Jewish Treats
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01/30/2014
Being Great
When you think of ways you might develop your character, write them down to…
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01/29/2014
This From Kansas
The majority of the territory of what is now the state of Kansas was…
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01/29/2014
Feeling Better?
When a friend is ill, call to see if he or she is feeling better.
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01/28/2014
Our Cherubs
This time of year, late January, the fat little cupids that line the store…
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01/28/2014
A Closer Presence
Fostering positive interactions is one way to draw the Divine Presence…
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01/27/2014
International Holocaust Memorial Day
Speak of the Holocaust and the first word that many think of is Auschwitz.…
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01/27/2014
Honor Them
As time moves forward, keep the memories of the victims of the Holocaust…
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01/24/2014
Come My Beloved
The Talmud (Shabbat 116a) describes how the sages would greet Shabbat:…
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01/24/2014
Greet Shabbat
Be aware of what time Shabbat starts and greet Shabbat with joy. Click here…
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01/23/2014
Under The Apple Tree
Today is National Pie Day, and if you base fact upon popular idioms, then…
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01/23/2014
Think Before You Bite
Think about the many benefits of your food before eating (and don't forget…
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01/22/2014
Indirect Damages
“An eye for an eye” (Exodus 21:24) is one of the most commonly quoted…
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01/22/2014
For The Safety of Others
If you are a home owner, make certain to clear debris or fill in any…
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01/21/2014
Australian Pride
Among the Australian Jewish community, Sir Isaac Isaacs (1855-1948) was a…
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01/21/2014
Manner Minding
Make an effort to be conscientious and hold the door for the person behind…
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01/20/2014
Honoring King
“The Hebrew prophets belong to all people because their concepts of justice…
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01/17/2014
Jethro’s Tell
Great leaders are often those who are able to accept criticism. It seems to…
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01/16/2014
Plant Trees
Celebrate Tu b'Shvat by helping to plant trees in Israel through the Jewish…
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01/15/2014
Tu b’Shevat is Coming
While it has been a difficult winter for many of us, it may be time to look…
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01/15/2014
Foods of Tu b’Shevat
This Thursday, Jews around the world celebrate Tu B'Shevat, the…
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01/15/2014
Feast of Fruits
Include some of the "Seven Species of the Lands of Israel" in your meal…
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01/14/2014
The Foundation Commandment
“I am the Lord your God.” These are the opening words of the first of the…
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01/14/2014
Look For
Make a conscious effort to see God in the world around you. Journal the…
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01/13/2014
Hail the Accuser
In the era of social media, it is an almost everyday occurrence to be asked…
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01/10/2014
The Shabbat of Song
Music speaks to the heart, and, not surprisingly, the heart often speaks…
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01/10/2014
Winter Solace
If the winter is starting to affect your spirits, try singing praises to…
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