Jewish Treats
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10/11/2021
Meet Me At The JCC
If you ask a cross-section of Jews what they associate with the initials…
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10/11/2021
Join the JCC
If there is a nearby JCC, YWHA or YMHA in your community, become a member…
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10/08/2021
Territorial Strife
The sages wisely noted in Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers 4:1) that a…
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10/08/2021
Being Grateful
Avoid the mistakes made by those who built the Tower of Babel. Instead, be…
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10/07/2021
A Memorial in the United States
When the cornerstone for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in…
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10/07/2021
Never Forget
Attend a virtual event sponsored by the U.S. Holocaust Museum to learn more…
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10/06/2021
The Month of Mar-Cheshvan
While today and tomorrow are celebrated as Rosh Chodesh, today is actually…
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10/06/2021
No Distractions
Since the upcoming month of Mar-Cheshvan does not contain any Jewish…
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10/05/2021
The Author of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Jewish Treats presents a brief biography of René Samuel Cassin (October 5,…
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10/05/2021
Value Human Rights
Support those who champion basic human rights for all.
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10/04/2021
Bloomies
When we think of the common denominator of upscale national clothing store…
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10/04/2021
Contributions of Jews to American Culture
Jews have contributed much to American culture. These innovations should be…
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10/01/2021
Personal Responsibility
In the beginning, there was…taking responsibility for one’s own actions.…
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10/01/2021
Achieving Immortality
Make sure to take responsibility for your actions. To better appreciate the…
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09/30/2021
Barry Commoner for President
In 1980, Barry Commoner, a prominent biologist, environmentalist and author…
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09/30/2021
Environmental Impact
Recognize the importance of acting responsibly by considering the…
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09/27/2021
Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah
Tonight, starts the holiday of Shemini Atzeret, literally the Gathering of…
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09/27/2021
Chag Sameach
NJOP and Jewish Treats wishes our friends and followers a hearty Chag…
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09/26/2021
The Great Hoshana (Hoshana Rabbah)
Rosh Hashana is known as the Day of Judgment (Yom Hadin), the day on which…
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09/26/2021
Grab the Opportunity
Don’t miss the opportunity to perform an extra good deed or other mitzvah…
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09/24/2021
Vanity of Vanities
Most people are unknowingly familiar with the beginning of the third…
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09/24/2021
This is the Season
Please click here to study Kohelet over Chol Hamoed Sukkot to keep the joy…
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09/23/2021
Chol Hamoed
Most holidays in Western society last for a single day, which is often…
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09/23/2021
Continue the Celebration
Enjoy spending the week of Sukkot living in the sukkah, eating meals and…
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09/20/2021
The Sukkot Hoshanot Service
Walk into a traditional synagogue in the middle of morning services during…
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09/20/2021
Chag Sameach
On behalf of NJOP and Jewish Treats would like to extend our best wishes to…
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09/19/2021
The Perfect Species
At this time of the year, Jews around the globe head out in search of the…
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09/19/2021
Time to Shop
Contact your synagogue or local Jewish community center to find a location…
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09/17/2021
Build Your Own Sukkah
Webster’s Dictionary defines a Tabernacle as a temporary dwelling, which is…
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09/17/2021
Build It, and They Will Come!
Enhance your celebration of the joyous holiday of Sukkot by building your…
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