Jewish Treats

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    05/30/2022

    Remembering American Heroes

    Today, on Memorial Day, take a moment to recognize the heroic actions of…

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    05/29/2022

    Lions and Jerusalem Day

    The original city of Jerusalem, conquered by King David from the Jebusites,…

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    05/29/2022

    Celebrate Jerusalem Day!

    Learn more about the significant connection that Jews have had with…

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    05/27/2022

    Rav Saadia Gaon

    Rabbi Saadia ben Joseph, known by the appellation Rav Saadia Gaon (Gaon,…

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    05/27/2022

    Philosophical Exploration

    If you enjoy studying philosophy, explore works by Jewish philosophers such…

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    05/26/2022

    The New Month is Coming

    In many synagogues around the world, the monthly calendar contains a…

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    05/26/2022

    All New

    Try to attend services this coming Shabbat as we bless the new month of…

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    05/25/2022

    Oh Goodness

    “He [Rabbi Akiva] said: … The world is judged with goodness, and everything…

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    05/25/2022

    Opportunities Before Our Eyes

    Be conscious of the many daily opportunities to perform good deeds and…

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    05/24/2022

    The Battle of Kibbutz Yad Mordechai

    At the time of the Declaration of the State of Israel (May 14, 1948),…

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    05/24/2022

    Kibbutz Heros

    Recognize the heroism of the members of Kibbutz Yad Mordechai who defended…

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    05/23/2022

    Do you Shukle?

    If you’ve ever watched a traditional prayer minyan (quorum), or even just…

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    05/23/2022

    Establish Your Place

    Whether in synagogue or at home, establish a place where you will be able…

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    05/20/2022

    A Sephardi Gaon

    Because of the dedication of Rabbi Ezra Attiya (1885-1969), known as a…

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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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