration of…

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05/01/2014

Prayer Talk

Remember, one does not need a formal prayer to pray for something or…

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04/30/2014

You Don’t Say That!

The Torah (Leviticus 24:10-12) records the story of a nameless youth whose…

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04/30/2014

In Gratitude

When faced with a challenging situation, find a way to see the good and…

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04/29/2014

Righteous Americans

Given that the Holocaust was, on the whole, a European event, it is not…

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04/29/2014

Activist

Don't hesitate to be an activist for causes that benefit humankind.

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