Jewish Treats

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    06/06/2018

    Mezuzah: Complete Fulfillment

    A mezuzah on the doorpost is a public sign of a Jewish home. If you open…

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    06/06/2018

    To Find Mezuzot

    Contact your local Judaica store or Jewish scribe to purchase any mezuzot…

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    06/05/2018

    No Refuge in Alaska

    Purchased from the Russian Empire in 1867, the territory of Alaska was the…

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    06/05/2018

    Thanks for the Yum

    Take a moment and thank God for the wonderful array of foods one can…

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    06/04/2018

    A Proverb For More Than Parents

    While there is no single Biblical or Talmudic text that can be compared to…

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    06/04/2018

    Modelling

    Rather than use rebuke, model the behavior you believe is best.

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    06/01/2018

    The Haftarah

    Every week, on Shabbat, a portion of the Five Books of Moses is read in…

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    06/01/2018

    The Prophets

    Take time to explore the writings of the Prophets to get a better…

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    05/31/2018

    Waving Levites

    Every society, large and small, has a hierarchy, and in the society defined…

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    05/31/2018

    Always Check

    Make it a habit to check food packaging for kosher certification, even if…

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    05/30/2018

    Batsheva and David

    The story of David and Batsheva is one of the most famous “romantic”…

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    05/30/2018

    Favorable Reasoning

    Assess all information with the goal of finding favorable reasoning for the…

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    05/29/2018

    Celebrating a Daughter

    On his 8th day of life, a baby boy has his brit…

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    05/29/2018

    Mazal Tov

    When invited to a kiddush in honor of the birth of a girl, make certain to…

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    05/28/2018

    A Memorial Day Look At The Arlington National Cemetery

    Arlington National Cemetery, the United States’ most noted military burial…

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    05/28/2018

    For Freedom

    Take the time to honor those soldiers who have given their all to protect…

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    05/25/2018

    It’s About the Relationship

    Marriage, in the construct of Jewish law, is a practical agreement by…

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    05/25/2018

    For Peace

    Always do what you can to promote a peaceful relationship between a…

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    05/24/2018

    Cover Your Ears

    Understanding proper speech, according to Jewish tradition, is critical to…

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    05/24/2018

    Line on Hand

    Prepare a line to have on hand to remove yourself from a negative…

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    05/23/2018

    Rabbi Tarfon

    Studying the Talmud is a most exciting adventure that introduces a person…

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    05/23/2018

    Study Buddy Plus

    Support local establishments that encourage Jewish scholarship.

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    05/22/2018

    Wise as Solomon

    King Solomon is best known for his brilliance and wisdom, attributes that…

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    05/22/2018

    Help Me, Please

    Don't hesitate to ask God for help in becoming a better person.

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    05/18/2018

    Give Them a Choice

    There is an oft-cited Midrash (Sifrei, Dvarim 343) describing how God…

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    05/18/2018

    Two Pillars of Five

    Jewish law, and thus Jewish life, rests on two pillars, the mitzvot between…

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    05/18/2018

    To You All

    NJOP and Jewish Treats wish you all a wonderful and meaningful Shavuot…

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    05/17/2018

    The Book of Ruth

    Ruth was the Moabite wife of Machlon, one of the sons of Elimelech and…

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    05/17/2018

    Preparing for the Torah

    Shortly after the Israelites encamped at the base of Mount Sinai, they…

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    05/17/2018

    The First Ten Reviewed

    Prepare for Shavuot by reviewing the Ten Commandments.

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