07/27/2011
Five Wise Sisters
Few women are mentioned by name in the Torah, and those who are, are…
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07/27/2011
Child Rearing
Don't forget to praise the accomplishments of the children in your life.
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07/26/2011
Autopsy
Medical mystery thrillers--novels in which the mystery is often solved…
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07/26/2011
Research
Find out more about the issue of respecting the body and medical need at…
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07/25/2011
The Strange Tale of Jose Diaz Pimienta
Today’s Jewish Treat brings you the strange tale of Jose Diaz Pimienta…
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07/25/2011
Good Neighbor
If you have an elderly or housebound neighbor, make an effort to befriend…
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07/22/2011
We’re Not Taking Care of Business
On Shabbat, the Jewish people are commanded: “Six days you shall labor and…
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07/21/2011
Immersing The Vessels
When shopping for common kitchen items, one typically does not ask the…
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07/21/2011
Dippee Da’Doo
Take your pots and pans to your local mikveh to fulfill this mitzvah.
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07/20/2011
The Three Weeks
“When Av enters, we must lessen our rejoicing,” declare the Talmudic sages…
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07/20/2011
Subdued Summer
Arrange your summer plans to reflect the somber events in Jewish history.
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07/19/2011
Smashing The Tablets
The sages declare that five tragedies occurred on the seventeenth of…
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07/19/2011
The Consequence of the Smashed Tablets
The Seventeenth of Tammuz is the beginning of the three weeks leading up to…
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07/18/2011
The Fast of the 17th of Tammuz
Everyone knows about Yom Kippur. There are, however, several other fast…
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07/18/2011
Bright and Early
Tomorrow, Tuesday morning, get up before dawn and enjoy a hearty pre-fast…
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07/15/2011
Cruisin’
“Summertime, And the livin' is easy...” especially if you are heading for a…
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07/15/2011
Book It
If you are looking to take a cruise, research “kosher cruise” options.
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07/14/2011
Alone At Last – Yichud Room
According to Jewish law, a man and a woman who are not married to each…
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07/14/2011
Family Wedding Planning
If you are currently planning a wedding, research the minhagim (customs) of…
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07/13/2011
Algerian Purims
Previously, Jewish Treats has presented the history of “Minor Purims,” days…
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07/13/2011
Protectors
Support your country’s military. Their protection is of unquestionable…
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07/12/2011
What’s in the Book: the Twelve Prophets – Joel
The Book of Joel is a mere four chapters long. The prophet Joel lived in…
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07/12/2011
Walk With A Smile
Present the world with a panim yafot, a pleasant face.
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07/11/2011
Hide The Knives
Rabbi Yosef Caro, author of the legal compendium the Shulchan Aruch, the…
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07/11/2011
Sharp As A Knife
Keeping safe is a mitzvah, so make sure the knives you use to prepare food…
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07/08/2011
What Are We Reading?
Those familiar with synagogue ritual know that there is a weekly Torah…
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07/08/2011
Weekly Message
Subscribe today to receive a message on the weekly parasha from Rabbi…
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07/07/2011
Goodly Tents
Much of Jewish life is built around community. Jews often live close to…
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07/07/2011
Window Treatments
To protect your privacy, install curtains over your windows.
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