Jewish Treats
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05/14/2024
Yom Ha’atzmaut – Israel’s Independence Day
On the fifth day of the Hebrew month of Iyar, in the year 5708,…
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05/14/2024
With Great Appreciation
Take a moment to ponder and appreciate what Israel’s independence as the…
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05/13/2024
Israel’s Memorial Day
The State of Israel’s independence, as well as its continued survival, is a…
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05/13/2024
A Time to Reflect
Take a moment, today, on Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, to reflect…
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05/12/2024
Thank You Mom
Mother’s Day is a day set aside to show the moms in our lives how much we…
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05/12/2024
Do the Right Thing
Make an effort to call and show appreciation for all the mothers in your…
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05/10/2024
Rabbi and Statesman: Rabbi Moses Schorr
Rabbi Moses Schorr was a passionate academic who dedicated most of his…
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05/10/2024
Making a Difference
Learn more about Rabbi Moses Schorr, a noted academic who dedicated his…
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05/09/2024
Scapegoat
The Jewish people have often been cast as the proverbial “scapegoat.” When…
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05/09/2024
Take Responsibility
Accept responsibility for your actions and take the necessary steps to…
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05/08/2024
First You and Then You
From a broad perspective, the opportunity for all members of a prayer…
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05/08/2024
Synagogue Honors
Graciously accept opportunities to participate in synagogue services as an…
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05/07/2024
Thank You Nurses
In honor of National Nurses Week, Jewish Treats honors a Jewish woman who…
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05/07/2024
Recognizing the Good
In honor of National Nurses Week, remember to thank nurses and other first…
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05/06/2024
Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Memorial Day
Yom Hashoah, is observed each year on the 27th of Nissan, unless that date…
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05/06/2024
Never Forget
If you have a family member or know someone who is a Holocaust survivor, be…
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05/03/2024
The Occident
In honor of World Press Freedom Day, May 3rd as declared by the United…
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05/03/2024
Listen to the Other Side
Even if you have strongly held beliefs, be willing to read articles written…
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05/02/2024
Einstein’s Jewish Life
Albert Einstein, whose yahrzeit is the 26th of Nissan (Saturday), is one of…
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05/02/2024
Learn More
Study the history of Albert Einstein to better appreciate not only his…
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05/01/2024
Isru Chag
The day after vacation is often a time of distraction and disorientation.…
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05/01/2024
Celebrate Isru Chag
Take some of the uplifting elements of the Passover experience and enjoy a…
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04/26/2024
The Song of Songs
“Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth, for your love is better than…
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04/26/2024
Seven Days to the Sea
The Passover celebration lasts seven days in Israel and eight days, outside…
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04/26/2024
Time Off to Think
Designate time during the holiday to contemplate the relationship between…
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04/25/2024
Chol Hamoed
Most holidays in Western society last for a single day, which is often…
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04/25/2024
Holiday Greetings
On Chol Hamoed, the intermediary days of Passover, take a moment to wish…
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04/22/2024
Seek the Answer
The Four Questions (Mah Nishtana – What makes it different?) is one of the…
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04/22/2024
Anticipating the Seder
Spend a few minutes this afternoon reviewing the Haggadah before the seder…
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04/19/2024
The Great Shabbat
This Shabbat, the Shabbat immediately preceding Passover is known as…
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