Jewish Treats

In a South American City

On January 18, 1535, the city of Lima, Peru, was founded to serve as the capital of the Peruvian Viceroyalty. The region’s mining riches drew, among others, a large number of Crypto-Jews…

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The Thing About Nails

If you are a fan of manicures, you might be surprised that Jewish law has a thing or two to say about nail care. For instance, traditional Jewish thought discourages cutting one’s…

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Reach Out

Reach out to old friends.

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Take It Out

It's time to take out your Chanukah menorah and make sure you have all you need to start lighting on Tuesday.

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A Day Without Sleep

While Rosh Hashana is frequently translated as “new year,” the literal meaning of the Hebrew words is “head of the year.” According to Jewish tradition, one’s actions on these auspicious…

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Outside Rest

If the weather is pleasant where you live, spend part of Shabbat day outside enjoying the miracles of God's natural world.

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Out of the Mouth

When dealing with a confrontation, think carefully about the words you speak.

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Let’s Talk About Sin

What is sin? To a native English speaker, the word “sin” is laden with concepts of Christian theology. In Judaism, a sin is more appropriately called an aveira, which means a…

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Cheesecake Tryout

Prepare for Shavuot by trying your hand at preparing some cheesecake.

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It’s About Leadership

“For the kingdom is the Lord’s, and He is the ruler over the nations” (Psalms 22:29). The Vilna Gaon (Elijah Ben Solomon, 1720 - 1797) considered one of the most brilliant men of his…

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