Jewish Treats
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02/27/2015
The Sabbath of Remembering
This Shabbat is Shabbat Parashat Zachor, the Sabbath of…
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02/27/2015
Aishet Chayil and Esther
On Friday nights it is customary to sing a selection of verses from the…
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02/27/2015
Hearing It
Try to hear the portion of Parashat Zachor read this Shabbat.
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02/26/2015
Haman’s History
According to the narrative in the Book of Esther, Haman’s plot to destroy…
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02/25/2015
The Tribe of Menashe
As descendants of the original 12 sons of Israel, the lives and…
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02/25/2015
Blessings
Share blessings and positive thoughts with all of the loved ones in your…
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02/24/2015
In Uniform
The role played by dress codes is a topic that, every few years, sparks…
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02/24/2015
Your Clothes
Be aware of the image that you project with the clothing that you choose.
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02/23/2015
The Founder of the House of Rothschild
The name Rothschild echoes with a sense of wealth and fame. The House of…
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02/23/2015
All Around the World
When you travel, take advantage of the international Jewish community and…
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02/20/2015
When Adar Begins
The month of Adar, the twelfth month of the Jewish calendar…
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02/20/2015
Joy
Infuse your Shabbat celebration with the joy of today's Rosh Chodesh……
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02/19/2015
What Wood
A large portion of the Book of Exodus describes the lengthy instructions…
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02/18/2015
The Little Terror
While some athletes are known to be Jewish only because of their…
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02/17/2015
Kindness Without Fanfare
There is a fascinating story in the Talmud that demonstrates the importance…
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02/17/2015
All the Time
Make a conscious effort to include random acts of kindness into your…
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02/16/2015
Theodore Roosevelt and the Jews
This year’s Presidents Day Treat presents a brief overview of the positive…
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02/13/2015
Just a Half Shekel
This Shabbat is Parashat Shekalim (shekels). The Torah portion…
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02/12/2015
The Tribe of Ephraim
As descendants of the original 12 sons of Israel, the lives and…
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02/12/2015
Peace Man
Go out of your way to foster peace among your colleagues and co-workers.
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02/11/2015
The Remote Inventor
In honor of National Inventor’s Day, Jewish Treats presents a short…
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02/10/2015
Find Out
If someone asks you a question about Judaism, and you are uncertain of the…
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02/09/2015
Oh My Achin’ Tooth
On some lists of quaint holidays celebrated in the month of February, today…
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