Jewish Treats
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10/30/2017
But Mom, You Promised
Parenting is no easy task. From a very early age, children demand and seek…
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10/27/2017
The Jews of Amsterdam
October 27, 1275 is noted as the first time the name “Amsterdam” was…
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10/26/2017
Women of Vision
Our sages teach that there were seven women famed for their prophecy.…
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10/26/2017
Your House
Place mezuzot on all the doorposts of your house (except the…
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10/25/2017
A Great Historian
Author of over 80 different works, the Right Honorable Sir Martin Gilbert…
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10/24/2017
Abraham in the Idol Shop
According to Jewish tradition, Abram was very young when he came to…
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10/24/2017
Strength in Understanding
Study Midrash (extra-Biblical legends) to better understand the narrative…
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10/23/2017
Two Mondays and a Thursday
The Jewish calendar includes two week-long, Torah-ordained holidays:…
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10/23/2017
Supporting
Be supportive of others who are trying to add Jewish practice and…
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10/20/2017
White Papers
For those who have studied the history of the return of the Jewish people…
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10/20/2017
Shabbat Wine
If you enjoy wine, check out the collection of kosher wines available at…
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10/19/2017
Honoring Those Who Have Passed
Sometimes the world seems a bit like alphabet soup. There are the ever…
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10/18/2017
The Jews of Puerto Rico
On October 18, 1898, the “Stars and Stripes” flag of the United States was…
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10/18/2017
Season’s Change
Prepare for the coming winter by helping others and donating…
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10/17/2017
A Look at the Raven
With its sharp black feathers and piercing ebony eyes, the raven could be…
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10/16/2017
Connecting the Words
In honor of “Dictionary Day,” Jewish Treats looks at a renowned Jewish…
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10/16/2017
Texts
Purchase Jewish texts in the language that you find easiest to use.
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10/11/2017
Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah
Tonight starts the holiday of Shemini Atzeret, literally the Gathering…
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10/11/2017
Celebrate and Enjoy
Jewish Treats and NJOP wish you a meaningful and fun Shemini…
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10/10/2017
The Great Hoshana (Hoshana Rabbah)
Rosh Hashana is known as the Day of Judgment (Yom Hadin), the day on which…
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10/10/2017
Rejoicing For The World
Among the unique rituals performed on the holiday of Sukkot were the…
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10/10/2017
Shake, Shake, Shake
If you haven't yet had the chance, try to find a way to fulfill the…
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10/09/2017
More Than A Harvest Festival
Few people refer to Sukkot by the name Chag Ha'Asif, Feast of the…
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10/09/2017
The Sukkot Hoshanot Service
Walk into a traditional synagogue in the middle of morning services during…
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