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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May 7, 2021
Western Wall History
The Western (Wailing*) Wall is the most accessible holiest location in…
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May 7, 2021
Miracles in the Holy Temple
As we prepare to celebrate Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Day, on Monday, May…
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May 6, 2021
The Great Rae Landy
National Nurses Week begins each year, on May 6th and ends on May 12th,…
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May 6, 2021
Celebrate Nurses
Remember to thank nurses for their wonderful work, especially for their…
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May 5, 2021
A Turn in History
While many people know that Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday, a fair…
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May 5, 2021
Cinco de Mayo
Learn how the May 5, 1862 victory by Mexico over France in the Battle of…
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May 4, 2021
Courland Jews, an Interesting History
There is no country by the name of Courland, but there is a historical…
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May 4, 2021
A Fascinating History
Study history to appreciate how the Courland Jews, who retained many of the…
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May 3, 2021
The Occident
In honor of World Press Freedom Day, today, May 3rd, as declared by the…
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May 3, 2021
Listen to the Other Side
Even if you have strongly held beliefs, be willing to read articles written…
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April 30, 2021
A Look at Honesty
In honor of Honesty Day (created by M. Hirsh Goldberg in the 1990s), Jewish…
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April 30, 2021
Transparent Honesty
Be honest in your dealings with all people. To learn more and broaden your…
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April 29, 2021
Lag Ba’Omer
The period of mourning* (for the 24,000 students of Rabbi Akiva who died of…
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April 29, 2021
Time For a Trim
Get your haircut tomorrow and look your best for Shabbat.
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April 28, 2021
Happy Birthday Birkat Hamazon
The Torah (Exodus 16:1) reports that the Children of Israel arrived at the…
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April 28, 2021
Remember to Say Thank You
When enjoying a meal that includes bread, be sure to recite the Birkat…
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April 27, 2021
A Math Teacher’s Life
Had Irving (Isaac) Adler not lived during the fervent era of the rise and…
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April 27, 2021
Study History
Recognize how members of the American Communist Party such as Irving…
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April 26, 2021
The Second Passover
On the first anniversary of the Exodus from Egypt, the Children of Israel…
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April 26, 2021
Time for a Good Crunch
In commemoration of Pesach Sheni, the Second Passover, enjoy some matzah…
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April 23, 2021
The Importance of English Books
In honor of April 23rd, which the United Nations has declared English…
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April 23, 2021
An Ethical Shabbat
In honor of English Language Day, download and print out before Shabbat, in…
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April 22, 2021
This Land Is Our Land
“Rabbi Simeon ben Yochai said: ‘Three things are weighed equally, and they…
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April 22, 2021
The Importance of Earth Day
Act responsibly. The designation of a distinct day recognized by many…
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April 21, 2021
A Place For the Artists
Marcel Janco, who passed away on April 21, 1984, is best known as one of…
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April 21, 2021
Support Jewish Artists
Support the artistic innovation and creativity of Jewish artists.
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April 20, 2021
What Happened in SHUM?
While most people know about the horrors of the Crusades, many do not…
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April 20, 2021
How Fortunate We Are
A study of the atrocities that befell the Jews of the Middle Ages in…
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April 19, 2021
The History of the Knesset
The founders of the State of Israel did not have much time to set up and…
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April 19, 2021
The Knesset
To understand the development of the Israeli parliamentary system in the…
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