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    03/28/2018

    Why Laban is in the Haggadah

    In honor of the upcoming holiday of Passover, it is time to review the…

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    03/28/2018

    Other Side

    Always remember to be compassionate.

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    03/27/2018

    Seek the Answers

    The Four Questions (Mah Nishtana - What makes it different?) is…

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    03/27/2018

    Tap on the Head

    The history of the Jews of Spain is one of glory and fear. By the end of…

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    03/27/2018

    Ask

    Prepare questions to ask at the seder.

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    03/26/2018

    You Are Royalty

    Passover is known as the festival of freedom. And who is more free than…

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    03/26/2018

    Who Knows One?

    How does one transmit basic theology in a fun manner to tired seder guests?…

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    03/26/2018

    Sentimental Purchase

    Purchase an item for Passover that will make you feel like royalty.

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    03/25/2018

    The Passover Story in Brief

    On Passover, we commemorate the exodus from Egyptian slavery. The following…

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    03/25/2018

    Time of Freedom?

    The sages refer to the holiday of Passover as Zman Chay’roo’tay’noo,…

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    03/25/2018

    Have Haggadah

    Confirm that you have enough Haggadahs for the number of guests that you…

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    03/23/2018

    The Great Shabbat

    The Shabbat immediately preceding Passover is known as Shabbat…

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    03/23/2018

    Four Cups of Wine

    Like almost all festival meals, the Passover Seder begins…

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    03/23/2018

    Shabbat Review

    Spend time this Shabbat reviewing the laws and ideas of Passover.

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    03/22/2018

    The Afikomen

    Those who have attended a Passover Seder know that one of the most beloved…

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    03/22/2018

    Cut Off

    "...Be as scrupulous in performing a 'minor' mitzvah as a 'major' one, for…

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    03/22/2018

    Matzah Here

    Purchase matzah in advance of the seder.

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    03/21/2018

    Beauty of the Book

    Illuminated manuscripts inlaid with gold or silver leaf and spectacularly…

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    03/21/2018

    Kitniyot and Gebruchts

    Ashkenazi or Sephardi? Hungarian, Yekke (German), Litvak (Lithuanian)? At…

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    03/21/2018

    Eat It Up

    Go through your cupboards and begin using up the chametz food…

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    03/20/2018

    Benjamin’s Great Journey

    Today, when someone talks about traveling through Europe or Asia, it is…

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    03/20/2018

    Community Variations

    Rejoice in the variations of Jewish traditions in different communities.

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    03/19/2018

    Perception of the Eye

    Within Jewish law there is a concept known as maarit ayin, which translates…

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    03/19/2018

    Choose to Think

    Be conscientious to judge other people as having proper intent.

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    03/16/2018

    A Synagogue Tour

    Throughout history, synagogue architecture has been as varied as the latest…

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    03/16/2018

    Connection Point

    When in synagogue, allow the unique details of the location to inspire you…

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    03/15/2018

    For The Mothers And Their Children

    Sophie Irene Simon Loeb had no children of her own, but she dedicated her…

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    03/15/2018

    Some Support

    Be aware of people in your community who need assistance and try to find…

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    03/14/2018

    OMG! Passover is Coming

    The intensive physical and emotional preparations for Passover come from…

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    03/14/2018

    Questions Before

    Feel free to ask Jewish Treats any questions you have about…

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