Jewish Treats
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04/08/2022
The Great Shabbat
The Shabbat immediately preceding Passover is known as Shabbat HaGadol, the…
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04/08/2022
Make it a “Great Shabbat”
Celebrate Shabbat HaGadol by learning more about Passover traditions and…
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04/07/2022
Beer
In Tractate Pesachim 107a, beer lovers can find an interesting discussion…
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04/07/2022
For Kiddush Sake
To honor Shabbat, buy a special bottle of kosher wine or sparkling grape…
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04/06/2022
Great Scots
The story of the great masses of Eastern European Jews who arrived in New…
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04/06/2022
Don Your Tartan
Learn about the Jewish history of Scotland and the approval and issuance of…
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04/05/2022
Oh My Gosh! Passover Is Coming!
The intensive physical and emotional preparations for Passover come from…
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04/05/2022
Plan Your Calendar
To enjoy a beautiful and transformational Passover holiday, begin removing…
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04/04/2022
The Passover Story in Brief
On Passover, we commemorate the exodus from Egyptian slavery. The following…
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04/04/2022
Start Now
To prepare for Passover and enhance your seder experience, review NJOP’s…
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04/01/2022
Jokes On Us
“Knock. Knock” “Who’s There?” “Jewish” “Jewish Who?” “Jewish Treats”…
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04/01/2022
Kosher Jokes
Practical jokes are only funny when they don’t hurt, harm or embarrass…
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03/31/2022
Math and Science
Born in Bialystock, Poland on March 31, 1810, Hayyim Selig Slonimski…
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03/31/2022
Science Talk for Shabbat
This Shabbat, talk about the ways that Torah and science are symbiotic.
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03/30/2022
Coca Koller and Cocaine
Today is National Doctor’s Day. Because the date, March 30th, was chosen in…
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03/30/2022
Thanks Doc
Be thankful for the many doctors who faithfully use their skills and…
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03/29/2022
Parasha of The Month
This Shabbat we will read Parashat HaChodesh, the Sabbath of “The Month.”…
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03/29/2022
Prepare For Passover
With the advent of the Hebrew month of Nissan this Shabbat, Passover is…
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03/28/2022
For Seafood Lovers
Having just read the about the laws of Kashruth in this past week’s Torah…
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03/28/2022
Fish List
If you enjoy fish, ask your local rabbi for a list of kosher species and…
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03/25/2022
How Now, Red Cow
Every year, on the first or second Shabbat following Purim, a special…
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03/25/2022
Red Wine
Choose a fine, kosher red wine to enjoy this Shabbat. Like the mitzvah of…
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03/24/2022
Purim Narbonne
During the holiday of Purim, celebrated just last week, Jews around the…
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03/24/2022
Know Your Jewish History
Study Jewish history to appreciate the frightening events that engulfed…
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03/23/2022
For The Dogs
The domestication of dogs is as old as…well, actually, there are varying…
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03/23/2022
It’s a Dog’s Life
To learn more about dogs and the roles they have played in Jewish history,…
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03/22/2022
Mordecai Manuel Noah
While one of the founding principles of the United States of America is…
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03/22/2022
We Too Were Refugees
All Jews should be sensitive and try to help refugees, as Jews have been…
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03/21/2022
Breslov
In honor of International “Day of Happiness,” which was yesterday, Jewish…
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03/21/2022
Don’t Worry Be Happy
Rabbi Nachman of Breslov declared that it is a great mitzvah to always be…
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