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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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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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