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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11/12/2018
Memorial Day Museum
Washington, DC, is a city of museums. Beyond the vast assortment of…
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11/12/2018
Support our Veterans!
Show hakarat hatov (Hebrew for gratitude) to those who were willing to…
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11/09/2018
Kristallnacht
Kristallnacht, literally the Night of Crystal but generally translated as…
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11/09/2018
Never Forget and Act!
Recent tragic events remind us of the words in the Passover Hagaddah: “In…
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11/08/2018
The Kindness of Meah She’arim
On trips to Israel, many travel to the quaint Jerusalem neighborhood known…
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11/08/2018
Set Aside Funds for Charity
Judaism encourages giving a tenth of one’s income (after taxes) to…
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11/07/2018
North Star State’s First Jewish Senator
Rudolph Ely Boschwitz was born on November 7, 1930 in Berlin, Germany to…
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11/07/2018
Take Pride
Learn about Jewish politicians and appreciate their accomplishments.
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11/06/2018
Go Vote! It’s an American and Jewish Value!
Voting in free and fair elections is one of the most profound privileges…
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11/06/2018
Go Vote!
In addition to engaging in a patriotic and civic act, voting may also help…
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11/05/2018
Rabin
Yesterday was the 23rd anniversary of the death of Yitzchak Rabin, who was…
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11/05/2018
Watch the Rhetoric
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzchak Rabin's assassination followed poisonous…
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11/02/2018
Say Shabbat Shalom
NJOP stands in solidarity with the Squirrel Hill community in Pittsburgh…
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11/02/2018
Join Worldwide Jewry this Shabbat in Remembering the Victims in Pittsburgh
Join worldwide Jewry this Shabbat in remembering the victims in……
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11/01/2018
Fathers and Time
Of the three patriarchs, the one with the briefest of appearances and the…
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11/01/2018
Stop And Pray
The afternoon prayer can be the most challenging, as it cannot be fulfilled…
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10/31/2018
The Jewish Community of Vegas, Stays in Vegas! Jews of Nevada
When the territory now known as Nevada was acquired in 1848 after the…
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10/31/2018
Study Jewish Communities
Study about the Jewish communities you visit when you travel and support…
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10/30/2018
Chaim Weizmann
Many of the greatest names in Israeli history belong to leaders of military…
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10/30/2018
Be an Activist!
Learn from the lives of those who dedicated themselves to virtuous causes.
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10/29/2018
A Poet and A Martyr
Hannah Senesh (Szenes) was born in Budapest, Hungary, to an assimilated,…
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10/29/2018
Remember!
Make sure to recognize the ultimate sacrifice made by Jewish heroes so…
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10/26/2018
Sarah’s Whereabouts Determine Jewish Law
Parashat Vayeira begins with Avraham convalescing after his circumcision.…
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10/26/2018
Hospitality
Reaching out to welcome those in need of meals, or beds, is considered one…
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10/25/2018
Levi Eshkol
No leader wants to send troops to their deaths in battle. But facing the…
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10/25/2018
Volunteer For Israel
One need not be the Prime Minister of Israel to volunteer on behalf of…
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10/24/2018
The Chazon Ish
Rabbi Avraham Yeshaya Karelitz, known as the Chazon Ish, was considered to…
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10/24/2018
Learn about Torah Sages
Those recognized as religious leaders of the Jewish people are presumed to…
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10/23/2018
The Sounds of Silence (Not!)
Exactly one month ago, we were putting the final touches on our Sukkahs,…
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10/23/2018
Show Care for Those Who Are Sleeping
Preventing someone from sleeping can be considered a type of theft. It is a…
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