Jewish Treats

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    12/25/2015

    Twilight

    In Judaism, the day begins and ends at sunset. But defining sunset can be…

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    12/25/2015

    Shabbat Enjoyment

    Enjoy a long, slow Shabbat dinner tonight.

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    12/24/2015

    An Indian Poet

    Nissim Ezekiel was an Indian poet who brought a unique voice to his…

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    12/24/2015

    Extra Time

    If you have time off for the legal holidays, use the time to participate in…

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    12/23/2015

    Said At The End

    The deathbed confession is a classic cinematic moment. It is often at this…

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    12/23/2015

    Time Now

    Don't wait to repent for a misdeed if you recognize that you have done…

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    12/22/2015

    An Earlier Siege

    Today, the tenth of Tevet, is a fast day that commemorates the beginning of…

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    12/22/2015

    Slow

    When you break your fast, eat slowly for better health.

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    12/21/2015

    The Tenth of Tevet

    And it was in the ninth year of [King Zaddekiah’s] reign, in the tenth…

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    12/21/2015

    For Tomorrow

    Prepare for the fast by drinking extra water today.

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    12/18/2015

    End of Year Gift Exchange

    There is a great deal of gift-giving going on at this time of year. Beyond…

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    12/18/2015

    Shabbat Gift

    Take a break, unplug and enjoy the gift of Shabbat.

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    12/17/2015

    Grant’s Gaffe

    While common sense tells us that generalizations and labelling can be…

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    12/17/2015

    Honest Only

    Be honest in all your business dealings, even the one's that seem…

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    12/16/2015

    A Man of His Own

    One does not often hear of a decorated soldier from the United States army…

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    12/16/2015

    Be Firm

    Be firm in your convictions, but willing to hear the opposing…

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    12/15/2015

    Deep in the Caribbean

    The thought of a Caribbean vacation readily arouses lovely fantasies as the…

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    12/15/2015

    Historic Pride

    Be proud of the history of the Jewish community where you live. 

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    12/14/2015

    Putting Chanukah in Perspective

    The events of Chanukah took place about 150 years after the death of…

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    12/14/2015

    A Chanukah Heroine

    Have you ever heard of Yehudit (Judith), the daughter of Yochanan the High…

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    12/14/2015

    At the End

    Clean your menorah before putting it away.

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    12/13/2015

    Chanukah Yum

    While Jewish holidays are known for their food (except Yom Kippur, of…

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    12/13/2015

    A Maccabee’s Who’s Who

    Mattityahu (Mattathias): A High Priest descended from the Hasmonean…

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    12/13/2015

    Do It Different

    Experiment by making latkes with different ingredients.

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    12/11/2015

    The Challenge of Fitting In

    The weekly Torah reading of Mikeitz (Genesis 41:1-44:17), which…

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    12/11/2015

    The Book(s) of Maccabees

    Chanukah is neither directly ordained in the Torah (like Rosh Hashana,…

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    12/11/2015

    Into Shabbat

    Light your Chanukah menorah before your Shabbat candles and use large…

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    12/10/2015

    Beauty and the Greeks

    What does Noah’s son Yephet have to do with the story of Chanukah and the…

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    12/10/2015

    Rock of Ages

    “Rock of Ages let our song / Praise thy saving power / Thou amidst the…

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    12/10/2015

    Chanukah Values

    Prioritize values of kindness, thoughtfulness and morality over physical…

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