Jewish Treats
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06/26/2013
On Hand
Try and keep a few single dollars on hand to distribute for charity.
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06/25/2013
The End of the Tamid Offering
In the year that the Israelites left Egypt, on the 17th day of Tammuz,…
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06/25/2013
The Three Weeks
“When Av enters, we must lessen our rejoicing,” declare the Talmudic sages…
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06/25/2013
Contemplate
Whether you are able to fast today or not, take a few moments and…
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06/24/2013
The Fast of the 17th of Tammuz
Everyone knows about Yom Kippur. There are, however, several other fast…
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06/24/2013
Nu, Don’t Eat
A popular joke: Most Jewish holidays can be subsumed under the pithy…
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06/24/2013
Prepare Today
Prepare today for tomorrow's fast by drinking a lot of water.
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06/21/2013
Cycles of Seasons
While the Jewish calendar is lunar based, meaning that each month is…
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06/21/2013
So Solstice
If the sun is shining today, go out and celebrate summer weather (and…
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06/20/2013
Love and Hate
The juxtaposition between love and hate is fascinating. The relationship…
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06/20/2013
Turn It Around
If you are experiencing a feeling of hate, start trying to be nice to that…
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06/19/2013
Dear Yenta: The Matchmaker (Shadchan)
“Matchmaker, matchmaker / Look through your book / And make me a perfect…
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06/19/2013
It’s Who You Know
If you know a nice Jewish guy for a nice Jewish gal, make a casual…
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06/18/2013
Waterloo Waterlooplein
On June 18, 1815, Napoleon and his armies were defeated by the Seventh…
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06/18/2013
Share The Pride
If you discover Jewish roots to a custom or location, share that…
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06/17/2013
Something Extra In Your Lettuce?
Here’s a delicious sounding salad: romaine lettuce, spinach, cauliflower,…
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06/17/2013
Healthy Lunch
Take a few extra moments and prepare a healthy lunch for your day.
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06/16/2013
The Importance of Dad
In honor of Father's Day, Jewish Treats presents this classic…
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06/14/2013
Excuse Me, Is It Possible…
“Don’t be chutzpadik” is the modern Hebrew equivalent of the classic…
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06/14/2013
Word Watch
When speaking to your parents or grandparents, be careful not only of the…
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06/13/2013
Not For Pride
The sayings of Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) often capture the ethic…
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06/13/2013
Careful In Your Way
Make an effort to keep pride from directing your actions.
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06/12/2013
No Cheeseburgers
Why don’t Jews eat meat and milk together? Because the Torah says: “Do not…
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06/12/2013
So Soy
If you crave a cheeseburger, try a veggie burger with cheese or a meat…
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06/11/2013
Traveling Man
When Rabbi Jacob Levi Saphir (1822-1886) was 10, his family moved from…
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06/11/2013
International Exploration
Seek to learn about "foreign" Jewish cultures in order to better understand…
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06/10/2013
No Need To Compare
Studies in comparative religion focus on the similarities of different…
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06/10/2013
It’s Okay To Ask
If you find yourself questioning or questioned about an aspect of Judaism…
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06/07/2013
The Bride’s Shabbat
One of the greatest mitzvot, and one of the most enjoyable, is that of…
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