Jewish Treats

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    10/16/2023

    Time to Focus

    Since the new month of Mar-Cheshvan does not contain any Jewish holidays,…

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    10/13/2023

    Add Light!

    Looking at this week's horrific events in Israel and the tragic loss of…

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    10/13/2023

    Light Shabbat Candles!

    Add light to your home by lighting Shabbat candles later today.

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    10/12/2023

    Ezer K’Negdo

    Today’s Treat begins with a short, sweet story about the great Tzaddik of…

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    10/12/2023

    Life Partner

    Treat your partner like an extension of yourself. If you are single, still…

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    10/11/2023

    Prayers for Israeli Soldiers

    These are difficult days for the Jewish people. Vivid print descriptions…

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    10/11/2023

    Taking Responsibility

    Take a moment to add a prayer on behalf of the Israeli soldiers who are in…

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    10/10/2023

    A Meaningful Act of Kindness

    We are all at a loss of how to deal with the tragic unfolding events in…

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    10/10/2023

    Time to Act

    Don't sit on the sidelines. There's much we can do to help our brothers and…

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    10/09/2023

    Israel Under Fire

    Once again, the State of Israel is under siege having been attacked by…

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    10/09/2023

    Let’s Do Our Part

    Each member of the Jewish community has a critical role to play in support…

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    10/06/2023

    Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah

    Tonight starts the holiday of Shemini Atzeret, literally the "Gathering of…

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    10/06/2023

    Chag Sameach

    NJOP and Jewish Treats wish our friends and followers a hearty Chag Sameach…

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    10/05/2023

    The Great Hoshana

    Rosh Hashana is known as the Day of Judgment (Yom Hadin), the day on which…

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    10/05/2023

    Grab the Opportunity

    Perform an extra good deed or mitzvah on Hoshana Rabbah to improve your…

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    10/04/2023

    Vanity of Vanities

    Most people are unknowingly familiar with the beginning of the third…

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    10/04/2023

    This is the Season

    Please click here to study Kohelet over Chol Hamoed Sukkot to keep the joy…

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    10/03/2023

    Singing Praises

    “…The prophets of the Jewish people ordained that the Hallel be recited on…

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    10/03/2023

    Holiday Music

    One of the ways to celebrate the Jewish holidays, especially Sukkot, the…

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    10/02/2023

    The Sukkot Hoshanot Service

    Walk into a traditional synagogue in the middle of morning services during…

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    10/02/2023

    Sukkot Across America

    Click here to find out if a location near you will be participating in…

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    09/29/2023

    Everyone Does the Wave

    One of the main mitzvot of the holiday of Sukkot is the waving of the Four…

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    09/29/2023

    Joined Together as One

    Recognize that the significance of picking up the Four Species together at…

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    09/28/2023

    Ushpeezin (pronounced Oo’shpee’zin)

    During the festival of Sukkot, the sukkah is intended to be our home. For…

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    09/28/2023

    Make Everyone Feel Welcome

    Aside from welcoming the Ushpeezin, the seven shepherds of Israel to your…

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    09/27/2023

    The Perfect Species

    At this time of the year, Jews around the globe head out in search of the…

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    09/27/2023

    Shopping Time

    Contact your synagogue or local Jewish community center to find a location…

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    09/26/2023

    Build Your Own Sukkah

    Webster’s Dictionary defines a Tabernacle as a temporary dwelling, which is…

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    09/26/2023

    Build it and They Will Come

    Enhance your celebration of the joyous holiday of Sukkot by building your…

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    09/22/2023

    Whoever Is Wise

    “Return, O Israel, for you have stumbled in your sin” (Hosea 14:2). Let’s…

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