Jewish Treats

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    09/13/2023

    What’s in a Name?

    Study the five different names of Rosh Hashana and develop a deeper…

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    09/12/2023

    Birthday of the World

    According to Jewish tradition, this Friday night, when Rosh Hashana begins,…

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    09/12/2023

    An Extraordinary View

    Look around you to gain a sense of appreciation for the magnificent details…

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    09/11/2023

    9/11 and Jewish History

    The attack on the continental U.S. homeland on September 11, 2001 changed…

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    09/11/2023

    Reflect on This National Day of Remembrance

    Spend significant time today remembering the events of 9/11 and/or read…

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    09/08/2023

    Literacy

    Today, September 8th, is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and…

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    09/08/2023

    People of the Book

    Instill within your family a sense of the importance for Jewish education…

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    09/07/2023

    Selichot

    In addition to the unique prayer services of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur,…

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    09/07/2023

    Appealing for God’s Mercy

    As we prepare for the upcoming High Holidays, contemplate the words of the…

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    09/06/2023

    A Phoenix in Bnei Brak

    Fifty-four years ago, corresponding to the 20th of Elul, which is today,…

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    09/06/2023

    For the Love of Torah

    Learn how the Ponevezh Yeshiva was built in Bnei Brak, Israel and became an…

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    09/05/2023

    Seeking God in Elul

    In anticipation of the High Holy Days and during the High Holy Days…

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    09/05/2023

    Now’s the Time

    During this particularly auspicious time leading up to Rosh Hashana and Yom…

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    09/04/2023

    Labor, Technology and the Torah

    Labor celebrations have taken place throughout North America since the…

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    09/04/2023

    Respect for Workers

    Study the Torah's laws of the proper treatment of workers to better…

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    09/01/2023

    And Now Let Us Say Amen

    The word “Amen” seems to be one of those words associated with prayer…

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    09/01/2023

    The Significance of Answering Amen

    Don’t miss an opportunity to recite “Amen” to a blessing as it represents…

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    08/31/2023

    Forgiveness: An Elul Treat

    Many feel that the three hardest words to say, in any language are: “I am…

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    08/31/2023

    Time to Say “I’m Sorry”

    In the run-up to the High Holidays, use the month of Elul proactively by…

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    08/30/2023

    Houston Healthcare

    Many cities have Jewish hospitals, but Houston also has a Jewish Institute…

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    08/30/2023

    Offering a Smile

    If you are able, offer to volunteer to visit patients at a local hospital…

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    08/29/2023

    An Interesting Philologist

    Language is considered to be one of the unique characteristics of…

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    08/29/2023

    Choose Your Language

    Keep in mind that the words you choose should reflect the person you want…

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    08/28/2023

    Happy Bow Tie Day

    Today is Bow Tie Day, which is celebrated annually on August 28th. The bow…

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    08/28/2023

    Look Good and Comply with Jewish Law

    Because the long tradition behind Jewish law usually has more grey than…

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    08/25/2023

    Kiss and Make Up

    Today, August 25th, is the anonymously anointed “Kiss and Make Up Day.”…

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    08/25/2023

    Time to Make Amends

    Use the current month of Elul as an opportunity to seek out those you may…

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    08/24/2023

    Burying The Dead

    An unusually large body of Jewish law is concerned with interpersonal…

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    08/24/2023

    Chevra Kadisha

    The Chevra Kadisha (Jewish Burial Society) is a vital volunteer…

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    08/23/2023

    Choose Role Models

    When looking for heroes in popular culture, seek those who have acted in an…

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