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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March 8, 2021
Surviving and Leading
Although born in Hungary in 1904, Rabbi Yehoshua (Joshua) Menachem…
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March 8, 2021
Ask The Rabbi
When you have questions about Jewish law and observance, be sure to ask…
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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 5, 2021
Shabbat Shalom!
Jewish Treats and NJOP wish you a wonderful Shabbat Across America and…
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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 4, 2021
Don’t Be Left Out
Join NJOP TONIGHT at 8:00 PM (EST) for a special virtual event about…
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March 3, 2021
Sisterhood Power
Carrie Obendorfer (1872-1961) knew the power, joy and motivation of…
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March 3, 2021
The Sisterhood
Recognize the positive contributions made by synagogue sisterhoods upon…
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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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March 2, 2021
Join the Celebration
Register now for Shabbat Across America and Canada at Home set to take…
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March 1, 2021
Rabin
Born in Jerusalem on March 1, 1922, Yitzhak Rabin grew up in Tel Aviv. He…
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March 1, 2021
Words Matter
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzchak Rabin’s assassination followed poisonous…
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February 26, 2021
Purim Again
Unique to the Jewish calendar, Purim is actually observed on different days…
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February 26, 2021
Happy Purim Times Three!
Enjoy and rejoice on this very special day of Purim and consider that those…
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February 25, 2021
The Four Mitzvot of Purim
This year, Purim will be celebrated beginning this evening, February 25th…
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February 25, 2021
Maimonides’ Approach to Purim
Consider following directive from Maimonides for the celebration of Purim:…
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February 24, 2021
The Fast of Esther
Tomorrow, the 13th of Adar, is the Fast of Esther. “Go, gather together all…
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February 24, 2021
From Sadness to Joy
Experience the transformation tomorrow from a somber day of fasting on the…
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February 23, 2021
Rabbi Judah The Pious
Unlike so many stories one hears about famous scholars (which usually…
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February 23, 2021
Learn More
Study the Sefer Hachasidim (Book of the Pious Ones), authored by Rabbi…
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February 22, 2021
Humble Bee
February 22nd has been declared “Be Humble Day,” a “holiday” that most…
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February 22, 2021
A Real Leader
Lead by example by emulating Moses, the greatest of all leaders, who the…
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February 19, 2021
The Sabbath of Remembering
This Shabbat is Shabbat Parashat Zachor, the Sabbath of Remembering. The…
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February 19, 2021
Remembering Amalek and Haman
Prepare for Parsahat Zachor this Shabbat and for Purim this coming Thursday…
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February 18, 2021
Until 120!
According to Wikipedia, “The oldest verified person on record was French…
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February 18, 2021
Learn from Moses
Study the Torah to appreciate many of the great characteristics that Moses…
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February 17, 2021
Random Acts of Kindness
An entire generation of North Americans hear the words “random acts of…
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February 17, 2021
Make a Difference Today
In honor of Random Acts of Kindness day, be proactive and make a difference…
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February 16, 2021
Finally Buried
On the 4th of Adar 1307, the Maharam of Rothenburg was buried in the Jewish…
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February 16, 2021
Explore Jewish History
Study the history of great Jewish scholars, who, throughout the…
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