Jewish Treats

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    07/15/2013

    Sponsoring Columbus

    Queen Isabella of Castile and King Ferdinand of Aragon are, without…

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    07/15/2013

    Last Meal

    Before the fast begins at sundown, eat seudah hamafseket, a simple (1…

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    07/14/2013

    Mourning Jerusalem: A Brief History of the First Temple

    On Tuesday, Jews all over the world will observe the fast of Tisha…

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    07/14/2013

    Mourning Jerusalem: A Brief History of the Second Temple

    The Babylonian Exile that followed the destruction of the First Temple…

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    07/14/2013

    History Book

    Stop by the library and pick up a book on the fascinating history of…

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    07/12/2013

    Shabbat Chazon

    This Shabbat is Shabbat Chazon, the Sabbath of the Vision…

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    07/12/2013

    Shabbat Reflections

    This Shabbat, spend some time discussing the significance of the Nine Days…

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    07/11/2013

    Cheer Up The Lonely

    The most frequently cited reason for the destruction of the Second Temple…

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    07/11/2013

    Meaningful Minutes

    When you see a neighbor outside, take a moment to say "Good day" and make…

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    07/10/2013

    The Tribe of Gad

    As the ancestors of the tribes of Israel, the lives and personalities of…

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    07/10/2013

    P.O.V.

    If you are involved in a disagreement, take a moment to try and see things…

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    07/09/2013

    A Failed Bid For Asylum

    Political intrigue has been part of statehood since the formation of the…

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    07/09/2013

    No Secrets

    During the summer season, make certain to speak with the children in your…

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    07/08/2013

    The Death of Aaron

    In every generation, there are men and women who truly make an impact on…

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    07/08/2013

    Peace Process

    Today is the first day of the "Nine Days" (leading up to Tisha b'Av), when…

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    07/05/2013

    The Book of Jeremiah

    The Book of Jeremiah describes the final 40 years of the Kingdom of Judah.……

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    07/05/2013

    Take A Look

    Read the second chapter of the Book of Jeremiah during this Shabbat, the…

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    07/04/2013

    A Jewess in the Revolution

    For a Jew to be a landowner, or the owner of an import and export business,…

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    07/04/2013

    Patriotic Celebration

    Celebrate Independence Day in honor of a country that gives us our right to…

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    07/03/2013

    Place Your Bets

    The Talmud states that professional gamblers are among the four types of…

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    07/03/2013

    Wise Time

    Use your spare time to become involved in a charity or help those in your…

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    07/02/2013

    Did You Say Satan?

    The word Satan derives from the Hebrew satan, literally “hinderer.”…

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    07/02/2013

    Refocus

    Try to think about times of challenge as opportunities for growth. 

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    07/01/2013

    Musical Politicians in Victoria, B.C.

    Lumley and Selim Franklin moved to Victoria, British Columbia, in 1858,…

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    07/01/2013

    Organize

    If you enjoy learning about Judaism, form a group with whom to study…

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    06/28/2013

    Don’t Gotcha!

    All of the 39 m’lachot (creative labors prohibited on Shabbat) are derived…

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    06/28/2013

    Bug Off

    If you are in a situation (at a campground) on Shabbat, use a spray-on bug…

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    06/27/2013

    Moses’ Sons

    The inherent desire to have one’s legacy last into the future is, most…

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    06/27/2013

    Your Guidance

    Demonstrate to your children (or the children in your life) how to love…

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    06/26/2013

    Madagascar and the Jews

    The island of Madagascar has never been the home to a formal Jewish…

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