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11/20/2024

The Longest 250 Miles: Sadat’s Bold Flight

Imagine America’s foremost enemy addressing a joint session of Congress?…

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11/19/2024

Israel’s Beloved Ofra

If a person mentions the name Ofra Haza to Israelis of a certain age, you…

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11/18/2024

Chayei Sarah 5785-2024

“Reaching Out to Family Members” (updated and revised from Chayei Sarah…

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11/18/2024

A Historical Overview of Jews in Morocco

Jews have lived in Morocco for thousands of years. Jewish nomadic tribes…

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11/15/2024

Visiting The Sick

“It was taught: There is no measure [of reward] for visiting the sick. What…

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11/14/2024

Jewish Work in Diabetes

Not so long ago, diabetes was often thought of as a “Jewish disease.” This…

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11/13/2024

The Chazon Ish

Rabbi Avraham Yeshaya Karelitz, known as the Chazon Ish, was considered to…

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11/12/2024

The Little Terror

While some athletes are known to be Jewish only because of their…

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11/11/2024

Vayeira 5784-2024

“The Benefit of Broad-heartedness” (updated and revised from Vayeira…

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11/08/2024

Who Was Hagar?

Stating simply that Hagar was the second wife of Abraham and the mother of…

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11/07/2024

Kristallnacht

Kristallnacht, literally the "Night of Crystal," but generally translated…

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11/06/2024

Spiritual Compass

Today, November 6th, is yet another odd, seemingly random holiday that has…

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11/05/2024

Go Vote! It’s an American and Jewish Value!

Voting in free and fair elections is one of the most profound privileges…

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11/04/2024

Lech Lecha 5785-2024

“Was Hagar Abused?” (updated and revised from Lech Lecha 5765-2004) by…

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11/04/2024

A Candy Treat

While most people would not be surprised at the Jewish back-story of…

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11/01/2024

The Month of Mar-Cheshvan

Today and tomorrow are Rosh Chodesh, and tomorrow is the first day of the…

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10/31/2024

His Tricks Were Quite a Treat

It is commonly acknowledged that the magician and escape artist Harry…

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10/30/2024

Three Times Strong

One of the beautiful aspects of Jewish living is that it often strives to…

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10/29/2024

The First Rabbi in America

The first ordained rabbi to serve in an American congregation was Rabbi…

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10/28/2024

Noah 5785-2024

“Eleven Lessons from Noah’s Ark” (updated and revised from Noah 5765-2004)…

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10/28/2024

No Stumbling Blocks Please

In honor of World Blindness Awareness Month, Jewish Treats explores the…

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10/23/2024

Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah

The holiday of Shemini Atzeret, literally the “Gathering of the Eighth,” is…

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10/22/2024

The Great Hoshana

One of the names that Rosh Hashana is known by is Yom Hadin, the Day of…

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10/21/2024

Bereshith 5785-2024

“P’roo Ur’voo--Jewish Attitudes Toward Procreation” (updated and revised…

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10/21/2024

Rejoicing For The World

Among the unique rituals performed on the holiday of Sukkot were the…

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10/16/2024

Everyone Does the Wave

One of the main mitzvot of the holiday of Sukkot is the waving of the Four…

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10/15/2024

Ushpeezin

During the festival of Sukkot, the sukkah is intended to be our home. For…

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10/14/2024

Sukkot 5785-2024

“Sukkot - The Festival of Joy” (updated and revised from Sukkot I…

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10/13/2024

Build Your Own Sukkah

Webster’s Dictionary defines a Tabernacle as a temporary dwelling, which is…

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10/11/2024

Neilah: The Final Service

While one may make requests of God or atone for transgressions at any time…

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