Jewish Treats
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01/23/2009
May You Be Like
Before the Shabbat meal, it is customary for the parents to bless their…
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01/23/2009
A Cappella
Make your own music! Get together with some friends and sing Jewish camp…
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01/22/2009
A Product of His Environment
Moses was an expert at recognizing the small details that affected his…
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01/22/2009
Share a Cab
When hailing a cab at the same time as someone else, find out if you are…
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01/21/2009
You Say It’s Your Birthday
January, March, June or November (or any of the other months not…
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01/21/2009
The Gift of Giving
Have trouble thinking of good gifts to give to friends or relatives? Why…
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01/20/2009
Hail to the Chief
“A blessing for the czar? Of course. May God bless and keep the czar... far…
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01/20/2009
Always Fact Check
As a sign of respect, always double-check the way a person spells his/her…
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01/20/2009
For the Future
Whether you voted for Obama or not, take a minute today to say a short…
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01/19/2009
A Bio of Barak
Barak the son of Avinoam does not have much in common with Barack Obama,…
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01/19/2009
Collaborate
If things are slow at work, ask a co-worker if they need assistance on any…
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01/16/2009
The Strength of the Family
Before the Shabbat meal, it is customary for the parents to bless their…
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01/15/2009
Jews Ruled Where?
Before the Arabian Peninsula became the stronghold of Islam, it was home to…
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01/15/2009
Travel Log
When planning a trip, set aside time to explore the Jewish heritage of the…
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01/14/2009
What’s In A Name
What’s in a name? Lots, especially when you are talking about a person’s…
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01/14/2009
For Posterity
Write down your Hebrew name and the Hebrew names of the rest of your…
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01/13/2009
In Tune
Can you read Jewish music? No, not the sheet music to Fiddler on the Roof…
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01/13/2009
Turn Down the Music
When in public, be considerate of others by making certain that your…
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01/12/2009
How Israel Got A King
The first king of Israel, Saul, the son of Kish, from the tribe of…
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01/12/2009
Fill ‘Er Up
If your spouse has his/her own car, fill the gas tank for him/her once in a…
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01/09/2009
The Challenge of a Cup of Tea
How do you make a cup of tea? Seems like a silly question, doesn’t it? Tea…
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01/08/2009
Women of Vision
Our sages teach that there were seven women famed for their prophecy.…
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01/08/2009
Say a Little Prayer
Take a moment and say a prayer for those who are under fire in Israel. May…
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01/07/2009
Joy to the Bride and Groom
Have you ever been to a traditional Jewish wedding? At traditional weddings…
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01/07/2009
A Second Of Kindness
Help someone carrying packages by holding the door, even if it means…
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01/06/2009
Anger Management
Rabbi Moses Maimonides (Rambam) writes that when a person becomes angry, it…
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01/06/2009
Smile
Smile! Smiling makes you happier, and it also makes the people around you…
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01/05/2009
The Tenth Of Tevet
And it was in the ninth year of [King Zaddekiah’s] reign, in the tenth…
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