Jewish Treats

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    02/04/2022

    The Divine Dwelling

    In Judaism, there is a strong focus on the city of Jerusalem and the first…

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    02/04/2022

    Divine Presence

    As God is everywhere, try and remember that all of our actions are…

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    02/03/2022

    A Jewish Income Tax?

    On February 3, 1913, the Sixteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was…

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    02/03/2022

    Tax Rationalization

    As a means of accepting the need to pay income tax, recognize that taxes…

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    02/02/2022

    Blue Laws and the Supreme Court

    In honor of the first session of the United States Supreme Court (February…

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    02/02/2022

    Do It For Yourself

    Give yourself the gift and rest and relaxation this Shabbat by putting…

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    02/01/2022

    No Stumbling Blocks, Please

    In honor of Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month, Jewish Treats…

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    02/01/2022

    Be Considerate

    In honor of Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month, and following…

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    01/31/2022

    Leap Year

    The Gregorian solar calendar used by the Western world, is based on the…

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    01/31/2022

    For the New Month

    As both tonight, the last night of the month of Shevat, and tomorrow night,…

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    01/28/2022

    Indirect Damages

    “An eye for an eye” as is set forth in this week’s Torah portion,…

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    01/28/2022

    Your Actions Matter

    Think before you act. Under Halacha and civil law, our actions have…

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    01/27/2022

    International Holocaust Memorial Day

    Speak of the Holocaust and the first word that many think of is Auschwitz.…

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    01/27/2022

    Never to Be Forgotten

    Reach out to Holocaust survivors in your community and ask that that they…

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    01/26/2022

    Before Michigan

    The foundations of Michigan’s Jewish community were laid by the German Jews…

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    01/26/2022

    Midwest Trailblazers

    Study the history of Jews who were trailblazers and who made their mark in…

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    01/25/2022

    Rabbi Israel Salanter and the Mussar Movement

    The Mussar movement, the formal study and program of ethical improvement,…

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    01/25/2022

    Character Development

    Devote time to character development and improvement as it is one of life’s…

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    01/24/2022

    Word Magic

    Did you know that the origin of the magical word “Abracadabra” is Hebrew?…

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    01/24/2022

    Study Hebrew

    Learn to read Hebrew and unlock the fascinating etymology of Hebrew words…

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    01/21/2022

    Happy National Hugging Day

    On January 21, 1986, Kevin Zaborney of Clio, Michigan, created “National…

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    01/21/2022

    Hug Them

    A hug conveys a special sense of esteem, fraternity and love. Hug your…

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    01/20/2022

    They Make Us Laugh

    When the hit comedy Funny People was released in movie theaters (2009), it…

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    01/20/2022

    Lift Them Up

    Share a joke or two with a friend or family member going through a rough…

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    01/19/2022

    Justice and Ambassador

    On August 8, 1908, Rebecca and Joseph Goldberg were blessed with their…

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    01/19/2022

    Know Your History

    A remarkable fact of contemporary American Jewish history was that Arthur…

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    01/18/2022

    On the Wings of Eagles

    In Exodus 19, God instructs Moses to address the Children of Israel and to…

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    01/18/2022

    His Protection

    Just as an eagle protects its offspring by lifting them onto its wings,…

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    01/17/2022

    Tu b’Shevat

    While it may seem as if winter has just begun, it may be a good time to…

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    01/17/2022

    Respect the Environment

    Tu b'Shevat, the Jewish New Year for trees, is a great opportunity for Jews…

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