Jewish Treats
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12/04/2012
Konrad Zegota – Saving Lives
Have you heard of Konrad Zegota, responsible for saving thousands of Jewish…
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12/04/2012
Look On It
Don't look away when a neighbor is having a problem. Even if you are…
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12/03/2012
No More Nightmares
There are many causes for bad dreams: anxiety, stress, indigestion, and,…
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11/30/2012
Shabbat Shabbaton – Complete Rest
In Exodus 31:14-17, the Torah once again reminds the Jewish people to keep…
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11/30/2012
Activities of Rest
This Shabbat, spend the afternoon with family and friends.
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11/29/2012
Tombstone
In Judaism, the dead are given great respect. One important tradition that…
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11/29/2012
Special Visit
Make an effort to visit the graves of your relatives, to bring solace to…
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11/28/2012
The Tribe of Reuben
As the forefathers of the twelve tribes of Israel, the lives and…
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11/27/2012
For National Novel Writing Month: Laura Z.
Although three of her published novels were structured around a Jewish…
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11/27/2012
Inspired Gifts
This Chanukah, share your favorite Jewish writers with your friends and…
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11/26/2012
A-Hunting We Won’t Go
Ah, Fall. The crisp air, the beautiful foliage and, for those who live in…
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11/26/2012
Second Helping
Wrap up your holiday left overs and bring them to a local food shelter.…
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11/23/2012
A Poet from the Ashes
"There is nothing in the world for which a poet will give up writing, not…
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11/23/2012
Shabbat Poems
This Shabbat, enjoy some ancient poetry by reading some Psalms.
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11/22/2012
Food Blessings
Use the following link to recite the blessings over the food you are…
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11/22/2012
It’s Not a Big Chicken
If there is one thing that is guaranteed to be in supermarkets in November,…
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11/21/2012
Turkey’s Pheasant Roots
Of all the foods that could have become the feature food of America’s…
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11/21/2012
Blessings, Blessings, Blessings
This Thanksgiving, give thanks to God for all of your blessings.
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11/20/2012
Judah, Son of Jacob
When Judah, the fourth son of Leah and Jacob, was born, Leah said, “This…
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11/20/2012
Thanksgiving Talk
At your Thanksgiving meal, use ideas from the Torah as conversation…
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11/19/2012
Kosher Salt
The term “kosher” does not usually refer to a style of cuisine, but rather…
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11/19/2012
Thanksgiving Choice
At your Thanksgiving meal, use ideas from the Torah as conversation…
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11/16/2012
Rabbi Aharon Kotler
Rabbi Aharon Kotler, whose 50th yahrtzeit is today, arrived in the United…
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11/16/2012
Weekend’s Work
As you prepare for next week's Thanksgiving holiday, consider purchasing a…
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11/15/2012
A Treat For World Philosophy Day
Philosophy is defined by dictionary.com as "the rational investigation of…
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11/15/2012
On Smoking
Today is National Smoke Out Day. Click here to learn the Jewish opinion on…
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11/14/2012
Sweet
"There is always room for sweet things." Although this quote comes straight…
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11/14/2012
You Are What You eat
Making healthy food choices is part of the mitzvah of maintaining your…
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