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07/15/2009
It Was An Accident
A man loses control of his car when his tire is punctured by a nail and…
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07/15/2009
Oh, Sorry!
If you accidentally knock into someone or step on a person's toe, make a…
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07/14/2009
“Justice, Justice Shall You Pursue”
The directive to create a judicial system is set out in Deuteronomy…
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07/14/2009
Judge Not
Do not judge others on their appearances. Give them a chance to speak for…
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07/13/2009
Reuben, Son of Jacob
Our forefather Jacob’s departing words to his firstborn son were: “Reuben,…
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07/13/2009
Give A Seat
When riding on public transportation, actively look for opportunities to…
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07/10/2009
The Three Weeks
“When Av enters, we must lessen our rejoicing,” declare the Talmudic sages…
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07/10/2009
If I Forget Thee…
During the Three Weeks, place a picture of Jerusalem somewhere visible to…
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07/09/2009
Seventeenth of Tammuz: End of the Tamid Offering
In the year that the Israelites left Egypt, on the 17th day of Tammuz,…
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07/09/2009
Fasting
If you were unable to fast or unaware that today was a fast day, take a…
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07/08/2009
The Laws of Inheritance
The Torah’s listing of the laws of the inheritance are quite brief, a mere…
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07/08/2009
Preparations
Purchase a plot in a Jewish cemetery. While it may feel morbid and…
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07/07/2009
Man and Woman
G-d created the Adam in His own image, in the image of G-d He created him,…
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07/07/2009
Take Up A Cause
Choose a charity to support and put a tzedakah (charity) box somewhere…
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07/06/2009
Torah And The Stars
The Torah is considered to be the blueprint of the entire creation. It is…
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07/06/2009
Try and Count
Stand outside on a clear night and observe the stars and the planets. This…
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07/06/2009
Jews and the American Revolution
In 1776, there were approximately 2,000 Jews in America. This rather small…
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07/06/2009
It’s the law
Obey the laws of the country in which you live...it's a mitzvah!
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07/02/2009
Curses Turned To Blessings
“How glorious are your tents, Jacob, your dwellings, Israel. As valleys…
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07/02/2009
Compliments
Find words of praise for people to whom you have trouble being friendly.
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07/01/2009
Happy Anniversary Jewish Treats
Jewish Treats has just celebrated our 1 year anniversary. In the course of…
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07/01/2009
The First Jewish Senator
David Croll was the First Jewish Senator -- of Canada. Having served as the…
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07/01/2009
Yard Work
Keep your yard or hedge trimmed so that you don't create a hazard for…
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06/30/2009
It’s All In The Timing
When setting out to conquer the Promised Land, the Israelites' first…
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06/30/2009
Small Miracles
Appreciate the small miracles in your life: like the time when a friend…
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06/29/2009
Boom! Flash!
There’s nothing quite as spectacular on a hot, humid summer day as a…
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06/29/2009
Raining Kindness
While waiting for the bus in the rain, offer to share your umbrella with…
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06/26/2009
Challah Is Taken
The Hebrew word "challah" does not actually mean bread, but rather refers…
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06/26/2009
Surprise a Neighbor
If you're making challah, make an extra one to give to an elderly neighbor.
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06/25/2009
What Is Chabad?
Chabad-Lubavitch is a chassidic movement founded by Rabbi Schneur Zalman of…
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