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03/19/2024
The History Around Purim
The story of Purim takes place at the very end of the era known in Jewish…
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03/18/2024
Vayikra 5784-2024
“Parashat Zachor: 'Hating as a Mitzvah'" (updated and revised from Vayikra…
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03/18/2024
The Purim Story in Under 300 Words
At the end of an 180-day feast, Achashverosh, the King of Persia-Media,…
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03/15/2024
In-House Audit
Reading news reports about financial misconduct should definitely be…
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03/14/2024
Finally Buried
On the 4th of Adar 1307, corresponding to today’s Hebrew date, the Maharam…
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03/13/2024
The Origins of Formal Jewish Education in the United States
Today, thankfully, there are hundreds of Jewish elementary schools in the…
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03/12/2024
Jews in Mauritius
In the Indian Ocean, just off the coast of Africa, is the island nation of…
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03/11/2024
Pekudei 5784-2024
“Building an Everlasting Sanctuary” (updated and revised from Pekudei…
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03/11/2024
When Adar Begins
Today is the first day of Adar Sheni, the month of second Adar. Since this…
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03/08/2024
It’s Not Vanity
As today is International Women’s Day, Jewish Treats highlights…
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03/06/2024
For The Medal of Honor: The Story of PFC Leonard Kravitz
On March 6, 1951, a platoon of American soldiers serving in the Korean War…
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03/05/2024
The Iron Curtain
On March 5, 1946, barely one year after the end of World War II,…
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03/04/2024
Vayakhel 5784-2024
“Bezalel's Artistic Legacy” (updated and revised from Vayakhel 5765-2005)…
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03/01/2024
The Most Popular Non-Holiday Event on Jewish Calendars
In honor of tonight’s celebration of the 28th annual SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA…
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02/29/2024
It’s The Hebrew Alphabet
Aleph – Bet – Gimmel – Daled – Hey…it’s the Hebrew alphabet! According to…
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02/28/2024
Ein Gedi
No tour of Israel can be complete without a visit to the Judean desert.…
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02/27/2024
Live Long And Prosper
Every “Trekkie” knows that Spock’s Vulcan salutation is accompanied by a…
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02/26/2024
Kee Tisah 5784-2024
“Shabbat as a Priority in Jewish Life” (updated and revised from Kee Tisah…
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02/26/2024
Jewish Jeaneology
February 26th, celebrated as “Levi Strauss Day,” is the day in 1829, that…
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02/23/2024
In Uniform
The role played by dress codes is a topic that, every few years, sparks…
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02/22/2024
Humble Bee
February 22nd has been declared “Be Humble Day,” a “holiday” that most…
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02/21/2024
Say Cheese!
For decades, the word "Polaroid" was synonymous with 60 second instant…
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02/20/2024
Judaism at the Barber
On February 20, 1816, Rossini’s classic opera, The Barber of Seville,…
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02/19/2024
Tetzaveh 5784-2024
“A Flame in Every Jewish Heart" (updated and revised from Tetzaveh…
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02/19/2024
President Warren Harding
In honor of President’s Day, Jewish Treats presents a quick look at the…
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02/16/2024
Supply List
What do gold, silver and copper; aqua, purple and red-dyed wool; linen,…
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02/15/2024
Random Acts of Kindness
An entire generation of North Americans hear the words “random acts of…
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02/14/2024
Our Cherubs
In some stores, the fat little cupids that line the aisles are frequently…
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02/13/2024
Radio Man
The World Day of Radio, that is held annually on February 13th, was…
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02/12/2024
Terumah 5784-2024
Urgent message: Given the most challenging situation in Israel at this…
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