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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07/26/2024
Rewarded
At the time that God appointed Aaron to be the High Priest and instructed…
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07/26/2024
With Zeal
Make Judaism a vibrant and important part of your life. It is interesting…
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07/25/2024
Jewish Judo
With the summer Olympics set to begin in Paris, Jewish Treats takes a look…
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07/25/2024
God-Given Talent
If you plan to watch the upcoming Olympic Games taking place in Paris, take…
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07/24/2024
The Hebrew University
Since its first official overseas program in 1955, the Hebrew University in…
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07/24/2024
Higher Education
Marvel at the growth of Hebrew University from its humble beginnings,…
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07/23/2024
Smashing the Tablets
The sages declare that five tragedies occurred on the Seventeenth of…
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07/23/2024
The Three Weeks
The fast of the Seventeenth of Tammuz which is today, is the beginning of a…
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07/22/2024
Chosen To Write
In Genesis 32, Jacob wrestled with an angel and emerged with a new name,…
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07/22/2024
People of the Book
Set aside time to enjoy a book with a Jewish theme or explore the…
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07/19/2024
Written for Their Sons
Imagine traveling forward 500 years in time and discovering multitudes of…
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07/19/2024
Plan Ahead
In addition to sumptuous food and playing with friends, it behooves those…
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07/18/2024
Get Out
The history of the Jews in Europe can almost be read as a timeline of…
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07/18/2024
Know Your Jewish History
Given the many expulsions that Jews suffered throughout the millennia,…
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07/17/2024
A Day to Firgun
In the age of the internet there seem to be an incredible number of new…
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07/17/2024
Good Eye
To "firgun" means to take pride in the accomplishment of someone else…
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07/16/2024
Yiddish in Shanghai
During World War II, Japanese-occupied Shanghai, China became a haven for…
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07/16/2024
Jewish Travel
If planning a future trip to the area, be certain to learn more about the…
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07/15/2024
Gummi Worms, Gelatin and Jews
Today is Gummi Worm Day, celebrating the popular sweet and sour candy,…
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07/15/2024
Is it Kosher?
Marrying the ancient kosher laws with modern day food technology and trends…
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07/12/2024
Miraculous Water
Human beings have several basic needs: food, water and protection from the…
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07/12/2024
Thanks for the Water
Before enjoying a glass of cold water, say the blessing: Ba'ruch Ah'tah…
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07/11/2024
Magen David Adom
The opportunity to save a life (hatzalat nefashot) is one of those unique…
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07/11/2024
Save a Life
If you are able, train to become an EMT or paramedic, and if your local…
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07/10/2024
Here Kitty Kitty
While today the two most common types of house pets are cats and dogs, the…
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07/09/2024
The Rebbe
Jews worldwide observe the yahrzeit (anniversary of death) of the seventh…
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07/09/2024
Just One Mitzvah
If there's any universal message the Chabad movement would want transmitted…
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07/08/2024
Always (Kosher) Coca-Cola
I’ll bet you have never heard of the Pemberton Medicine Company! But,…
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07/08/2024
Is it Kosher?
Be sure to always check for proper kosher certification of a food item,…
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