Jewish Treats

Filene’s Credit Union

On June 26, 1934, Congress passed the Federal Credit Union Act, allowing for the creation of what is now known as CUNA (Credit Union National Association). Credit unions provide a safe…

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Jewish Treats

Make A Gift

When asked if a friend or neighbor might borrow something inconsequential, tell the friend that they may have it as a gift. 

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Jewish Treats

For Your Review

Purchase or borrow a copy of Pirkei Avot to review this summer.

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Jewish Women Rule!

In honor of Women's History Month, borrow a biography of a Jewish woman from your local library.

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Jewish Treats

Book It

Stop by the library or borrow a good book from a friend and sit back and truly relax this Shabbat.

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May I Please

It's a nice touch to ask permission from a co-worker or friend before you borrow something mundane, like a pencil, even when you know they wouldn't care.

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Rosh Hashana Essay

Rosh Hashana Essay “Elul is the time to look back over the past year, sort out our strengths and weaknesses, and see…

Bo,Weekly Message

Bo 5768-2008

"Is This What You Call Borrowing?" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In parashat Bo we learn that after the ninth plague, the plague of darkness, Pharaoh has reached his wit's end, and agrees…

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Ki Tisah

Ki TisahIn the parasha, Parashat Ki Tisah, we read of the infamous episode of the Golden Calf.In preparation for the…

Weekly Message,Kee Tisah

Kee Tisah 5767-2007

"Making Each Person Count" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this week's parasha, Parashat Kee Tisah, we read of the machatzit ha'shekel, the half shekel that was donated by all adult male…

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