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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July 29, 2021
A Woman In Charge
Mizrachi Women’s Organization of America (MWOA, known today as AMIT –…
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July 29, 2021
Teaching By Example
Learn how to really make a difference in people’s lives by following the…
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July 28, 2021
Minsk, Pinsk and Dvinsk?
Dvinsk, also known as Daugavpils or Duenaburg, is Latvia’s second largest…
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July 28, 2021
Two Different but Valid Approaches
Study the history and customs of both the Mitnagdic (non-Chassidic) and the…
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July 27, 2021
The Gift of the Printing Press
Recognize how the innovation of the printing press in the 15th century and…
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July 27, 2021
People of the (Printed) Book
Johannes Gutenberg (1400-1468), credited as the developer of the printing…
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July 26, 2021
Watch Your Language
Once upon a time in American culture, defiant children who uttered certain…
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July 26, 2021
Use Care
Remember to use care when speaking, as our speech reflects who we are.
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July 23, 2021
No Holiday as Joyous
Tu b’Av (The Fifteenth of Av) which is tomorrow, is no longer the…
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July 23, 2021
Celebrate Tu b’Av This Shabbat
After the difficult period known as “The Three Weeks,” celebrate Tu b’Av…
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July 22, 2021
Hang Your Hammock
You may not believe this, but today is National Hammock Day. Many consider…
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July 22, 2021
Shabbat for the Taking
Whether a relaxing nap in a properly prepared hammock, an invigorating…
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July 21, 2021
Sir Moses Montefiore
Sir Moses Montefiore (1784-1885) had an extraordinary impact on the world.…
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July 21, 2021
Setting an Example
Learn more about philanthropists like Moses Montefiore who not only…
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July 20, 2021
Grandmaster R
When Samuel Reshevsky (born Szmul Rzeszewski, 1911-1992) was five years…
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July 20, 2021
Checkmate
In honor of International Chess Day and former Jewish chess master, Samuel…
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July 19, 2021
Belarus, China, Jerusalem and Brooklyn: The Odyssey of the World’s Largest Yeshiva
For 125 years, from 1814 until 1939, the Mir Yeshiva served as a beacon of…
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July 19, 2021
Miraculous Survival and the Growth of Torah
Appreciate the miraculous survival of the Mir Yeshiva in Shanghai during…
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July 16, 2021
Shabbat Chazon
This Shabbat is known as Shabbat Chazon, the Sabbath of the Vision…
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July 16, 2021
Study the Haftarah
Study this Shabbat’s haftarah to better understand the result of the sinful…
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July 15, 2021
Tisha b’Av
This Saturday night at sunset, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar…
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July 15, 2021
The Saddest Day
Given the numerous tragedies that have befallen the Jewish people…
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July 14, 2021
The Book of Lamentations
On Tisha b’Av, the ninth of Av, one of the ways that the Jewish people…
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July 14, 2021
Study the Book of Lamentations
Study Eicha, the Book of Lamentations, to better appreciate the impact of…
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July 13, 2021
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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July 13, 2021
Learning From Prior Mistakes
Study the mistakes made by our ancestors to gain an appreciation of the…
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July 12, 2021
Magen David Adom
The opportunity to save a life (hatzalat nefashot) is one of those unique…
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July 12, 2021
Save a Life
If you are able, train to become an EMT or paramedic in order to help…
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July 9, 2021
Rashi and The Tosafot Commentaries
One of the most fascinating aspects of Jewish study are the layer upon…
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July 9, 2021
Gain Clarity and Wisdom
To gain clarity and a deeper understanding of a passage in the Talmud, be…
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