Jewish Treats

The Meaning of “Lamed”

Today’s Treat is brought to you by the Hebrew letter lamed and the number 30, as that is its value in gematria (a mystical system of understanding deeper meanings through numeric…

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Jewish Treats

Fast with Meaning

Make the most of the fast of Tisha b'Av by focusing on the effect of these tragedies on the Jewish people.

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Jewish Treats

The Meaning Of

If you can, ask your parents the reason they chose your name.

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Break Fast With Meaning

During dinner, after the fast, discuss with family or friends how fasting impacts the way you think about the day.

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Hidden Meaning

If you view the eclipse, be sure to protect your eyesight.

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Hebrew,Chanukah,Chanukah Feature

Pre and Post-Chanukah Classes and Workshops on Zoom

Pre-Chanukah Classes and Workshops on ZoomJoin NJOP for these exciting Chanukah prep classes on Zoom! Forward to a friend

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To Jew and Jew and Jew

Judaism is both a religion and a nationality. The Talmud teaches us (Shavuot 39a) “Kol Yisrael areivim zeh bazeh,” that all Jews are responsible (literally “guarantors”) for one another.…

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Wish both Jews and Non-Jews a Happy and Successful Jewish New Year

On Rosh Hashana we celebrate the creation of the first human being. While only Jews celebrate Rosh Hashana, it is an important anniversary for all humankind.

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Judaism,Shabbat,PrayerJudaism,Shabbat,Literacy

Shabbat Prayers

Learn AboutShabbat Prayers Table of Contents Morning Blessings (Birkhot Hashachar) Verses of Praise (Pesukei Dezimrah)…

Jewish Treats

Bread and Clothing

Until recently, the repercussions of converting to Judaism meant more than just renouncing one’s previous religious beliefs. More often than not, a person who converted to Judaism also…

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