07/01/2013

Organize

If you enjoy learning about Judaism, form a group with whom to study…

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06/28/2013

Don’t Gotcha!

All of the 39 m’lachot (creative labors prohibited on Shabbat) are derived…

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06/28/2013

Bug Off

If you are in a situation (at a campground) on Shabbat, use a spray-on bug…

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06/27/2013

Moses’ Sons

The inherent desire to have one’s legacy last into the future is, most…

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06/27/2013

Your Guidance

Demonstrate to your children (or the children in your life) how to love…

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06/26/2013

Madagascar and the Jews

The island of Madagascar has never been the home to a formal Jewish…

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06/26/2013

On Hand

Try and keep a few single dollars on hand to distribute for charity.

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06/25/2013

The End of the Tamid Offering

In the year that the Israelites left Egypt, on the 17th day of Tammuz,…

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06/25/2013

The Three Weeks

“When Av enters, we must lessen our rejoicing,” declare the Talmudic sages…

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06/25/2013

Contemplate

Whether you are able to fast today or not, take a few moments and…

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06/24/2013

The Fast of the 17th of Tammuz

Everyone knows about Yom Kippur. There are, however, several other fast…

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06/24/2013

Nu, Don’t Eat

A popular joke: Most Jewish holidays can be subsumed under the pithy…

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06/24/2013

Prepare Today

Prepare today for tomorrow's fast by drinking a lot of water. 

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06/21/2013

Cycles of Seasons

While the Jewish calendar is lunar based, meaning that each month is…

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06/21/2013

So Solstice

If the sun is shining today, go out and celebrate summer weather (and…

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06/20/2013

Love and Hate

The juxtaposition between love and hate is fascinating. The relationship…

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06/20/2013

Turn It Around

If you are experiencing a feeling of hate, start trying to be nice to that…

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06/19/2013

Dear Yenta: The Matchmaker (Shadchan)

“Matchmaker, matchmaker / Look through your book / And make me a perfect…

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06/19/2013

It’s Who You Know

If you know a nice Jewish guy for a nice Jewish gal, make a casual…

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06/18/2013

Waterloo Waterlooplein

On June 18, 1815, Napoleon and his armies were defeated by the Seventh…

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06/18/2013

Share The Pride

If you discover Jewish roots to a custom or location, share that…

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06/17/2013

Something Extra In Your Lettuce?

Here’s a delicious sounding salad: romaine lettuce, spinach, cauliflower,…

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06/17/2013

Healthy Lunch

Take a few extra moments and prepare a healthy lunch for your day.

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06/16/2013

The Importance of Dad

In honor of Father's Day, Jewish Treats presents this classic…

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06/16/2013

Happy Father’s Day

Wish your father a Happy Father's Day.

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06/14/2013

Excuse Me, Is It Possible…

“Don’t be chutzpadik” is the modern Hebrew equivalent of the classic…

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06/14/2013

Word Watch

When speaking to your parents or grandparents, be careful not only of the…

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06/13/2013

Not For Pride

The sayings of Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) often capture the ethic…

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06/13/2013

Careful In Your Way

Make an effort to keep pride from directing your actions.

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06/12/2013

No Cheeseburgers

Why don’t Jews eat meat and milk together? Because the Torah says: “Do not…

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