Jewish Treats

Shabbat Inspiration

Tap into the wisdom found in the writings and biographies of the chassidic masters to transform your Shabbat table into a truly uplifting experience. There is much to be gleaned from the…

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Israel’s Benefactors

There is much to learn from the many Jewish benefactors like Baron Edmond James de Rothschild who helped lay the foundation for modern day Israel. Life in this world is of limited time of…

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Time to Make Amends

Use the current month of Elul as an opportunity to seek out those you may have wronged, to ask for forgiveness. While observing someone we know acting inappropriately, rather than presume…

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The Significance of Answering Amen

Don’t miss an opportunity to recite “Amen” to a blessing as it represents an affirmation that the statement made in the blessing is in fact true. In this week’s parasha, Kee Tavo, the…

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Labor, Technology and the Torah

Labor celebrations have taken place throughout North America since the 1880s, and in 1894, Labor Day became an official U.S. holiday. As students of history are well aware, in the decades…

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Literacy

Today, September 8th, is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) International Literacy Day. Established in 1965, International Literacy Day is meant…

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Uncategorized,Twebrew School Lessons

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(Are you looking for our Twebrew School Treats about the Hebrew alphabet or our Hebrew Instructional videos? Click here for a directory!)

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The Sukkot Hoshanot Service

Walk into a traditional synagogue in the middle of morning services during the week of Sukkot and you might have to take care not to be trampled upon by the circle of attendees marching…

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Humiliation Day

In an effort to make the calendar more interesting, there are many days on the calendar that have been designated as “holidays.” Many of these so-called “holidays” are intended to be cute…

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Shabbat Coffee

Do your mornings look something like this? You wake up startled by your alarm clock and practically crawl to your kitchen, desperately searching for your favorite mug and your go-to…

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