02/25/2009
Lending A Hand
Volunteer at local soup kitchen. Lending a hand is often as important as…
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02/24/2009
When Adar Begins
The month of Adar begins at sunset this evening, February 24, 2009. About…
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02/24/2009
Joy To The World
In the spirit of Adar, dedicate tomorrow to being joyful!
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02/23/2009
On Being A Grandparent
Bubbe and Zaide, Grandma and Grandpa, Saba and Savta--No matter what you…
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02/23/2009
Bring A Smile
Schedule time to visit with residents in a nursing home. Perhaps even call…
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02/20/2009
The Friday Night Feast
With candles burning brightly and fine wine for kiddush, Friday night…
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02/20/2009
Sharing Shabbat
Know a family that has fallen on hard times? Invite them to share a Shabbat…
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02/19/2009
Just A Half A Shekel
This Shabbat is Shabbat Shekalim, the Sabbath of Shekels. The Torah…
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02/19/2009
Drop It In
In honor of the half-shekel donation, put 50 cents into a tzedakah…
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02/18/2009
Wash and Dry
The miracles of modern science have made us aware of the vast world of…
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02/18/2009
To Your Health
Strengthen your eating habits by increasing your fruit or vegetable intake.…
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02/17/2009
A Gift For Life
Did you know that Jewish law frowns upon elective surgery? After all, as…
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02/17/2009
Pass It On
If you hear of someone in need of a transplant and looking for a donor,…
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02/16/2009
An American Treat
In honor of Presidents’ Day, Jewish Treats presents a brief summary of how…
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02/16/2009
Religious Freedom
Take a minute and thank God that you live in a time when governments can…
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02/13/2009
King and Queen of Hearts
In Pirkei D’Rabbi Eliezer (a book of Midrash attributed to Rabbi Eliezer…
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02/13/2009
A Little Note
Write yourself a note reminding you of three things you can do to make your…
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02/12/2009
Two Pillars of Five
Jewish law, and thus Jewish life, rests on two pillars, the mitzvot between…
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02/12/2009
Focal Point
Focus on one of the Ten Commandments this Shabbat, when the Ten…
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02/11/2009
Sheep Shearing
While giving charity appears to be one of the fundamental good deeds a…
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02/11/2009
One Dollar
Keep a stash of $1 bills in your purse or wallet to hand out to people…
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02/10/2009
Hora Hey
Hands clasped, feet flying, and the room spinning as the giant circle of…
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02/10/2009
A Little Choice
When deciding between two brands of the same item, choose the one that…
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02/09/2009
Terrific Trees
In honor of the New Year of trees (Tu b'Shevat), Jewish Treats presents…
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02/06/2009
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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02/06/2009
In Celebration
Sunday evening, host a Tu b'shevat Seder for your friends and family.
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02/05/2009
The Great Sanhedrin
In ancient times, the court system of Israel was dominated by two forms of…
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02/05/2009
Spread the Word
Donate your used books to a hospital or senior care facility.
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02/04/2009
The Seven Mitzvot
Jewish law places great emphasis on the way a Jew must live and the rewards…
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