Jewish Treats

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    11/06/2023

    Which Way to Jerusalem?

    Before beginning the Amidah, the silent devotion, it is customary to…

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    11/03/2023

    Keeping Ethical

    Pirkei Avot is commonly translated as "Ethics of Our Fathers" because many…

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    11/03/2023

    Good Neighbors

    When considering a move to a new home, be sure to do your due diligence and…

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    11/02/2023

    The Jews of Panama

    The history of the Jews in Panama is similar to Jewish history in other…

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    11/02/2023

    Celebrate Jewish Distinctiveness

    While living in the diaspora among different cultures, we need to be…

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    11/01/2023

    Three Steps Forward, Three Steps Back

    While Jewish prayer has many aspects that are introspective, prayer is also…

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    11/01/2023

    Meaningful Steps

    When taking three steps forward to begin the Amidah, the silent devotion,…

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    10/31/2023

    His Tricks Were Quite a Treat

    It is commonly acknowledged that the magician and escape artist Harry…

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    10/31/2023

    Follow the Artistic Accomplishment of Jewish Performers

    Many Jews have been trailblazers in the entertainment industry. Take pride…

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    10/30/2023

    The Chazon Ish

    Rabbi Avraham Yeshaya Karelitz, known as the Chazon Ish, was considered to…

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    10/30/2023

    Jewish Leaders to Emulate

    Study the history of sages recognized as religious leaders of the Jewish…

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    10/27/2023

    Name Change

    It is not a coincidence that cultures around the world share a belief in…

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    10/27/2023

    Offer Assistance

    If you are told that someone’s Hebrew name has been changed or that a…

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    10/26/2023

    Living in The Pinch

    In honor of National Tennessee Day, Jewish Treats presents a brief history…

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    10/26/2023

    Local History

    If you’re planning a trip to Memphis, be sure to research the Jewish…

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    10/25/2023

    For Yourself

    One of the arguments posed by those opposed to organized religion is that…

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    10/25/2023

    Embrace it!

    Explore Jewish life and embrace your heritage.

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    10/24/2023

    The Flying Rabbi

    On October 24, 2011, a memorial to 14 Jewish chaplains of the United States…

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    10/24/2023

    Incredible Selfless Dedication

    Take a moment to acknowledge the selfless dedication of the chaplains who…

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    10/23/2023

    Yonah of Geronah

    It is a fact of history that students have frequently been at the center of…

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    10/23/2023

    True Jewish Heroism

    Follow the lead of Rabbi Yonah of Geronah and acknowledge wrongdoing by…

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    10/20/2023

    All-American Giver

    Mervin Pregulman earned his initial fame as a college football star, but…

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    10/20/2023

    American Appreciation

    Take a moment to appreciate the privilege of living in a Malchut Shel…

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    10/19/2023

    Original Vegetarianism: Where’s The Beef?

    Adam and Eve were vegetarians. When God placed Adam in the Garden of Eden,…

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    10/19/2023

    Elevate Your Food

    No matter what you eat, think about where it came from and consider how you…

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    10/18/2023

    Jabotinsky

    When Vladimir Yevgenyevich Zhabotinsky was born on October 18, 1880, in…

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    10/18/2023

    Make a Difference Now!

    Support the State of Israel through prayer, giving tzedaka, charity to…

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    10/17/2023

    A Man of Courage Honored

    In 2001, it was recognized that in the course of American history, numerous…

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    10/17/2023

    Honor Them

    Honor the valiant members of the military who have, and continue to serve,…

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    10/16/2023

    The Month of Mar-Cheshvan

    Today is Rosh Chodesh Mar-Cheshvan, the first day of the month of…

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