Jewish Treats

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    02/11/2016

    Inventor Edwin Land

    In honor of National Inventor’s Day, Jewish Treats presents a brief…

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    02/11/2016

    On Film

    If you enjoy photography, use your hobby to record Jewish life.

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    02/10/2016

    Leap Year

    The Gregorian solar calendar used by the Western world, is based on the…

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    02/10/2016

    For the New Month

    Prepare something special for dinner in honor of Rosh Chodesh.

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    02/09/2016

    New Hampshire’s Jewish History

    As Americans await the outcome of today’s New Hampshire primary, Jewish…

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    02/09/2016

    Pool Support

    Find out how you can support your local community mikveh. 

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    02/08/2016

    Grape Clusters and Rabbi Jossie

    Rabbi Jossie (Joseph) ben Joezer was a Talmudic sage whose life marked the…

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    02/07/2016

    Beyond Atitude

    Don't let someone else's attitude keep you from doing what you know is…

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    02/05/2016

    Shabbat Shabbaton

    In Exodus 31:14-17, the Torah once again reminds the Jewish people to keep…

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    02/05/2016

    Traditions

    Create Shabbat traditions with your family and friends.

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    02/04/2016

    Shirt Off The Back

    There are two common, related idioms that have distinct and opposite…

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    02/04/2016

    Credit To

    Refrain from judging the financial situations of others.

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    02/03/2016

    Donated By

    Have you ever wondered why there are so many plaques and nameplates in…

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    02/03/2016

    Acknowledged

    Make it a point to express appreciation for big things and everyday things.

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    02/02/2016

    Making it Kosher

    If you have ever researched how to make a kitchen kosher, you might have…

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    02/01/2016

    National Freedom Day

    Not many people are aware that today, February 1st, is National Freedom Day…

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    02/01/2016

    Free To Thank

    Articulate the gratitude you feel living in a country that values freedom.

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    01/29/2016

    Rabban Yochanan ben Zakkai and the City of Yavne

    Rabban Yochanan ben Zakkai lived during the tumultuous times when the…

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    01/29/2016

    Shabbat Warmth

    Start your Shabbat meal with some nice warm chicken soup. 

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    01/28/2016

    Accepting Wisdom

    “Ben Zoma said: ‘Who is wise? One who learns from all people, as it is said…

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    01/28/2016

    Honoring Jewish Treats

    If you enjoy Jewish Treats, join NJOP in honoring Jewish Treat's…

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    01/27/2016

    Local Heroes

    In honor of International Holocaust Memorial Day, which is observed on the…

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    01/27/2016

    Hear Them

    Make an effort to hear the stories of local Holocaust survivors.

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    01/26/2016

    Nice and Simple

    It is a fairly well-known fact that there is a traditional Jewish dress…

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    01/26/2016

    Closet Close

    Cull your closet for any clothes that you feel don't fit your image.

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    01/25/2016

    Terrific Trees

    In honor of the New Year of Trees (Tu b'Shevat), Jewish…

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    01/25/2016

    Foods of Tu b’Shevat

    Today, Jews around the world celebrate Tu B'Shevat, the new year…

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    01/25/2016

    Delightful Fruits

    Enjoy one of the special fruits of the land of Israel in honor of Tu…

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    01/24/2016

    Tu b’Shevat is Coming

    While it may seem as if winter has just begun, it may be time to look…

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    01/24/2016

    Spring Inspired

    Let the idea that spring is coming infuse you with joy and help you find…

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