Jewish Treats about
Shabbat
Browse our archive of Shabbat related Jewish Treats.
May 2, 2022
Kedoshim 5782-2022
“Giving Proper Reproof” (updated and revised from Kedoshim 5763-2003) by…
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April 7, 2022
Beer
In Tractate Pesachim 107a, beer lovers can find an interesting discussion…
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March 2, 2022
The Most Popular Non-Holiday Event on Jewish Calendars
This Friday night is the 26th annual Shabbat Across America and Canada.…
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December 23, 2021
The Power of Shabbat
Jewish life ebbs and flows around the celebration of Shabbat. The days of…
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July 22, 2021
Hang Your Hammock
You may not believe this, but today is National Hammock Day. Many consider…
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June 18, 2021
World Sauntering Day
In Jewish life there is great admiration for a character trait known as…
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May 28, 2021
Lighting The Way To Peace
The very last act performed before bringing Shabbat into the home is the…
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April 19, 2021
Acharei Mot-Kedoshim 5781-2021
“Shaatnez: Understanding ‘Irrational’ Decrees” (updated and revised from…
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March 5, 2021
More Than Shabbat
Ahad Ha’am (Asher Ginsberg, poet and Zionist ideologue: 1856-1927) is…
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March 4, 2021
Shabbat’s Angel Companions
In the Talmud (Shabbat 119b), Rabbi Josi the son of Judah is quoted as…
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March 2, 2021
The Power of Shabbat
Jewish life ebbs and flows around the celebration of Shabbat. The days of…
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January 22, 2021
We’re Not Taking Care of Business
On Shabbat, the Jewish people are commanded: “Six days you shall labor and…
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January 1, 2021
The Challenge of a Cup of Tea
How do you make a cup of tea? Seems like a silly question, doesn’t it? Tea…
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December 18, 2020
Lighting The Way To Peace
The very last act performed before bringing Shabbat into the home is the…
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July 15, 2020
Which Day Of The Week Were You Born?
Do you know on which day you were born? Not your birthday...which day of…
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June 19, 2020
World Sauntering Day
In Jewish life there is great admiration for a character trait known as…
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June 12, 2020
Who Lights The Shabbat Candles?
While lighting Shabbat candles is generally considered a "woman's mitzvah,"…
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April 26, 2020
Acharei Mot-Kedoshim 5780-2020
"Who is Truly Religious?” (Updated and revised from Parashiot Acharei…
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March 15, 2020
Vayakhel-Pekudei 5780-2020
“Judaism Sanctifies Time, Not Space” (Updated and revised from…
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February 28, 2020
Holy Times and Places
Tonight is the twenty-fourth annual SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA AND CANADA…
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February 27, 2020
The Most Popular non-Holiday Event on Jewish Calendars
Tomorrow night is the 24th annual Shabbat Across America and…
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August 22, 2019
Grace Before Meals
One of the seven mitzvot enacted by the rabbis is reciting blessings prior…
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May 12, 2019
Emor 5779-2019
“The Gift of Celebration” (Revised and updated from Emor 5761-2001) by…
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May 6, 2019
When Was the First Shabbat?
Shabbat, the seventh day of the week, is described in chapters one and two…
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March 1, 2019
The Most Popular non-Holiday Event on Jewish Calendars
Tonight is the 23rd annual Shabbat Across America and Canada. Jewish Treats…
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January 28, 2019
Lego on Shabbat
One of the most recognizable toys in the world is Lego. As a matter of…
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November 2, 2018
Say Shabbat Shalom
NJOP stands in solidarity with the Squirrel Hill community in Pittsburgh…
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March 9, 2018
Shabbat, The Heart of Unity
Shabbat is one of the Ten Commandments, and is one of the most frequently…
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March 9, 2018
Say Shabbat Shalom
Life provides us with a plethora of opportunities to pronounce blessings.…
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March 8, 2018
Adding Candles
Lighting Shabbat candles is an essential element of Shabbat.…
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Shabbat
The Jewish Sabbath has been called an “oasis in time.” This heavenly gift is a unique opportunity for spiritual and psychological renewal that comes every week!
