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No Stumbling Blocks, Please

The prohibition “Do not put a stumbling block before the blind” (Leviticus 19:14) seems like an odd commandment. After all, who but a truly mischievous, mean-spirited prankster would put…

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No Stumbling Blocks, Please

In honor of Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month, Jewish Treats explores the Torah prohibition “Do not put a stumbling block before the blind” (Leviticus 19:14). On the…

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Challah Time

Enjoy fresh challah tonight for Shabbat and remember to dip it into salt before eating. We know that salt had to be placed on sacrificial offerings in the Temple, and some commentaries…

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The Seder

The Sedar The highlight of Passover is the Seder, and for many, the Seder evokes powerful childhood memories. But what exactly…

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Kreplach

KreplachReprinted with permission from “Jewish Art Calendar”. Published by A cable to Jewish Life……

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Passover Crepes with Mushroom Sauce

TraditionalPassover Crepes With Mushroom Sauce (pareve) Recipe submitted by Rachel Goldberg. Ingredients: 5 eggs 1/2 cup of…

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Latkes – Potato Pancakes

TraditionalLatkes - Potato Pancakes(Makes 16 3" latkes) Submitted by: bgoldberg Reprinted with the permission of…

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Setting the Seder Table

Before beginning the Seder, it is important to make certain that everything necessary is available. No Seder table is complete without the following: 1) Three Unbroken Matzot (Kosher for…

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Jewish Treats

Setting the Seder Table

Before beginning the Seder, it is important to make certain that everything necessary is available. No Seder table is complete without the following: 1) Three Unbroken Matzot (Kosher for…

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Jewish Treats

The Other Hand Washing

It’s been a lovely meal, from the fresh-baked French bread to the sinful chocolate mousse -- every bite. All that is left to do is to recite Grace After Meals (Birkat Hamazon) thanking…

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