Jewish Treats
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05/20/2022
Study and Grow
Emulate the great Sephardi Torah scholar, Rabbi Ezra Attiyah, and always…
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05/19/2022
Bows and Arrows
Today, Lag Ba’Omer, the 33rd day of the counting of the Omer, is a minor…
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05/19/2022
Celebrate Freedom
The custom to play with bows and arrows on Lag Ba'Omer parallels that of…
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05/18/2022
Lag Ba’Omer
The period of mourning* (for the 24,000 students of Rabbi Akiva who died of…
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05/18/2022
Remembering a Tragic Event
Recall the tragic loss of life and the many who were injured at last year's…
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05/17/2022
Happy Birthday Birkat Hamazon
The Torah (Exodus 16:1) reports that the Children of Israel arrived at the…
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05/17/2022
Remember to Say “Thank You”
When enjoying a meal that includes bread, consider reciting the Birkat…
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05/16/2022
Cheer Up The Lonely
The most frequently cited cause for the destruction of the Second Temple is…
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05/16/2022
Golden Opportunity
Upon seeing a neighbor outside their home, especially one you do not know…
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05/15/2022
The Second Passover
On the first anniversary of the Exodus from Egypt, the Children of Israel…
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05/15/2022
Crunch Time
In commemoration of Pesach Sheni, the Second Passover, enjoy some matzah…
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05/13/2022
Israeli-German Relations
On May 13, 1965, Israel officially established diplomatic relations with…
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05/13/2022
War Reparations
Consider the moral dilemma faced by the State of Israel and its citizens…
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05/12/2022
Thank You Nurses
Today, May 12th, is International Nurses Day, and so, Jewish Treats honors…
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05/12/2022
Thank You!
On International Nurses Day, remember to thank nurses and other first…
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05/11/2022
Berlin’s Hildesheimer Rabbinical Seminary
On May 11, 1820, a child was born in Prussia who would, as a grown man,…
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05/11/2022
The Rebirth of a Torah Institution in Berlin
Learn about the reopening of the Hildesheimer Rabbinical Seminary in Berlin…
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05/10/2022
Rabbi and Statesman, Rabbi Moses Schorr
Rabbi Moses Schorr was a passionate academic who dedicated most of his…
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05/10/2022
Making a Difference
Learn more about Rabbi Moses Schorr, a noted academic who dedicated his…
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05/09/2022
First You and Then You
From a broad perspective, the opportunity for all members of a prayer…
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05/09/2022
Synagogue Honors
Graciously accept opportunities to participate in synagogue services as an…
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05/08/2022
Thank You, Mom
Mother’s Day is a day set aside to show the moms in our lives how much we…
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05/08/2022
Do the Right Thing
Make an effort to call and show appreciation for all the mothers in your…
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05/06/2022
The Great Rae Landy
National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th,…
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05/06/2022
Recognizing Heros
Remember to thank nurses for their wonderful work, especially for their…
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05/05/2022
A Turn in History
While many people know that Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday, a fair…
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05/05/2022
Cinco de Mayo
Learn how the May 5, 1862 victory by Mexico over France in the Battle of…
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05/04/2022
Yom Ha’atzmaut – Israel’s Independence Day
On the fifth day of the Hebrew month of Iyar, in the year 5708,…
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05/04/2022
With Great Appreciation
Take a moment to ponder and appreciate what Israel’s independence as the…
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05/03/2022
Israel’s Memorial Day
The State of Israel’s independence, as well as its continued survival, is a…
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