07/17/2014

Hail to Brotherhood

In the earliest days of humankind, a man named Cain asked God the now…

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07/17/2014

Support

Let your voice be heard to support and aid Jews around the world. 

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07/16/2014

The Jews of Crete and the Purim of Candia

The  Jewish presence on the Island of Crete is rather ancient, with…

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07/16/2014

Time Well Spent

Spend time sitting, talking and listening to senior citizens in your life…

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07/15/2014

The Tragedy of the Idol

Ever since Moses saw the Israelites dancing around the Golden Calf and…

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07/15/2014

The Three Weeks

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

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07/15/2014

Keeping Kind

Be careful to speak to other people with kindness.

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07/14/2014

The Fast of the 17th of Tammuz

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

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07/14/2014

Smashing the Tablets

The sages declare that five tragedies occurred on the seventeenth of…

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07/14/2014

Prepare For It

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

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07/11/2014

Rewarded

At the time that God appointed Aaron to be the High Priest and instructed…

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07/11/2014

With Zeal

Make Judaism a vibrant and important part of your life.

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07/10/2014

Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear

Cute and cuddly, teddy bears today are made in all materials and styles.…

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07/10/2014

In Mind

Include the soldiers whose lives are in danger in your prayers.

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07/09/2014

It’s Okay To Be Afraid

“Courage is a special kind of knowledge: the knowledge of how to fear what…

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07/09/2014

Support From Over Here

Contact friends and family in Israel and ask what you can do for them.

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07/08/2014

Acts of Nature, with a Little Help

Our Rabbis have taught: On entering the barn to measure the newly harvested…

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07/08/2014

No Hesitation

Remember, God wants people to make Divine requests.

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07/07/2014

The Most Important Meal

Across the country, school breakfast programs are offered in order to…

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07/07/2014

Healthy Eating

Choose healthy foods for breakfast to give you energy for the rest of the…

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07/04/2014

Jonas Phillips: Living in the Revolution

A few weeks after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the…

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07/04/2014

For America

Display your pride in America, where Jews have been able to live in peace…

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07/03/2014

Jews in Idaho

Idaho is not a state known for its burgeoning Jewish population. It is…

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07/03/2014

In Their Merit

Do a kindness for another person in the merit of the souls of Eyal, Gilad…

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07/02/2014

Donkey

Why is a donkey called a donkey? For Jewish Treats, a more interesting…

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07/02/2014

All Creatures

Act with kindness to all creatures.

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07/01/2014

The Little Synagogue on the Prairie

Once upon a time, around 1916, a small community of Jewish settlers on the…

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07/01/2014

Synagogue Care

Treat your local synagogue with care and respect.

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06/30/2014

To Our Readers (Six Years!)

There are numerous mitzvot for which, according to the Talmud, a person is…

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06/30/2014

We’d Love To Hear

If you enjoy Jewish Treats, let us know. Send us an email…

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