06/21/2010
Avinu – Our Father
One of the most common ways of addressing God in the Jewish liturgy is…
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06/20/2010
Thanks Again, Pop
The Torah teaches us that we should respect and be grateful to our parents…
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06/20/2010
The Importance of Dad
In honor of Father's Day, Jewish Treats presents this classic Treat on the…
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06/18/2010
Opening an Umbrella on Shabbat
In what way is an umbrella similar to the Mishkan (Tabernacle), which…
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06/18/2010
In The Rain
When the weather forecaster calls for rain on Shabbat, make certain your…
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06/17/2010
Serpent and Staff
The Rod of Asclepius, a serpent wrapped around a staff that is associated…
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06/17/2010
On Schedule
Schedule your annual physical, since keeping healthy is also a mitzvah.
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06/16/2010
Will Not Eat Green Eggs and Ham?
Which is more “treif” (generic term used for non-kosher foods): a…
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06/15/2010
The First Jewish Lawyer
The study of law appears to attract a disproportionate number of Jews,…
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06/15/2010
It Relates
Read through the Book of Psalms and choose one or two that you feel…
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06/14/2010
The Best Defense
The Mishna, as quoted in Sanhedrin 73a, says: “The following must be saved…
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06/14/2010
Peace Man
"Hillel (the sage) said: Be of the disciples of Aaron, loving peace and…
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06/11/2010
His Wife Saved His Life
Ohn the son of Pelet was a Reubenite who fell under the sway of a…
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06/11/2010
Discuss It
When searching for a life partner, look for someone who shares your values…
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06/10/2010
What’s in the Book: Kings II (Part 2)
The last King of Israel, Hoshea, the son of Elah, did not send his annual…
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06/10/2010
Library
On your next visit to the library, take out a book with a Jewish theme.
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06/09/2010
Purim of Florence
The late 18th century was a time of great turmoil the world over. The…
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06/08/2010
Plenty of Honors
The birth of a baby boy is exciting and, at the same time, nerve-racking.…
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06/08/2010
Mazal Tov
When attending a brit, wish the parents the customary benediction: "May he…
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06/07/2010
Shakespeare’s Jew
From 1290 until the 1650s, Jews were not permitted to settle in England.…
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06/07/2010
Book Club
With some friends, read or watch The Merchant of Venice and discuss…
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06/04/2010
Can You Be The Tenth?
That the Hebrew word “minyan” derives from the infinitive “lim’not,” to…
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06/04/2010
Lucky Tenth
When asked, don’t hesitate to be the tenth person in the minyan--they need…
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06/03/2010
What’s in the Book: Kings II (Part 1)
The Second Book of Kings continues the history of a divided nation: the…
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06/03/2010
Night Manners
When leaving the office at the end of the day, don't forget to wish the…
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06/02/2010
The Original Prenuptial Agreement
Did you know that it is a custom among some Jewish households to display…
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06/02/2010
Safe Keeping
If you are a married woman, make certain you know where your ketubah is…
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