Jewish Treats
New blog posts each weekday sharing interesting and enjoyable observations about Judaism, called “Juicy Bits of Judaism.” These bite-sized facts and actions are easy to digest and are a great way to make a daily connection to Judaism in about two minutes.
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11/22/2024
Placing A Veil
One of the most meaningful customs of a traditional Ashkenazi wedding is…
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11/22/2024
Words of Praise
The next time you attend a wedding, be sure to enhance the joy and…
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11/21/2024
Taking a Stand in North Carolina
In honor of North Carolina’s ratification of the United States Constitution…
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11/20/2024
The Longest 250 Miles: Sadat’s Bold Flight
Imagine America’s foremost enemy addressing a joint session of Congress?…
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11/19/2024
Israel’s Beloved Ofra
If a person mentions the name Ofra Haza to Israelis of a certain age, you…
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11/19/2024
Time is Precious
The untimely passing of beloved Israeli entertainer Ofra Haza in 2000…
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11/18/2024
A Historical Overview of Jews in Morocco
Jews have lived in Morocco for thousands of years. Jewish nomadic tribes…
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11/18/2024
The Jewish Experience in Morocco
Study the history of the Jewish experience in Morocco and their survival…
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11/15/2024
Visiting The Sick
“It was taught: There is no measure [of reward] for visiting the sick. What…
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11/15/2024
Make an Impact
If there is someone you know who is ill, try to visit them and, think of…
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11/14/2024
Jewish Work in Diabetes
Not so long ago, diabetes was often thought of as a “Jewish disease.” This…
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11/14/2024
Be Healthy
Be conscious about how your diet affects your health. Remember, staying…
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11/13/2024
The Chazon Ish
Rabbi Avraham Yeshaya Karelitz, known as the Chazon Ish, was considered to…
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11/13/2024
Jewish Leaders to Emulate
Study the history of sages recognized as religious leaders of the Jewish…
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11/12/2024
The Little Terror
While some athletes are known to be Jewish only because of their…
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11/12/2024
Know Your Jewish Athletes
Calculate how many Jewish athletes you can name who have been highly…
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11/11/2024
In Honor of Veterans Day- A Jewish War Hero Remembered
Sammy Dreben, “The Fighting Jew” (1878-1925), was a new immigrant from…
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11/11/2024
Honor Their Memory
As today is Veterans Day, honor those who fought for and helped protect our…
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11/08/2024
Who Was Hagar?
Stating simply that Hagar was the second wife of Abraham and the mother of…
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11/08/2024
Learn More About the So-Called Minor Biblical Personalities
Every individual included in the Torah is intended to teach us a lesson.…
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11/07/2024
Kristallnacht
Kristallnacht, literally the "Night of Crystal," but generally translated…
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11/07/2024
Never Again
Recent acts of antisemitism in this country and the tragic events that have…
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11/06/2024
Spiritual Compass
Today, November 6th, is yet another odd, seemingly random holiday that has…
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11/06/2024
Israel On Our Minds, Our Minds On Israel
To better appreciate Judaism's connection to the land of Israel from a…
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11/05/2024
Go Vote! It’s an American and Jewish Value!
Voting in free and fair elections is one of the most profound privileges…
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11/05/2024
Go Vote!
In addition to engaging in a patriotic and civic act, voting may also help…
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11/04/2024
A Candy Treat
While most people would not be surprised at the Jewish back-story of…
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11/04/2024
Check the Wrapper
While everybody loves great candy, be sure to check the candy wrapper to…
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