Jewish Treats

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    09/28/2014

    The Fast of Gedaliah (Tzom Gedaliah)

    The Fast of Gedaliah is observed to commemorate the murder of Gedaliah the…

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    09/28/2014

    From Holy God To Holy King

    On Rosh Hashana, God judges the world (and all the people therein), but…

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    09/24/2014

    Tashlich

    The Rosh Hashana tashlich ceremony is a tradition that is dear…

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    09/24/2014

    Annulment of Vows

    "I swear that this time I will lose weight""I am going to pray every…

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    09/24/2014

    To You and Yours

    NJOP and Jewish Treats wishes you and yours a healthy and happy new…

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    09/23/2014

    A Day Without Sleep

    While Rosh Hashana is frequently translated as “new year,” the literal…

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    09/23/2014

    Remembering the Akeida

    In neither of the two Torah references to the holiday of Rosh Hashana…

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    09/23/2014

    Rest Ahead

    Go to bed early to have the best focus going into the new year.

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    09/22/2014

    Symbolic Foods

    Since Rosh Hashana is the Day of Judgment, it is customary to…

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    09/22/2014

    Shofar Shorts

    The shofar is one of the most recognizable symbols of Rosh Hashana.…

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    09/22/2014

    Menu for the New Year

    Be creative and incorporate traditional foods such as apples, honey and…

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    09/21/2014

    God’s Secret Things

    In a less than a week, Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, will be…

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    09/21/2014

    Holiday Greetings

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    09/21/2014

    Best Wishes

    When you run into a friend, don't forget to wish them a good new year…

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    09/19/2014

    The Light of the First Day

    “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Now the earth was…

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    09/19/2014

    Selichot

    In addition to the unique prayer services of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur,…

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    09/19/2014

    Guided

    Use the Divine light within you to guide you in your actions.

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    09/18/2014

    The Three Ts

    On Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur we declare: "Repentance, prayer and charity…

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    09/18/2014

    Five Names of Rosh Hashana

    In Jewish tradition, Rosh Hashana has several names that can help us…

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    09/18/2014

    Now Is The Time

    If you have determined behaviors you wish to change in the new year, set up…

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    09/17/2014

    Article VI

    September 17 is Constitution Day, in honor of the ratification of the…

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    09/17/2014

    National Gratitude

    As the High Holidays begin, be grateful for living in a country that…

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    09/16/2014

    Returning

    One of the dominant themes of the High Holiday season is repentance. In…

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    09/16/2014

    To Do

    Repenting, prayer and charity are the three keys to a successful new…

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    09/15/2014

    Yente the Yiddish Writer

    Yiddish literature entered its modern era in the 1860s, when Jewish writers…

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    09/15/2014

    Enjoy the Classics

    Read Yiddish literature (in translation) to get a flavor of the lost world…

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    09/12/2014

    Property Lines

    Building permits, site surveys, inspectors and codes are all part of the…

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    09/12/2014

    Honesty

    Be honest in your dealings with all people. 

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    09/11/2014

    The First Moshav

    Have you ever been to a kibbutz?  If you have toured Israel, or…

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    09/11/2014

    Family Life

    As the holiday season gets busy, be considerate of the needs of your…

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