09/09/2021
The Fast of Gedaliah (Tzom Gedaliah)
The Fast of Gedaliah is observed to commemorate the murder of Gedaliah, the…
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09/09/2021
Moving Forward?
The tragedy of the murder of Gedaliah, for which Jews fast today, was a…
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09/06/2021
Tashlich
The Rosh Hashana tashlich ritual is a tradition that is dear throughout the…
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09/06/2021
With Best Wishes
On behalf of NJOP, Jewish Treats would like to wish all of our fans and…
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09/03/2021
Symbolic Foods
Since Rosh Hashana is the Day of Judgment, it is customary to eat simanim*,…
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09/03/2021
Shop Now
Learn more about, and purchase some of the special simanim, the symbolic…
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09/02/2021
The Five Names of Rosh Hashana
In Jewish tradition, Rosh Hashana has several names that can help us…
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09/02/2021
What’s in a Name?
Study the five different names of Rosh Hashana and develop a deeper…
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09/01/2021
The Three Ts
On Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur we declare: “Repentance, prayer and charity…
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09/01/2021
Three Critical Steps
Engaging in repentance, prayer and charity, improves our chances of being…
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08/31/2021
Seeking God in Elul
In anticipation of the High Holy Days, and during the High Holy Days…
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08/31/2021
Now’s the Time!
During this particularly auspicious time leading up to Rosh Hashana and Yom…
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08/30/2021
Selichot
In addition to the unique prayer services of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur,…
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08/30/2021
Appealing for God’s Mercy
As we prepare for the upcoming High Holidays, contemplate the words of the…
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08/27/2021
Happy Bow Tie Day
Tomorrow is Bow Tie Day, which is celebrated annually on August 28th. The…
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08/27/2021
The Way It’s Tied
Appreciate how every action in Jewish life, even seemingly mundane ones…
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08/26/2021
“And Now Let Us Say Amen…”
The word “Amen” seems to be one of those words associated with prayer…
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08/26/2021
The Importance of Amen
Don’t miss an opportunity to recite Amen to a blessing. To see how many…
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08/25/2021
Kiss and Make Up
Today, August 25th, is the anonymously anointed “National Kiss and Make Up…
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08/25/2021
Time To Make Amends
Use the current month of Elul as an opportunity to seek out those you may…
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08/24/2021
Changing Ukraine
Kiev, Odessa, Zhitomyr, Uman…these cities in Ukraine are places marked in…
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08/24/2021
Ukrainian Jewish History
Study the history of Jewish life in the Ukraine including the development…
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08/23/2021
The Hebron Massacre of 1929
One of the most ancient cities in the land of Israel, Hebron is mentioned…
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08/23/2021
The Cave of the Patriarchs
The city of Hebron and its Meh’arat Ha’machpelah, the Cave of the…
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08/20/2021
Mosquitoes No More
There are few insects as disliked as the mosquito. When people wonder about…
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08/20/2021
Making a Real Difference
Learn how Dr. Israel Kligler solved the malarial mosquito problem in…
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08/19/2021
Flying High
There is no telling to what heights Arthur Welsh might have soared, had he…
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08/19/2021
Follow Your Ambition
If you have an ambition, make an effort to achieve it!
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08/18/2021
Right Foot First
Some people might find it surprising that the sages discussed certain “best…
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08/18/2021
You Put Your Right Foot In
Learn why placing your right foot into a shoe yet tying your left shoelace…
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