01/25/2022
Rabbi Israel Salanter and the Mussar Movement
The Mussar movement, the formal study and program of ethical improvement,…
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01/25/2022
Character Development
Devote time to character development and improvement as it is one of life’s…
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01/24/2022
Word Magic
Did you know that the origin of the magical word “Abracadabra” is Hebrew?…
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01/24/2022
Study Hebrew
Learn to read Hebrew and unlock the fascinating etymology of Hebrew words…
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01/21/2022
Happy National Hugging Day
On January 21, 1986, Kevin Zaborney of Clio, Michigan, created “National…
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01/21/2022
Hug Them
A hug conveys a special sense of esteem, fraternity and love. Hug your…
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01/20/2022
They Make Us Laugh
When the hit comedy Funny People was released in movie theaters (2009), it…
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01/20/2022
Lift Them Up
Share a joke or two with a friend or family member going through a rough…
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01/19/2022
Justice and Ambassador
On August 8, 1908, Rebecca and Joseph Goldberg were blessed with their…
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01/19/2022
Know Your History
A remarkable fact of contemporary American Jewish history was that Arthur…
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01/18/2022
On the Wings of Eagles
In Exodus 19, God instructs Moses to address the Children of Israel and to…
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01/18/2022
His Protection
Just as an eagle protects its offspring by lifting them onto its wings,…
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01/17/2022
Tu b’Shevat
While it may seem as if winter has just begun, it may be a good time to…
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01/17/2022
Respect the Environment
Tu b'Shevat, the Jewish New Year for trees, is a great opportunity for Jews…
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01/14/2022
The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, which is famous for its month-long resistance…
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01/14/2022
Never Forget
Learn about the brave, organized resistance on the part of those Jews who…
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01/13/2022
Hail The Accuser
In the era of social media, it is almost an everyday occurrence to be asked…
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01/13/2022
Take a Stand
Tragically, there is still much antisemitism in the world. It is our duty…
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01/12/2022
Skeptic Questioning
Tomorrow, January 13th, is International Skeptics Day, a day that…
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01/12/2022
Worth the Time
Study the Talmud in order to develop a deep appreciation of the benefit of…
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01/11/2022
A Jar of Manna
As discussed in this coming week’s Torah Portion, parashat B’shalach, while…
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01/11/2022
Common Miracles
While the manna that fell from heaven was surely miraculous, look at the…
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01/10/2022
Blessed Is He Who Makes Strange Creatures
An individual might not think that Jewish Treats would have much to say…
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01/10/2022
Think Before You Speak
By virtue of the fact that there is a blessing “Blessed is He who makes…
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01/07/2022
Eliezer Ben Yehuda, the Father of Modern Hebrew
The official language of Israel is Hebrew, but until the end of the 19th…
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01/07/2022
Jewish Identity
Sign up for one of NJOP’s free Hebrew Reading Crash Courses starting Monday…
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01/06/2022
The Jews of the New Mexico Territory
On January 6, 1912, New Mexico became the 47th state of the United States…
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01/06/2022
Jewish Identity
Research the distinctive backgrounds of those who first came to the U.S.…
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01/05/2022
Under Cover of Darkness
Of the ten plagues that devastated the land of Egypt, the plague of…
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01/05/2022
Appreciate Sight
Remember each morning to recite the blessing thanking God for allowing us…
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