Jewish Treats
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03/03/2017
A Love Song For Shabbat
The relationship between God and the Jewish people is often compared to a…
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03/03/2017
How Does God Rest
On the first six days of creation, God created (Day 1) the heavens and…
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03/02/2017
Singing About the “Woman of Valor”
Aishet Chayil, “The Woman of Valor,” which is traditionally sung at the…
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03/02/2017
Carrying On Shabbat
The last of the 39 melachot* (creative works prohibited on…
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03/02/2017
One More Day
One more day until SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA AND CANADA, find out more…
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03/01/2017
What Do You Call The Seventh Day?
What do you call the Seventh Day, the Day of Rest? Some people call it…
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03/01/2017
Learn About It.
If you are unfamiliar with the celebration of Shabbat, download…
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02/28/2017
Out of the Narrows
The fourth of the Ten Commandments is the observance of Shabbat. In Exodus,…
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02/28/2017
Invite Your Friends
If you are already planning to attend a SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA AND…
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02/27/2017
Five Ways to Prepare
Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy (Zachor et yom HaShabbat…
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02/27/2017
This Shabbat
Make plans to celebrate Shabbat in honor of Shabbat Across America and…
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02/24/2017
Just a Half Shekel
This Shabbat is Parashat Shekalim (shekels). The Torah portion…
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02/24/2017
A Shabbat of Value
Spend time with your family on Shabbat and let them know how valuable they…
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02/23/2017
Talk with Knowledge
Don't hesitate to speak honestly and respectfully about Jewish beliefs.
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02/23/2017
The Trouble with Casual Blasphemy
On February 23, 1658, Jacob Lumbrozo was brought before a judge in the…
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02/22/2017
A Little Lox
A bagel with lox and a nice schmear of cream cheese may be, to some, the…
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02/22/2017
Fresh Fish
Remember to check fish for fins and scales before purchasing to eat.
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02/21/2017
The Story of Kurt Eisner
Did you know that there was a Jewish head of a German State in early 20th…
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02/20/2017
President Woodrow Wilson and the Jews
In honor of Presidents Day, Jewish Treats presents a quick look at the…
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02/17/2017
Um, What Day Is It?
Living in the “Age of Information,” it is hard to imagine a person not…
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02/17/2017
Weekly Knowledge
Keep a Jewish calendar in a convenient place to check what time Shabbat…
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02/16/2017
It’s All In How You Go
Living a Jewish life does not just happen on holidays or Shabbat or when…
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02/16/2017
A Modest Approach
Be conscientious to behave with appropriate modesty in every situation.
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02/15/2017
The Story of Irena Sendler
Despite the fact that Irena Sendler was recognized in 1967 by the Yad…
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02/15/2017
Protecting History
Share stories of Holocaust heroes and survivors that you know.
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02/14/2017
With This Ring…
The traditional Jewish wedding band is remarkable only in its particular…
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02/14/2017
Simcha Happy
When attending a wedding, remember to focus on bringing joy to the bride…
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02/13/2017
What’s Yiddish for Radio?
World Radio Day (February 13) was created by UNESCO in order to honor the…
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