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    11/15/2023

    What Are Tefillin?

    The common translation of tefillin is “phylacteries,” which is a Greek word…

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    11/15/2023

    Helping Hand

    If you find or inherit a pair of tefillin, reach out to a local rabbi to…

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    11/14/2023

    Jewish Work in Diabetes

    Today is World Diabetes Day. Not so long ago, diabetes was often thought of…

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    11/14/2023

    Be Healthy!

    Be conscious about how your diet affects your health. Remember, staying…

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    11/13/2023

    Sigd, The Ethiopian Holiday

    While most of the Jews of Ethiopia–the Beta Israel, as the Ethiopian…

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    11/13/2023

    Beta Israel

    Learn about the fascinating customs of the Ethiopian community that has…

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    11/10/2023

    The Three Mitzvot of Sarah

    Jokes about dominant Jewish mothers are abundant and frequent. Perhaps this…

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    11/10/2023

    Know Your Matriarchs

    Study the Torah and its commentaries to appreciate the special qualities…

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    11/09/2023

    Kristallnacht

    Kristallnacht, literally the Night of Crystal, but generally translated as…

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    11/09/2023

    Never Again

    Recent acts of antisemitism and the tragic events that have unfolded in…

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    11/08/2023

    Hail the Holy Pomegranate

    The pomegranate is a funny sort of fruit. Rather than eating the flesh and…

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    11/08/2023

    Pom-Enjoyment

    Make sure to say the proper blessing over your National Pomegranate Month…

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    11/07/2023

    North Star State’s First Jewish Senator

    Rudolph Ely Boschwitz was born on November 7, 1930, in Berlin, Germany to…

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    11/07/2023

    Take Pride

    Learn about distinguished Jewish politicians and appreciate their…

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    11/06/2023

    Spiritual Compass

    Today, November 6th, is yet another odd, seemingly random, holiday that has…

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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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