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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02/04/2009
Spread the Cheer
Challenge yourself to make at least four people smile today.
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02/03/2009
What’s With The Hat?
Hair Is A Woman's Crowning Glory Is there any question that a woman's hair…
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02/03/2009
Snip
Let your hair grow long and then donate it to be used in wigs for cancer…
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02/02/2009
Jewish Penicillin
There is an unusual statement in the Talmud (Berachot 44b) about the…
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02/02/2009
Recipes
Ask your grandmother for recipes of your childhood that stand out most in…
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01/30/2009
The Other Hand Washing
It’s been a lovely meal, from the fresh-baked French bread to the sinful…
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01/30/2009
Deep Thoughts
Share a thought on the parasha (weekly Torah portion) with whomever you are…
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01/29/2009
An Eye For Civil Law
You’ve heard the phrase “An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a hand for…
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01/29/2009
Natural Impressions
Don't let winter weather get you down - reflect on the Divine artistry in…
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01/28/2009
The Fruit That Is Not A Fruit
Eating a healthy diet is important. In fact, it is so important that many…
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01/28/2009
A Second Look: Organ Donation
Jewish Treats has received several important and informative comments…
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01/27/2009
Can You Spare A Lung
Postmortem organ donations seem like a thoroughly altruistic act. However,…
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01/26/2009
A Fashion Statement
In Numbers 15:38, God commands the Jewish people to “make themselves…
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01/26/2009
Make Your Statement
Wear something that reminds you of the importance of your Jewish heritage…
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01/23/2009
May You Be Like
Before the Shabbat meal, it is customary for the parents to bless their…
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01/23/2009
A Cappella
Make your own music! Get together with some friends and sing Jewish camp…
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01/22/2009
A Product of His Environment
Moses was an expert at recognizing the small details that affected his…
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01/22/2009
Share a Cab
When hailing a cab at the same time as someone else, find out if you are…
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01/21/2009
You Say It’s Your Birthday
January, March, June or November (or any of the other months not…
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01/21/2009
The Gift of Giving
Have trouble thinking of good gifts to give to friends or relatives? Why…
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01/20/2009
Hail to the Chief
“A blessing for the czar? Of course. May God bless and keep the czar... far…
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01/20/2009
Always Fact Check
As a sign of respect, always double-check the way a person spells his/her…
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01/20/2009
For the Future
Whether you voted for Obama or not, take a minute today to say a short…
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01/19/2009
A Bio of Barak
Barak the son of Avinoam does not have much in common with Barack Obama,…
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