06/27/2012
It’s Not About The Status
In many, if not most, Jewish parables, the righteous and scholarly are…
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06/26/2012
Written for Their Sons
Imagine traveling forward 500 years in time and discovering multitudes of…
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06/26/2012
Heritage
Write down what Judaism means to you and put it in your safety deposit box…
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06/25/2012
Opening England
Menashe ben Israel (Manoel Dias Soeiro, 1604 -1657), whose family fled…
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06/25/2012
Welcoming
When you meet a new Jewish friend or family, invite them to participate in…
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06/22/2012
Out of the Narrows
The fourth of the Ten Commandments is the observance of Shabbat. In Exodus,…
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06/22/2012
Shabbat Pride
Make Shabbat part of your life and share it with your Jewish friends and…
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06/21/2012
Sustainable Living
In Rio this week, politicians and activists from around the world are…
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06/21/2012
Doing Your Part
Maintaining our environment is everyone's responsibility. Do your part and…
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06/20/2012
Well It’s Been A Long Day
Today is the longest day of the year - the summer solstice. Technically,…
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06/20/2012
New Season, New Month
The Talmudic term for the summer solstice is Tekuphat Tammuz, and at sunset…
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06/19/2012
Breaking The Glass
No respectable film-maker would record a Jewish wedding scene without…
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06/19/2012
Planning It
If you wish to plan a Jewish wedding, consult your local rabbi on the…
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06/18/2012
Napoleon’s Sanhedrin
On June 18, 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte suffered his final defeat at the…
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06/18/2012
Family Time
Judaism places great value on family. Find time this summer to get your…
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06/17/2012
The Importance of Dad
In honor of Father's Day, Jewish Treats presents this classic Treat on the…
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06/17/2012
Special Thanks Always
Call your father and wish him a happy Father's Day, and call him again…
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06/15/2012
What’s In The Book – The Twelve Prophets: Zephaniah
The Book of Zephaniah dates from the reign of King Josiah of Judah.…
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06/15/2012
Shabbat Neighbors
Sit out on your porch and greet your neighbors with a "Shabbat Shalom."
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06/14/2012
A Fashion Statement
In Numbers 15:38, God commands the Jewish people to “make themselves…
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06/14/2012
Oh Them Strings
Learn more about the mitzvah of tzitzit at this tzitzit webpage.
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06/13/2012
No Lazy Days
Most people have, at one time or another, dreamed of winning the lottery,…
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06/13/2012
An Hour To Spare
If you have time, volunteer in your community or set aside time to study…
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06/12/2012
Anne Frank’s Diary
In 1952, Doubleday released the American edition of Anne Frank: The Diary…
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06/12/2012
Read It
If you have not done so, read The Diary of Anne Frank. If you have read it,…
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06/08/2012
Frequent Flyer Miles
As far back as the mid-1800s, rabbis wrestled with the question of the…
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06/07/2012
Humility’s Gift
Moses’ job of leading the Israelites was not easy. Not only were the people…
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