Jewish Treats
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06/25/2009
Please Say A Prayer
Please say a special prayer today for Gilad Shalit. Today is the third…
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06/24/2009
Pidyon Ha’ben – Redeeming the Firstborn
“You must redeem the firstborn of a person ... when he is one month old,…
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06/24/2009
Even A Grown Up
If you are a firstborn male (as qualified above), ask your parents if you…
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06/23/2009
Wise As Solomon
King Solomon is best known for his brilliance and wisdom, attributes that…
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06/23/2009
Seek Wisdom
If you are uncertain of what to do in a certain situation, seek the advice…
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06/22/2009
The Importance of Dad
Where does a child learn to be a mentsch? From his/her parents! Indeed, in…
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06/22/2009
Thanks Again, Pop!
Father's Day is over, but the Torah teaches us that we should respect and…
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06/19/2009
The Reward of Honoring Shabbat
According to the wisdom of the sages, there is no way to “over-spend” on…
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06/19/2009
Know Your Kosher Fish
When buying fresh fish, make sure it comes from a species with both fins…
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06/18/2009
A Battle For Burial
Do you know who is buried in the Cave of the Patriarchs (Meh'arat…
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06/18/2009
Honor the Dead
There is an old Jewish custom to visit the grave of a loved one on the date…
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06/17/2009
Did You Say Satan?
The word Satan derives from the Hebrew ha’satan, literally “the hinderer.”…
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06/17/2009
Self Analysis
A person should try to understand his/her own motivations as well as the…
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06/16/2009
Celebrating A Daughter
On his 8th day of life, a baby boy has his brit mila (circumcision) and is…
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06/16/2009
Girl Power
When congratulating someone on the birth of a daughter, say more than mazal…
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06/15/2009
War In The Torah
The Torah’s protocols of war begin with the following verse: "When you go…
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06/15/2009
Let It Go
Try to avoid arguments by seeing the other person's point of view.
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06/12/2009
The Bread of the Sabbath
Challah, known to some as "Jewish bread," is one of the essential elements…
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06/11/2009
An Act of True Kindness
Death is one of the unquestionable facts of life. Yet, most people would…
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06/11/2009
Honor The Dead
Inquire if there is a way you can help your local chevra kadisha.
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06/10/2009
Rabban Gamliel II
The old joke “2 Jews -- 3 opinions” is true now, and it was true in the era…
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06/10/2009
Read It
Read through the Amidah, the central prayer of each prayer service, with…
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06/09/2009
Shabbetai Zvi, False Messiah
Born in Smyrna, Turkey, in 1626, Shabbetai Zvi was considered a promising…
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06/09/2009
The Truth Is
Take special note to speak truthfully. Even when you worry that it will…
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06/08/2009
Ezer K’negdo
Today’s Treat begins with a short, sweet story about the great Zaddik of…
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06/08/2009
Positive Feedback
Thank your spouse for something he/she did to challenge you to be a better…
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06/05/2009
Shtreimels and Spodiks
One of the most distinctive pieces of clothing in the diverse world of…
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06/05/2009
Fabric Feelings
To honor Shabbat, wear something that makes you feel like royalty.
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06/04/2009
Majority Rules
After the Torah was given, Moses served as the sole judge of the Jewish…
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