Jewish Treats
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07/22/2016
The Fast of the 17th of Tammuz
Everyone knows about Yom Kippur. There are, however, several other fast…
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07/22/2016
Smashing the Tablets
The sages declare that five tragedies occurred on the seventeenth of…
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07/22/2016
Water, Water
Prepare for the fast of the Seventeenth of Tammuz, which begins at sunrise…
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07/21/2016
Hearing About Huldah
Among the many prophets who predicted the destruction of Jerusalem, only…
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07/20/2016
Hearing What You Want to Hear
Every therapist emphasizes the importance of good communication. It sounds…
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07/19/2016
The Jews of Turkey: A Historical Overview
Given Turkey’s proximity to the Land of Israel, it is not surprising that…
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07/19/2016
Turn Toward
Don't hesitate to ask God for the things you want as well as the things…
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07/18/2016
The Missing Hero
According to a hand written document shared by the Soviet Union in 1957,…
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07/18/2016
Honor Heroes
When you learn about someone acting heroically, don't hesitate to talk…
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07/15/2016
A Fast of the Past
In just over a week, on the 17th day of Tammuz, Jews around the world will…
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07/15/2016
Breath of Appreciation
Use the relaxing atmosphere of Shabbat to mediate on all that you have to…
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07/14/2016
How Hot?
At what temperature does water begin to cook? According to Jewish…
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07/14/2016
Attention in the Kitchen
Pay attention to hot items in the kitchen, both for safety and for kashrut.
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07/13/2016
Moshe Sharett
Diplomat, writer and politician, Moshe Sharett (originally Shertok), the…
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07/13/2016
All Around
Strive to be the person who is known to work well with everyone.
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07/12/2016
Wash and Dry
The miracles of modern science have made us aware of the vast world of…
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07/11/2016
Sent Away
If you follow Jewish news, it would be hard not to notice the growing…
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07/08/2016
Benjamin Cardozo
When Benjamin Cardozo (May 24, 1870 - July 9, 1938) was nominated to the…
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07/08/2016
Walk and Talk
If the weather is nice, take a relaxing Shabbat walk with a friend or…
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07/07/2016
A Chocolate Treat
How does a Jewish Treat become a chocolate treat? When the topic of the day…
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07/07/2016
Enjoy It Right
Try some of the many choices of kosher chocolate that's available.
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07/06/2016
Anger Management
Rabbi Moses Maimonides (Rambam) writes that when a person becomes angry, it…
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07/06/2016
Temperment Practice
If there is a situation in which you consistently lose your temper,…
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07/05/2016
The Tosafot Commentaries
One of the most fascinating aspects of Jewish study are the layer upon…
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07/05/2016
Look It Up
Try to look at different commentaries to understand any questions you have…
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07/04/2016
Revolutionary Doctors
At the time of the American Revolution, approximately 2,000 Jews resided in…
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