Jewish Treats

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    02/22/2013

    Aishet Chayil and Esther

    On Friday nights it is customary to sing a selection of verses from the…

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    02/22/2013

    Remember

    If you cannot attend a reading of Parashat Zachor, read it in your home or…

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    02/21/2013

    May His Name Be Erased

    “Purim Holiday/Purim Holiday/A big holiday for the Jews Masks and…

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    02/21/2013

    The Whole Megillah

    Whether it’s a long-winded tale, or a story overloaded with details--it’s…

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    02/21/2013

    Get Into it

    Bring a noisemaker to Megillah reading, but make certain to stop any…

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    02/20/2013

    Fast of Esther

    "Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast for…

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    02/20/2013

    Hester Panim

    One might think that the Book of Esther is a heroic tale about Mordechai…

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    02/20/2013

    For the Fast

    Arrange your schedule for tomorrow so that you can break the fast after…

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    02/19/2013

    The Four Mitzvot of Purim

    This year, Purim will be celebrated on Sunday, February 24th (beginning…

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    02/19/2013

    Costume Time

    Those who first hear about the custom of Purim costumes might assume that…

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    02/18/2013

    Presidentially Approved

    As the only territory completely under the control of the Federal…

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    02/18/2013

    Pre-Purim Prep

    Prepare for this Sunday's Purim celebration by downloading Jewish…

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    02/15/2013

    The Purim Commitment

    What does the holiday of Purim have to do with Jews reconnecting to their…

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    02/15/2013

    Commit To Shabbat

    Commit to your Jewish heritage by celebrating Shabbat.

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    02/14/2013

    Finally Buried

    On the 4th of Adar 1307, the Maharam of Rothenberg was buried in the Jewish…

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    02/14/2013

    Last Dignity

    Provide your loved ones with a proper and dignified Jewish burial. For more…

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    02/13/2013

    Who Was Mordechai?

    There are some people in this world who always seem to be right in the…

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    02/13/2013

    Follow Those Who Know

    Follow the advice of Jossie ben Joezer of Tzeredah, who said: "Let…

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    02/12/2013

    The Purim Story In Under 300 Words

    At the end of a 180-day feast, the King of Persia-Medea, Achashverosh,…

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    02/12/2013

    Jewish Heroines

    Honor Jewish heroines by sharing their stories.

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    02/11/2013

    When Adar Begins

    The month of Adar, the twelfth month of the Jewish calendar…

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    02/11/2013

    Getting Ready

    Purim will be celebrated two weeks from yesterday. Find out what Purim…

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    02/08/2013

    Just A Half Shekel

    This Shabbat is Shabbat Shekalim, the Sabbath of Shekels. The…

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    02/08/2013

    Unity Point

    Wish all of your Jewish friends and colleagues Shabbat Shalom.

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    02/07/2013

    What’s in the Book – Malachi

    The Book of Malachi is the last of the Twelve Prophets, and there is no…

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    02/07/2013

    Mitzvah on the Mark

    When you put effort into performing a mitzvah, make certain that you do it…

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    02/06/2013

    Waiting For Ice Cream

    According to the Talmudic sage Mar Ukva, his father waited an entire day…

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    02/06/2013

    Ice Cream Cravings

    Plan ahead. If you know you will want ice cream, enjoy it early in the day…

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    02/05/2013

    NJOP – A History

    It all began in December 1975, when Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald, then the…

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    02/05/2013

    An Anniversary Gift

    In honor of NJOP's 25th anniversary, help support Jewish Treats, either…

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