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    09/07/2017

    A Synagogue in Mozambique

    Mozambique is not the first place one would expect to find a stately…

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    09/07/2017

    Volunteer

    Volunteer in your local Jewish community.

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    09/06/2017

    Paying the Pledge

    It is easy to pledge money to an organization. There are an astounding…

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    09/06/2017

    Pledge Posts

    Take stock of any outstanding pledges which you might owe.

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    09/05/2017

    Seeking God in Elul

    Psalm 27 is read twice daily from the beginning of the month of Elul…

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    09/05/2017

    Morning Moment

    During the rest of the month of Elul, add some personal reflection time…

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    09/04/2017

    Samuel Gompers, Labor Leader

    In honor of Labor Day, Jewish Treats presents a brief biography of Samuel…

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    09/04/2017

    Calm Compromise

    Look for ways to compromise with others.

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    09/01/2017

    Keep it Fair: Ox and Donkey

    “Fair” is a word we hear very often. From our earliest years, human beings…

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    09/01/2017

    Strength and Talent

    When working with people be aware of their unique strengths and talents.

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    08/31/2017

    The Jews of Luxembourg

    When the small European nation of Luxembourg became independent in 1815,…

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    08/31/2017

    To Tex

    Make a donation to help flood victims in Houston.

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    08/30/2017

    Don’t Wake Them

    If you have ever had a noisy neighbor or lived next door to a construction…

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    08/30/2017

    Shhh Please

    Be aware of the amount of noise you create when people in your house are…

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    08/29/2017

    An Interesting Philologist

    Language is considered to be one of the unique characteristics of…

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    08/29/2017

    Lovely Language

    Keep in mind that the words you choose should reflect the person you want…

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    08/28/2017

    I Am To My Beloved

    The Torah verse that epitomizes the emotion of love is: “Anee l’dodi v’dodi…

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    08/28/2017

    Relationship Development

    Write a short list of ways you feel you can build your relationship with…

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    08/25/2017

    A Teacher Shrouded in Mystery

    In 1956, Uruguay received one of its most interesting Jewish immigrants,…

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    08/25/2017

    Find One

    Develop a relationship with someone with whom you can explore Judaism more…

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    08/24/2017

    Leading Ahead

    The Talmudic sage Rabbi Meir used to say, "Great is repentance, for on…

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    08/24/2017

    You Are Welcome Here

    Be warm and welcoming to people who are new to your community.

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    08/23/2017

    The Jewish Legion

    On August 23, 1917, the British government announced that they would create…

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    08/23/2017

    Charitable Places

    Designate a specific place or bank account in which to set aside money for…

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    08/22/2017

    The Alarm Clock

    New beginnings are often difficult.For those who are not “morning people,”…

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    08/22/2017

    Serious Celebration

    Celebrate Rosh Chodesh Elul (the beginning of the month of Elul) with a…

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    08/21/2017

    How the Hechsher? Is it Kosher?

    In addition to enabling the mass production of dry goods, clothing and…

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    08/21/2017

    Manners Before Munching

    When asking someone about the kosher-standard of food, make certain to ask…

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    08/20/2017

    Eclipse

    One might expect the sages to record eclipses as moments of awe, but…

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    08/18/2017

    At the Rebbe’s Table

    In a chassidic community, the Rebbe is far more than the decider of Jewish…

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