03/09/2020
Purpose of Fasting
Fasting is meant to help people focus on important issues when tragedy…
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03/06/2020
The Sabbath of Remembering
This Shabbat is Shabbat Parashat Zachor, the Sabbath of Remembering.…
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03/06/2020
Remember
Whether stated in English, “Remember,” in Hebrew, “Zachor” or in Yiddish,…
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03/05/2020
Costume Time
Those who first hear about the custom of wearing Purim costumes might…
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03/05/2020
The Demise of Villains
Purim is a day on the Jewish calendar throughout Jewish history that has…
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03/05/2020
Fight against Leaders Who Attempt Genocide
Any tyrant who seeks to kill indiscriminately, especially those who target…
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03/04/2020
Who Was Mordechai?
There are some people in this world who always seem to be right in the…
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03/04/2020
The History Around Purim
The story of Purim takes place at the very end of the era known in Jewish…
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03/04/2020
Study the History of Persian/Iranian Jews
Jews have had a strong and enduring relationship with the Persian Empire, a…
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03/03/2020
A Light Unto the Sunshine State
What U.S. cities enjoy the largest Jewish populations? You probably…
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03/03/2020
Jewish Florida
When traveling, try to learn the Jewish history of the places you plan to…
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03/02/2020
The Birth and Death of Moses
One of the 13 principles of faith according to Maimonides is…
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03/02/2020
Moses’ Impact on Jewish Life
Whether one observes the 7th of Adar as Moses’ yahrzeit (anniversary of his…
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02/28/2020
Holy Times and Places
Tonight is the twenty-fourth annual SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA AND CANADA…
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02/28/2020
Appreciate Every Shabbat
Although Shabbat Across America and Canada is a special annual Shabbat…
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02/27/2020
The Most Popular non-Holiday Event on Jewish Calendars
Tomorrow night is the 24th annual Shabbat Across America and…
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02/27/2020
Support the Critical Work of NJOP
NJOP, is the organization that sponsors Jewish Treats, sponsors SHABBAT…
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02/26/2020
Jewish Jeaneology
February 26, celebrated as “Levi Strauss Day,” is the day, in 1829, that…
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02/26/2020
Jewish Owned Companies
Support companies owned by Jews that are charitable, and are governed by…
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02/25/2020
When Adar Begins
The month of Adar begins today. About Adar, the twelfth month of the Jewish…
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02/25/2020
Heighten Your Gladness
Find ways to increase your joy during the festive month of Adar.
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02/24/2020
Impeachment and the Jewish Tradition
On February 24, 1868, a U.S. president was impeached by the U.S. House of…
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02/24/2020
Educated Consumers
While there is value to being an educated consumer, we should also be…
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02/21/2020
Just a Half Shekel
This Shabbat is Parashat Shekalim (shekels). The Torah portion…
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02/21/2020
Associate with Groups
The half-shekel annual tax assured that everyone was counted together with…
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02/20/2020
Rabbi Israel Salanter and the Mussar Movement
The Mussar movement, the formal study and program of ethical improvement,…
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02/20/2020
Seek Opportunities to Improve Character
One of the most valuable life endeavors is to devote time to character…
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02/19/2020
Jews and the Crimea
In 2014, the Russian army seized control of the Crimea. This occurred after…
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02/19/2020
Jewish Crimea
When traveling, try to learn the Jewish history of the places you plan to…
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02/18/2020
Israel’s First Spy
While religious Jews acknowledge that the creation and continued existence…
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