Jewish Treats
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03/21/2023
A Poet and Didn’t Know it?
If you enjoy reading poetry, why not try your hand at writing your own…
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03/20/2023
Breslov
In honor of International “Day of Happiness,” Jewish Treats is pleased to…
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03/20/2023
Don’t Worry, Be Happy!
Rabbi Nachman of Breslov declared that it is a great mitzvah to always be…
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03/17/2023
Surviving and Leading
Although born in Hungary in 1904, Rabbi Yehoshua (Joshua) Menachem…
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03/17/2023
Ask the Rabbi
When you have questions about Jewish law and observance, be sure to ask…
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03/16/2023
West Point
In 2015, the Jewish news media delightedly reported that Rachelle David was…
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03/16/2023
Do You Know Your Jewish Military History?
Learn more about the Jewish West Point graduates who distinguished…
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03/15/2023
The Origins of Formal Jewish Education in the United States
Today, thankfully, there are hundreds of Jewish elementary schools in the…
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03/15/2023
The Importance of Jewish Education
Vigorously support Jewish education, whether formal or informal, primary or…
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03/14/2023
Purim Narbonne
During the holiday of Purim, celebrated just last week, Jews around the…
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03/14/2023
Know Your Jewish History
Study Jewish history to appreciate the frightening events that engulfed…
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03/13/2023
Nap Time
Today, March 13th, is National Napping Day. If you’ve had a rough time and…
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03/13/2023
Getting a Nap
If you find a short nap helpful, try and schedule it so that it doesn’t…
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03/10/2023
Torah, To What Can I Compare Thee?
Various biblical verses and rabbinic texts often compare the Torah to…
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03/10/2023
Enrich Yourself
Set aside time each day to study Torah and uncover God’s incredible…
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03/09/2023
But Mom, You Promised
Parenting is no easy task. From a very early age, children demand and seek…
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03/09/2023
Be Careful, They’ll Hold You to It
Best to be careful before promising something to a child unless you are…
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03/08/2023
Purim Again?
Unique to the Jewish calendar, the festival of Purim is actually observed…
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03/08/2023
Providence
Bring the spirit of Purim into the rest of your year by looking for the…
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03/07/2023
Who Was Mordechai?
There are some people in this world who always seem to be right in the…
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03/07/2023
Celebrate Purim
As today is Purim, remember to give Matanot La’evyonim, gifts to the poor,…
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03/06/2023
The Four Mitzvot of Purim
This year, Purim will be celebrated beginning this evening, March 6th after…
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03/06/2023
An Especially Meaningful Purim
Consider following a directive from Maimonides for the celebration of…
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03/03/2023
The Most Popular Non-Holiday Event on Jewish Calendars
In honor of tonight's celebration of the 27th annual SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA…
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03/03/2023
Set Your Calendar
Register to participate in SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA AND CANADA at Home to…
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03/02/2023
The Fast of Esther
This coming Monday, March 6th, which is the 13th of Adar on the Hebrew…
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03/02/2023
Set Your Calendar
The joyous celebration of Purim begins this coming Monday evening,…
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03/01/2023
The History Around Purim
The story of Purim takes place at the very end of the era known in Jewish…
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03/01/2023
Study the History of Persian/Iranian Jews
Make the effort to study the history of the Jewish presence in Persia and…
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02/28/2023
The Purim Story in Under 300 Words
At the end of a 180-day feast, the King of Persia-Media, Achashverosh,…
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