Jewish Treats
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04/06/2016
Kind Friend
Remember that sometimes keeping someone company is a true act of kindness.
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04/05/2016
Asking for Prayers
People network for many different reasons. Some people use networking to…
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04/05/2016
Say a Little Prayer
Never hesitate to pray for one in need, even if it is just uttering an…
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04/04/2016
A Sci-Fi Wonder
If you are not familiar with science fiction writer Stanley G. Weinbaum…
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04/04/2016
Creator of Spring’s Beauty
As spring unfolds its beauty, take a moment to express gratitude to God.
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04/01/2016
How Now, Red Cow
Every year, on the first or second Shabbat following Purim, a special…
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03/31/2016
Sand, Sun and Jewish History
In 1917, Saint Croix, Saint John and Saint Thomas (as well as the smaller…
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03/31/2016
Simple Places
While exotic locations are interesting, explore the history of the Jewish…
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03/30/2016
Parts of the Soul
Have you ever wondered about the idea of a soul? It is a word that implies…
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03/30/2016
Grow Your Soul
Try to make choices that are good for all parts of your soul.
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03/29/2016
For Seafood Lovers
If a fish dish is something that tantalizes your taste-buds, you might…
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03/29/2016
Fish List
If you enjoy fish, ask your local rabbi for a list of kosher species.
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03/28/2016
No Foretelling Death
The Talmud in Pesachim 54b lists the day of one’s death as the…
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03/25/2016
Purim Again
Unique to the Jewish calendar, Purim is actually observed on different days…
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03/25/2016
Aishet Chayil and Esther
On Friday nights it is customary to sing a selection of verses from the…
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03/25/2016
Shabbat Joy
Take the joyous spirit of Purim into your Shabbat celebration.
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03/24/2016
Power of Propaganda
In the last decade, there has been a noted increase in anti-Semitism,…
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03/24/2016
The Purim Story in Under 300 Words
At the end of a 180-day feast, the King of Persia-Medea, Achashverosh,…
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03/23/2016
May His Name Be Erased
“Purim Holiday/Purim Holiday/A big holiday for the JewsMasks and…
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03/23/2016
Purim Commitment
What does the holiday of Purim have to do with Jews reconnecting to their…
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03/23/2016
Night Reading
Find out what time your local synagogues are reading Megillah tonight and…
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03/22/2016
Fast of Esther
"Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast for…
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03/22/2016
Viewing Vashti
She was raised a royal princess, he was raised in the stables. Vashti the…
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03/21/2016
Hamantashen History
If you are active on Jewish social media, whether on Facebook, Twitter,…
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03/21/2016
Her Other Name
Do you have a Hebrew name that’s different than your legal name? The custom…
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03/21/2016
Try It
Try your hand at baking hamantashen, and don't hesitate to be creative with…
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