Jewish Treats
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12/20/2010
What’s in the Book: Ezekiel
The 48 chapters of the Book of Ezekiel are filled with wondrous visions.…
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12/17/2010
Fasting on Friday
The general rule of Jewish fast days is that they cannot occur on Friday.…
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12/17/2010
Shabbat Conversation
At your Shabbat dinner, discuss why today's fast was meaningful.
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12/16/2010
The Source of Leadership
Great leaders can move mountains...or at least, masses of people. Ezra the…
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12/16/2010
Fast Tomorrow
The Fast of the Tenth of Tevet is tomorrow. Refrain from eating or drinking…
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12/15/2010
To Dust You Will Return
Death is a big business, and the business of the funeral industry is geared…
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12/15/2010
Make It Known
Let those close to you (next of kin) know your burial preferences.
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12/14/2010
Naphtali, Son of Jacob
After four years of marriage and desperate to have a child, Rachel gave her…
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12/14/2010
Snow Run
Get involved in indoor exercise for the winter. Remember, taking care of…
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12/13/2010
Always A Jew
There are certain renowned figures in history whose relationship with their…
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12/13/2010
Translated Heritage
Read a translation of Heine’s works that reflect his Jewish heritage (The…
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12/10/2010
The World To Come
This world is like the eve of Shabbat, and Olam Habah (the World to Come)…
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12/10/2010
Advanced Preparation
This world is like a lobby before Olam Habah (Ethics of the Fathers 4:16)…
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12/09/2010
My Father, Our Father
Many well-known Jewish songs are based on words from the Bible. While a…
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12/08/2010
Putting Chanukah In Perspective
Tonight we will light the final Chanukah candles. Let us take just a few…
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12/08/2010
Eighth Night
Tonight is the last night of Chanukah. Discuss with your friends or family…
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12/07/2010
A Maccabee Who’s Who
Mattityahu (Mattathias): A High Priest descended from the Hasmonean line,…
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12/07/2010
A Gift To Give
When giving Chanukah presents, add a touch of Jewish education by attaching…
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12/06/2010
Chanukah Yum
While Jewish holidays are known for their food (except Yom Kippur, of…
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12/03/2010
Spin The Dreidel
I have a little dreidel I made it out of clay And when it’s dry and ready…
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12/03/2010
Dreidel Dance
See who among your family or friends can spin the dreidel longest.
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12/02/2010
Beauty and The Greeks
What does Noah’s son Yaphet have to do with the story of Chanukah and the…
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12/02/2010
It’s Chanukah
Today is the first day of Chanukah (the first candle was lit last night).…
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12/01/2010
Rock Of Ages
“Rock of Ages let our song / Praise thy saving power / Thou amidst the…
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12/01/2010
First Night
Tonight is the first night of Chanukah, so celebrate the lighting of the…
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12/01/2010
Special For Chanukah: The Chanukah Blessings
On the first night of Chanukah, one candle/light is placed on the far right…
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11/30/2010
The Bond of Brothers
Caring for the psychological well-being of children (and adults) is of…
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