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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August 15, 2022
Fyvush
There are certain entertainers who are known by their first name, such as…
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August 15, 2022
Yiddish Theater
Learn about the Yiddish theater which was a staple of the Jewish immigrant…
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August 12, 2022
Tu b’Av and the Offering of Wood
Tu b’Av, the fifteenth of Av, which is today, was celebrated in ancient…
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August 12, 2022
Good Thinking
Appreciate the ingenuity of those Jews who used wood ladders as a ruse in…
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August 11, 2022
Minsk, Pinsk and Dvinsk?
Dvinsk, also known as Daugavpils or Duenaburg, is Latvia’s second largest…
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August 11, 2022
Different Yet Valid Approaches
Study the history of both the Mitnagdic (non-Chassidic) and the Chassidic…
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August 10, 2022
Midwestern Sour Cream
There are a host of Jewish foods that are associated with the American…
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August 10, 2022
Support Your Local Jewish Institutions
Learn from the example set by the Raskas family’s support of local St.…
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August 9, 2022
Splitting the Atom
When asked to name a theoretical physicist, the first name to come to many…
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August 9, 2022
The Dangers of Atomic Technology
Learn about J. Robert Oppenheimer, the “father of the atomic bomb” and his…
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August 8, 2022
A Whispered Line
The Shema is both a prayer and a statement of the most fundamental aspect…
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August 8, 2022
Remember to Whisper
When reciting the Shema, whether in the morning or in the evening, remember…
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August 5, 2022
Shabbat Chazon
This Shabbat is known as Shabbat Chazon, the Sabbath of the Vision…
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August 5, 2022
Gain Deeper Insight
To help us prepare for parashat Devarim this Shabbat, also known as Shabbat…
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August 4, 2022
The Book of Lamentations
On Tisha b’Av, the ninth of Av, one of the ways that the Jewish people…
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August 4, 2022
Study Eicha, The Book of Lamentations
To better appreciate the impact of the destruction of the Temple upon the…
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August 3, 2022
Telephone, Gramaphone, Helicopter…Emile Berliner
Emile Berliner (May 20, 1851 – August 3, 1929) came to America to avoid…
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August 3, 2022
Make an Impact
Learn more about Emile Berliner, the incredibly multi-talented Jewish…
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August 2, 2022
Mourning Jerusalem I: A Brief History of the First Temple
This coming Saturday night and Sunday, Jews the world over will be…
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August 2, 2022
Learning From Prior Mistakes
Learn from the mistakes of our ancestors to gain an appreciation of the…
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August 1, 2022
Tisha b’Av
This Saturday night at sunset, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar…
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August 1, 2022
The Saddest Day
Given the numerous tragedies that have befallen the Jewish people…
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July 29, 2022
A Woman in Charge: Bessie Gotsfeld
Mizrachi Women’s Organization of America (MWOA, known today as AMIT –…
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July 29, 2022
For Religious Education
Recognize the important work of AMIT, which supports and operates over 100…
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July 28, 2022
Rashi and The Tosafot Commentaries
One of the most fascinating aspects of Jewish study are the…
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July 28, 2022
Gain Clarity and Wisdom
To gain clarity and a deeper understanding of a passage in the Talmud, be…
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July 27, 2022
The Month of Av
The months of the Jewish year are called in the Torah by number only (the…
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July 27, 2022
Preparing for the Nine Days
The Mishna, in Tractate Ta’anit 27b, teaches that when the month of Av…
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July 26, 2022
Watch Your Language
Once upon a time in American culture, defiant children who uttered certain…
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July 26, 2022
Think First
Before you speak, think about the implications of your words as our speech…
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