Jewish Treats

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    09/21/2022

    Symbolic Foods

    Since Rosh Hashana is the Day of Judgment, it is customary to eat simanim*,…

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    09/21/2022

    Shop Now

    Learn more about and purchase some of the special simanim, the symbolic…

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    09/20/2022

    Holiday Greetings

    The standard pre-Rosh Hashana greeting of “K’tiva v’chatima tova” (“May you…

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    09/20/2022

    Send Your Best

    Be sure to wish family and friends, "l'shana tova tikateivu," may you be…

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    09/19/2022

    The Five Names of Rosh Hashana

    In Jewish tradition, Rosh Hashana has several names that can help us…

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    09/19/2022

    Start Preparing

    As we approach the onset of the Jewish New Year, consider the multifaceted…

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    09/16/2022

    “And Now Let Us Say Amen…”

    The word “Amen” seems to be one of those words associated with prayer…

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    09/16/2022

    The Significance of Saying Amen

    Don’t miss an opportunity to recite "Amen" to a blessing as it represents…

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    09/15/2022

    Yente the Yiddish Writer

    Yiddish literature entered its modern era in the 1860s, when Jewish writers…

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    09/15/2022

    Appreciate Yiddish Culture

    Whether attending Yiddish theater or reading Yiddish writings, there is…

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    09/14/2022

    Forgiveness: An Elul Treat

    Many feel that the three hardest words to say, in any language are: “I am…

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    09/14/2022

    Time to say “I’m Sorry”

    In the run-up to the High Holidays, let’s use the month of Elul proactively…

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    09/13/2022

    Positive Thinking Day

    One of the new holidays that has gained traction due to internet calendars…

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    09/13/2022

    Putting Life Into Perspective

    Consider moments during the past year that seemed, on the surface, to be…

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    09/12/2022

    Swiss Jews

    A Jewish presence in Switzerland can be traced back to the Middle Ages.…

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    09/12/2022

    Appreciating the Good

    If you live in a country such as the United States where kosher slaughter…

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    09/09/2022

    Honoring 9/11

    Sunday is the 21st anniversary of the devastating attack on the World Trade…

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    09/09/2022

    Remember 9/11

    Spend some time this weekend remembering the heroism and selfless actions…

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    09/08/2022

    Moral Yoking

    While organizations such as PETA and local SPCAs were created to protect…

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    09/08/2022

    The Source of Ethical Teaching

    Study the Torah's ethical teachings and you will find the source for many…

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    09/07/2022

    A Ship’s Tale

    Well sit right back and you’ll hear a tale…Alas, this ship’s tale is no…

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    09/07/2022

    Humble Beginnings

    While New York City today has the highest concentrations of Jews of any…

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    09/06/2022

    I Am To My Beloved

    The Torah verse that most epitomizes the emotion of love is: “Anee l’dodi…

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    09/06/2022

    Golden Opportunity

    Our sages teach us that God makes Himself easily accessible to us during…

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    09/05/2022

    Labor, Technology and the Torah

    Labor celebrations have taken place throughout North America since the…

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    09/05/2022

    Respect for Workers

    Study the Torah's laws of the proper treatment of workers to better…

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    09/02/2022

    Is It Good To Be The King?

    Parashat Shoftim, this week’s Torah portion, addresses many issues, among…

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    09/02/2022

    Be A Leader

    With any position of leadership come privileges and responsibilities…

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    09/01/2022

    Mezuzah: Complete Fulfillment

    A mezuzah on the doorpost is a public sign of a Jewish home. If you open…

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    09/01/2022

    Look Before You Enter

    As you walk into a Jewish home and see a mezuzah on the doorpost, think…

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