Appreciate Religious Freedom
On Chanukah, Jews celebrate a victory over those who attempted to suppress religious freedom of worship because they refused to tolerate other people’s beliefs.
Religious Freedom
Take a minute and thank God that you live in a time when governments can and do express a desire for religious freedom for all.
Celebrate Religious Freedom
Take a minute and thank God that you live in a time when governments can and do express a desire for religious freedom for all.
Celebrate Religious Freedom
Take a minute and thank God that we live in a time when governments can and do express a desire for religious freedom for all.
Prepare for a Religious Component to Thanksgiving
In addition to preparing turkey and all the trimmings, prepare ways to bring God to the Thanksgiving dinner table.
Religious Questions
When confronted with a question about Judaism from a co-worker or an acquaintance, don’t hesitate to admit the need for more information and inform yourself by asking Jewish Treats!
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