Jewish Treats
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10/08/2008
Slip On
Slip on some non-leather shoes in observance of Yom Kippur, starting…
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10/07/2008
Four Steps of Repentance
In order to fully understand Yom Kippur, it is important to look deeper at…
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10/07/2008
One Day More
Tomorrow night is Yom Kippur...anything you want to say sorry for?
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10/06/2008
For God’s Ears Only
Ever wonder why everyone in the synagogue appears to be mumbling? Why are…
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10/06/2008
It’s There For The Asking
During the time between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, God pays special…
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10/03/2008
Whosoever is Wise
“Return, O Israel, for you have stumbled in your sin.” (Hosea 14:2) Um, who…
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10/03/2008
Kudos
Tell the rabbi something specific that you liked, appreciated, or wanted to…
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10/02/2008
Will I Forgive You for What!?
An ancient Jewish proverb declares: “Loose tongues are worse than wicked…
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10/02/2008
Just Ask
This is the week for asking forgiveness from others. Go ahead and say you…
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09/29/2008
New Year, New Understanding
Know someone who is looking for a new Rosh Hashana experience? Maybe one of…
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09/29/2008
Annulment of Vows
"I swear that this time I will lose weight” “I am going to pray every…
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09/26/2008
Singing About the “Woman of Valor”
Aishet Chayil, “The Woman of Valor,” which is traditionally sung at the…
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09/26/2008
Appreciation
When stating your appreciation for another person, be specific. Thank you…
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09/25/2008
The Year Is Set
Rosh Hashana, the head of the year, is the day on which God determines the…
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09/25/2008
Reflection
Reflect on the good things that happened to you this past week...this past…
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09/24/2008
Watch What You Say
One of the greatest figures in early-twentieth century Jewish life was a…
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09/23/2008
The 3 Ts
On Rosh Hashanah we declare: “But repentance, prayer and charity remove the…
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09/23/2008
Tip the Box
Drop a dime into the next charity (tzedaka) box that you see.
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09/22/2008
The Alarm Clock
New beginnings are always difficult. For those who are not “morning…
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09/22/2008
Tickets, Tickets Here
Make certain you have tickets or reservations, as needed, for your…
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09/18/2008
Covered Eyes
It is customary that after the Shabbat Candles are lit, both hands are…
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09/18/2008
Making New Friends
Go to synagogue and stick around after services to shmooze
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09/18/2008
The Flag Of Israel
The Israeli flag was specifically designed with stripes to recall the image…
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09/18/2008
Make an Offer
When the person in the line behind you only has one item, offer to let them…
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09/17/2008
Torah, To What Can I Compare Thee?
Various biblical verses and rabbinic texts compare the Torah to different…
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09/17/2008
Hey Teacher
Call up an old teacher (or someone else who influenced you in your youth),…
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09/16/2008
The Final Analysis
After the soul departs, it journeys to the gates of heaven where it must…
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09/16/2008
A Private Tally
Write a list of all the "good deeds" you did today (even lending your…
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09/15/2008
Music – This is not your father’s Hava Nagila
Popular Jewish music has become an increasingly diverse market over the…
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