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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06/26/2018
At The End Of The World
While Judaism is, for the most part, focused on the here and now (with a…
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06/26/2018
Each Day
Live in the here and now and be kind to the people with whom you interact…
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06/25/2018
Out To Sea
In honor of International Seafarers Day, Jewish Treats presents a brief…
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06/22/2018
Relationship Builder
One of the most frequently misunderstood aspects of Jewish law is also one…
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06/21/2018
The Truth About Mitzvot
It is recorded in the Midrash Rabbah that Rabbi Yochanan ben Zakkai was…
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06/21/2018
For The Mitzvah
Embrace the experience of doing mitzvot for the joy of doing them and for…
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06/20/2018
She Brought Them Home
There were many heroes involved in the incredible effort to secretly bring…
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06/20/2018
Be A Comfort
When you hear that a Jewish friend, neighbor or coworker has lost a close…
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06/19/2018
Your Jewish Life Coach
Do you have a life coach? For those unfamiliar with the term, life coaches…
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06/19/2018
Your Questions
When you have a question about Jewish life, write it down to remember to…
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06/18/2018
Word Magic
If you have ever heard that the magical word “Abracadabra” is Hebrew, then…
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06/18/2018
Internal Dictionary
Pay attention to language and how words from the Jewish lexicon are…
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06/17/2018
The Importance of Dad
In honor of Father's Day, Jewish Treats presents this classic…
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06/17/2018
Call If You Can
If you haven't already, call your father for a shmooze.
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06/15/2018
A Trap of Wealth
If I were a rich man...The most important men in town will come to fawn on…
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06/14/2018
This Surgery Is Elective
In the late twentieth century there was, according to anecdotal evidence,…
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06/13/2018
The Other Hand Washing
It’s been a lovely meal, from the fresh-baked French bread to the sinful…
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06/13/2018
The Custom of the Law
When confronted with different customs on fulfilling Jewish law, check with…
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06/12/2018
Choral in the Capitals
The history of Jewish settlement in Russia is as long and complex as the…
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06/12/2018
Synagogue Life
Get involved in your local synagogue, explore your options of prayer…
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06/11/2018
Philosophy, Religion, A Jewish Civilization
Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan was born on June 11, 1881, in Lithuania. His family…
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06/11/2018
Proud Judaism
Fill your home with items that enhance your pride in being Jewish.
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06/08/2018
The People’s Request
One of the most significant events in the journey of the Children of…
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06/08/2018
A Chance To Enhance
This Shabbat, spend a few moments meditating on how you can enhance…
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06/07/2018
The Great Jewish Tenor
There was a time, in the first half of the 20th century, when chazanut…
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06/07/2018
Deep Inspiration
Listen to Jewish music and allow it to inspire your spiritual side.
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