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04/19/2024
Make it a Great Shabbat
Celebrate Shabbat HaGadol by learning more about Passover traditions and…
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04/18/2024
Searching for Chametz
On Passover, Jews are commanded to get rid of all “chametz” (leaven) which…
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04/18/2024
Plan Your Search
Be sure to set aside time on Sunday night to search your home for any…
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04/17/2024
Setting the Seder Table
Before beginning the seder this coming Monday night, it is important to…
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04/17/2024
Ready, Set Seder!
Aside from purchasing the items that you will need for your seder table,…
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04/16/2024
Four Cups of Wine
Like almost all festival meals, the Passover seder begins with Kiddush, the…
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04/16/2024
Shop Early
Choose from a wide selection of kosher wine and enhance the experience for…
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04/15/2024
Passover Story in Brief
On Passover, we commemorate the exodus from Egyptian slavery. The following…
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04/15/2024
Start Here
To prepare for Passover and enhance your seder experience, delve into the…
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04/12/2024
Asking for Prayers
People “network” for many different reasons. Some people use networking to…
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04/12/2024
Say a Little Prayer
Never hesitate to pray for those in need, even if it is just uttering an…
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04/11/2024
A Wellspring of Technology
If you follow @JewishTweets or are a Facebook follower of Jewish Treats,…
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04/11/2024
The Israeli Tech Training Ground
Marvel at the incredible accomplishments of many of Israel’s scientists and…
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04/10/2024
Good Fences Make Good Neighbors?
The term “ghetto” has a sad connotation in Jewish history and a very…
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04/10/2024
Living Among Other Jews
While antisemitic forces often mandated that Jews live in ghettos, there…
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04/09/2024
Oh My Gosh! Passover Is Coming!
It’s our wake-up call. As today is Rosh Chodesh Nissan, the first day of…
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04/09/2024
Start Planning
To enjoy a beautiful and transformational Passover holiday, begin removing…
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04/08/2024
Eclipse
In recognition of today’s total solar eclipse, Jewish Treats offers a…
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04/08/2024
Hidden Meaning
If you view the eclipse, be sure to protect your eyesight.
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04/05/2024
Death at the Inauguration
The story of the eldest sons of Aaron is a tragic tale that is described in…
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04/05/2024
Time for Study
In order to demystify an otherwise difficult Biblical passage, set aside…
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04/04/2024
Parasha of The Month
This Shabbat we will read Parashat HaChodesh, the Sabbath of “the Month.”…
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04/04/2024
Prepare for Passover
With the advent of the Hebrew month of Nissan this Shabbat, Passover is…
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04/03/2024
A Twentieth Century Jewish Poet
In honor of National Poetry Month, which is April, Jewish Treats presents a…
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04/03/2024
A Poet and Didn’t Know It
If you enjoy reading poetry, why not try your hand at writing your own…
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04/02/2024
The Other Hand Washing
It’s been a lovely meal, from the fresh-baked French bread to the sinful…
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04/02/2024
The Custom of The Law
When confronted with different customs for Jewish rituals, check with your…
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04/01/2024
Jokes On Us
“Knock, knock” “Who’s there?” “Jewish” “Jewish who?” “Jewish Treats” ….Ok,…
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04/01/2024
Make Sure Your Jokes Are Funny
Practical jokes are only funny when they don't hurt, harm or embarrass…
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03/29/2024
How Now, Red Cow
Every year, on the first or second Shabbat following Purim, a special…
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