02/13/2013
Who Was Mordechai?
There are some people in this world who always seem to be right in the…
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02/13/2013
Follow Those Who Know
Follow the advice of Jossie ben Joezer of Tzeredah, who said: "Let…
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02/12/2013
The Purim Story In Under 300 Words
At the end of a 180-day feast, the King of Persia-Medea, Achashverosh,…
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02/11/2013
When Adar Begins
The month of Adar, the twelfth month of the Jewish calendar…
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02/11/2013
Getting Ready
Purim will be celebrated two weeks from yesterday. Find out what Purim…
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02/08/2013
Just A Half Shekel
This Shabbat is Shabbat Shekalim, the Sabbath of Shekels. The…
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02/08/2013
Unity Point
Wish all of your Jewish friends and colleagues Shabbat Shalom.
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02/07/2013
What’s in the Book – Malachi
The Book of Malachi is the last of the Twelve Prophets, and there is no…
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02/07/2013
Mitzvah on the Mark
When you put effort into performing a mitzvah, make certain that you do it…
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02/06/2013
Waiting For Ice Cream
According to the Talmudic sage Mar Ukva, his father waited an entire day…
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02/06/2013
Ice Cream Cravings
Plan ahead. If you know you will want ice cream, enjoy it early in the day…
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02/05/2013
NJOP – A History
It all began in December 1975, when Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald, then the…
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02/05/2013
An Anniversary Gift
In honor of NJOP's 25th anniversary, help support Jewish Treats, either…
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02/04/2013
It’s A Segulah
A segulah is an action that is reputed to lead to a change in…
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02/04/2013
The Greatest Treasure
The greatest joy in Judaism is meant to come from creating a relationship…
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02/01/2013
Is It Almost Spring?
February 2nd, is Groundhog Day, when thousands breathlessly wait to see if…
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02/01/2013
Extra Warmth
As we enter the last months of winter, remember that a smile is an…
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01/31/2013
The Tribe of Asher
As the forefathers of the tribes of Israel, the lives and personalities of…
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01/31/2013
Wealth Notes
If you have success in business, use your wealth to help those less…
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01/30/2013
Take Two Tablets
Most artistic representations of the Ten Commandments present two…
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01/30/2013
Choose A Focus
Choose one of the Ten Commandments to focus on as a "mitzvah of the week"…
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01/29/2013
Character List
Throughout the Talmud there are numerous lists of character traits that are…
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01/28/2013
Almost Consul to Jerusalem
Can you name the first man appointed U.S. Consul to Jerusalem? In 1844,…
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01/28/2013
City of Inspiration
Jerusalem is a city that inspires many. If you have the opportunity to…
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01/25/2013
The Foods of Tu b’Shevat
This Shabbat, Jews around the world celebrate Tu B'Shevat, the new…
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01/25/2013
Tu b’Shevat is Coming
While it has been a difficult winter for many of us, it may be time to look…
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01/25/2013
Platter Prep
Serve a platter of delicious fruit (fresh or dried) at your Shabbat meal in…
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01/24/2013
Seek Out The Positive
An ethical dilemma: A close friend confides in you that he/she recently…
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