Jewish Treats

Well It’s Been A Long Day

Today is the longest day of the year - the summer solstice. Technically, the summer solstice is an astronomical event that occurs when the sun reaches its most northern point in the sky.…

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Tu b'Shevat,Holidays,Judaism,Holiday ResourcesLiteracy,Judaism

Tu b’Shevat

Tu b'ShevatNew Year for Trees Tu b’Shevat is a rabbinical, not biblical holiday. In fact, it is first…

Weekly Message,Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur 5774-2013

“Cheshbon Hanefesh – Introspection” by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald The High Holy Days are meant to be a time of profound introspection. Every person is to review their actions in their…

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Jewish Treats

Nice Weather

As we head into summer remember to choose your summer wardrobe to reflect modesty and dignity.

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Weekly Message,Chukat,Balak

Chukat-Balak 5763-2003

"How to Market G-d!" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald This coming week we read the double parashiot, Chukat-Balak. In the first of this week's parashiot, parashat Chukat, the Israelites, who…

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Weekly Message,Rosh Hashana

Rosh Hashana 5767-2006

"The Longest Day" by Rabbi Ephraim Buchwald If you were asked, what day is the longest day of the year, you would most likely respond that it is on or about June 21st of each year. This…

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Haazinu,Weekly Message,Sukkot

Haazinu-Sukkot 5779-2018

“The Challenges of Poverty and Wealth” by Ephraim Z. Buchwald   In this week’s parasha, parashat Haazinu, we read the beautiful song that Moses sang to the Jewish people on the final…

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Emor,Weekly Message

Emor 5779-2019

“The Gift of Celebration” (Revised and updated from Emor 5761-2001) by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald The second half of this week’s parasha, parashat Emor, presents a review of most of the…

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Summer Essentials,Summer Feature

Ice Cream Soda Day

With the summer solstice arriving at midnight tonight, let us contemplate one of summertime’s favorite heat-quenching beverages. June 20th is Ice Cream Soda Day. The ice cream soda,…

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Jewish Treats

Ice Cream Soda Day

With the summer solstice arriving at midnight tonight, let us contemplate one of summertime’s favorite heat-quenching beverages. June 20th is Ice Cream Soda Day. The ice cream soda,…

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