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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06/08/2023
The Great Sea Monster
In honor of World Ocean Day, we present a Treat about the Great Sea…
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06/08/2023
A Sea Creature for Eternity
Study the Talmud to learn more about the Leviathan, the sea creature that…
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06/07/2023
Sustenance and Beauty
Cosmetics have been a part of civilization since…well, research cannot…
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06/07/2023
Don’t Judge
Refrain from judging others on the basis of their physical appearance.
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06/06/2023
A Tale of Texas
In 1968, the State of Texas decided to honor the deeds of Jacob Raphael De…
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06/06/2023
Make it Worthwhile
Before traveling across the country, learn about the local Jewish…
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06/05/2023
The Jews’ Hospital of New York
Healthcare is a topic that is frequently in the news these days and is a…
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06/05/2023
Kosher Food
If you or a family member require hospital care, ask whether kosher food is…
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06/02/2023
You Say it’s Your Birthday
January, March, June or November (or any of the other months not listed).…
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06/02/2023
Make it Count!
Use your birthday to set positive goals for the coming year including…
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06/01/2023
First on the Court
Born in 1856, in Louisville, Kentucky, Louis Dembitz Brandeis was the child…
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06/01/2023
A Jewish Trailblazer
Appreciate Jewish trailblazers like Justice Louis Brandeis who, as the…
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05/31/2023
Kissing the Mezuzah
A person might easily think of the mitzvah of mezuzah as a passive mitzvah.…
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05/31/2023
Divine Protection
Whether you touch or kiss a mezuzah, bear in mind the mezuzah's symbolism…
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05/30/2023
Jewish Matchmaking
“Matchmaker, matchmaker / Look through your book / And make me a perfect…
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05/30/2023
Be a Shadchan, a Matchmaker
Think about your single friends and consider suggesting appropriate matches…
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05/29/2023
A Memorial to a Brave Soldier
David Rosenkrantz is one of the many unsung heroes whose lives, cut short…
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05/29/2023
Remembering American Heroes
Today, on Memorial Day, take a moment to recognize the heroic actions of…
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05/25/2023
The Book of Ruth
Ruth was the Moabite wife of Machlon, one of the two sons of Elimelech and…
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05/25/2023
A Virtuous Woman
Study the Book of Ruth to more fully appreciate Ruth's extraordinary…
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05/24/2023
Preparing for the Torah
Shortly after the Israelites encamped at the base of Mount Sinai, they…
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05/24/2023
Get Ready
Use the remaining days of the Sh’loshet Y’mei Hagbalah, the three days…
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05/23/2023
The Feast of Weeks
Shavuot, which we begin celebrating this Thursday night (May 25th), is the…
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05/23/2023
Head Start
Prepare for Shavuot by downloading our free eBook "Jewish Treats on the Ten…
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05/22/2023
Green Cheesecake At Midnight
The holiday of Shavuot has three well-known, and well-loved, customs:…
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05/22/2023
Celebrate Shavuot!
Decorate, bake and set aside Jewish study material to enhance the joyous…
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05/19/2023
Western Wall History
The Western (Wailing*) Wall is the most accessible holiest location in…
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05/19/2023
Worth The Visit
Given the proximity of the Western Wall to where the Holy of Holies in the…
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05/18/2023
Lions and Jerusalem Day
The original city of Jerusalem, conquered by King David from the Jebusites,…
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05/18/2023
Celebrate Jerusalem Day
Learn more about the significant connection that Jews have had with…
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