Jewish Treats
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03/13/2009
The Red Heifer
Read about the significance of the Parah Adumah (Red Heifer) in honor of…
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03/12/2009
Shabbat Shabbaton – Complete Rest
In Exodus 31:14-17, the Torah once again reminds the Jewish people to keep…
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03/12/2009
Overload
Donate your extra Mishloach Manot candy and baked goods to a women's…
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03/11/2009
Purim! Again…
Unique to the Jewish calendar, Purim is actually observed on different days…
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03/11/2009
If I Forget Thee…
Take a moment to pay homage to the holy city by checking out any one of the…
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03/10/2009
Purim Drinking
"A person should drink on Purim up to the point where they cannot tell the…
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03/10/2009
L’Chaim
Make a L'chaim (toast) in honor of Purim and share one interesting fact…
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03/09/2009
The Purim Story in Under 300 Words
At the end of a 180-day feast, the Persian-Medean King Achashverosh…
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03/09/2009
Boo!
At tonight's Megillah reading, don't forget to drown out the name of Haman,…
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03/06/2009
The Sabbath of Remembering
This Shabbat is Shabbat Parashat Zachor, the Sabbath of “Remembering.” The…
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03/06/2009
Information Please
Find out what time your local synagogue will be reading Parashat Zachor.
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03/05/2009
The Four Mitzvot of Purim
Purim is celebrated on Tuesday, March 10 (beginning at sunset on March 9).…
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03/05/2009
Alms On Hand
Calculate how much you plan on spending for Mishloach Manot and set aside…
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03/04/2009
Five Ways To Prepare
Remember the Sabbath Day (Zachor et yom HaShabbat - Exodus 20:8). This…
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03/04/2009
Something Special
When you purchase a new article of dress clothes, set it aside and wear it…
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03/03/2009
Until 120!
Gertrude Baines, age 114, is currently the oldest living human being. That…
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03/03/2009
Return to Lender
Return any borrowed items for which you no longer have a need.
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03/02/2009
The Whole Megillah
Whether it’s a long-winded tale, or a story overloaded with details--it’s…
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03/02/2009
Getting Ready
Review the story of Purim by reading Megillat Esther. If you don't own a…
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02/27/2009
Come My Beloved
The Talmud (Shabbat 116a) describes how the sages would greet Shabbat:…
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02/27/2009
Come Let Us Greet
Invite a friend to go with you to Friday night services.
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02/26/2009
The Divine Dwelling
In Judaism, there is a strong focus on the city of Jerusalem and the first…
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02/26/2009
In Your Dwelling
Set aside a shelf and build a Jewish library one book at a time.
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02/25/2009
It’s A Segulah
A segulah is an action that is reputed to lead to a change in one’s…
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02/25/2009
Lending A Hand
Volunteer at local soup kitchen. Lending a hand is often as important as…
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02/24/2009
When Adar Begins
The month of Adar begins at sunset this evening, February 24, 2009. About…
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02/24/2009
Joy To The World
In the spirit of Adar, dedicate tomorrow to being joyful!
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02/23/2009
On Being A Grandparent
Bubbe and Zaide, Grandma and Grandpa, Saba and Savta--No matter what you…
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02/23/2009
Bring A Smile
Schedule time to visit with residents in a nursing home. Perhaps even call…
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02/20/2009
The Friday Night Feast
With candles burning brightly and fine wine for kiddush, Friday night…
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