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Living Among Other Jews

While antisemitic forces often mandated that Jews live in ghettos, there were times in Jewish history when Jews opted to live in separate, concentrated Jewish communities. Living among…

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A Twentieth Century Jewish Poet

In honor of National Poetry Month, which is April, Jewish Treats presents a brief biography of Muriel Rukeyser (1913-1980). Born and raised in New York City, Rukeyser attended Vassar…

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Study the History of Persian/Iranian Jews

Make the effort to study the history of the Jewish presence in Persia and the rich traditions of Persian Jews today (mostly in exile).

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Great Jewish Scholars

Study the history of great Jewish scholars, who, throughout the generations, have served as spiritual leaders guiding the Jewish community.

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The Origins of Formal Jewish Education in the United States

Today, thankfully, there are hundreds of Jewish elementary schools in the United States that teach both Judaic and general studies. The paradigm for this movement was the founding of…

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The Critical Importance of Jewish Education

Vigorously support Jewish education, whether formal or informal, primary or secondary, for novices or advanced rabbinical students.

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Jews in Mauritius

In the Indian Ocean, just off the coast of Africa, is the island nation of Mauritius. Despite the general absence of Jews in Mauritius in the past, there is enough of a Jewish community…

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Study Jewish History

Appreciate the acts of kindness performed by several Jewish organizations in South Africa, which supplied both food and religious items to the Jewish community on the island of Mauritius.

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Righteous Jewish Women

There is much to learn not only about the positive impact of Jewish women who lived in Egypt 3,000 years ago but also those who have made a real difference throughout the generations.…

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The Most Popular Non-Holiday Event on Jewish Calendars

In honor of tonight’s celebration of the 28th annual SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA AND CANADA, Jewish Treats proudly presents a history of this iconic Jewish event. SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA AND…

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