Jewish Treats
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03/18/2024
Get Ready For Purim
To prepare for Purim, register today to attend NJOP Director Rabbi Ephraim…
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03/15/2024
In-House Audit
Reading news reports about financial misconduct should definitely be…
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03/15/2024
Full Transparency
Whether you are responsible for maintaining records of public funds or…
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03/14/2024
Finally Buried
On the 4th of Adar 1307, corresponding to today’s Hebrew date, the Maharam…
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03/14/2024
Great Jewish Scholars
Study the history of great Jewish scholars, who, throughout the…
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03/13/2024
The Origins of Formal Jewish Education in the United States
Today, thankfully, there are hundreds of Jewish elementary schools in the…
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03/13/2024
The Critical Importance of Jewish Education
Vigorously support Jewish education, whether formal or informal, primary or…
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03/12/2024
Jews in Mauritius
In the Indian Ocean, just off the coast of Africa, is the island nation of…
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03/12/2024
Study Jewish History
Appreciate the acts of kindness performed by several Jewish organizations…
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03/11/2024
When Adar Begins
Today is the first day of Adar Sheni, the month of second Adar. Since this…
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03/11/2024
Increase Your Joy
Put a spring in your step as we begin the month of Adar Sheni, about which…
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03/08/2024
It’s Not Vanity
As today is International Women’s Day, Jewish Treats highlights…
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03/08/2024
Righteous Jewish Women
There is much to learn not only about the positive impact of Jewish women…
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03/07/2024
Word Magic
Did you know that the origin of the magical word “Abracadabra” is Hebrew?…
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03/07/2024
Study Hebrew
Learn to read Hebrew and unlock the fascinating etymology of Hebrew words…
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03/06/2024
For The Medal of Honor: The Story of PFC Leonard Kravitz
On March 6, 1951, a platoon of American soldiers serving in the Korean War…
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03/06/2024
Honor Their Memory
Acknowledge the selfless dedication and heroism of Jewish serviceman and…
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03/05/2024
The Iron Curtain
On March 5, 1946, barely one year after the end of World War II,…
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03/05/2024
Prayer Needs to Pierce Barriers
When we pray to God, we must envision our prayers as being potent enough to…
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03/04/2024
Pidyon Ha’ben – Redeeming the Firstborn
“You must redeem the firstborn of a person…when he is one month old, for…
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03/04/2024
Plan to Attend
If you have the occasion, try not to miss out on an opportunity to attend a…
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03/01/2024
The Most Popular Non-Holiday Event on Jewish Calendars
In honor of tonight’s celebration of the 28th annual SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA…
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03/01/2024
The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Register to participate in SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA AND CANADA at Home to…
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02/29/2024
It’s The Hebrew Alphabet
Aleph – Bet – Gimmel – Daled – Hey…it’s the Hebrew alphabet! According to…
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02/29/2024
Learn to Read the Aleph Bet
There’s no time like the present. Register now to learn to read Hebrew in…
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02/28/2024
Ein Gedi
No tour of Israel can be complete without a visit to the Judean desert.…
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02/28/2024
Hike and Experience Ein Gedi
Make sure that a trip to Ein Gedi is on the itinerary of your next…
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02/27/2024
Live Long And Prosper
Every “Trekkie” knows that Spock’s Vulcan salutation is accompanied by a…
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02/27/2024
Pop Culture References
Express Jewish pride when popular cultural references find their source in…
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02/26/2024
Jewish Jeaneology
February 26th, celebrated as “Levi Strauss Day,” is the day in 1829, that…
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