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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06/13/2018
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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06/06/2018
Mezuzah: Complete Fulfillment
A mezuzah on the doorpost is a public sign of a Jewish home. If you open…
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06/06/2018
To Find Mezuzot
Contact your local Judaica store or Jewish scribe to purchase any mezuzot…
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06/05/2018
No Refuge in Alaska
Purchased from the Russian Empire in 1867, the territory of Alaska was the…
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06/05/2018
Thanks for the Yum
Take a moment and thank God for the wonderful array of foods one can…
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06/04/2018
A Proverb For More Than Parents
While there is no single Biblical or Talmudic text that can be compared to…
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06/04/2018
Modelling
Rather than use rebuke, model the behavior you believe is best.
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06/01/2018
The Haftarah
Every week, on Shabbat, a portion of the Five Books of Moses is read in…
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06/01/2018
The Prophets
Take time to explore the writings of the Prophets to get a better…
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05/31/2018
Waving Levites
Every society, large and small, has a hierarchy, and in the society defined…
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05/31/2018
Always Check
Make it a habit to check food packaging for kosher certification, even if…
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05/30/2018
Batsheva and David
The story of David and Batsheva is one of the most famous “romantic”…
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05/30/2018
Favorable Reasoning
Assess all information with the goal of finding favorable reasoning for the…
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05/29/2018
Mazal Tov
When invited to a kiddush in honor of the birth of a girl, make certain to…
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05/28/2018
A Memorial Day Look At The Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery, the United States’ most noted military burial…
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05/28/2018
For Freedom
Take the time to honor those soldiers who have given their all to protect…
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05/25/2018
It’s About the Relationship
Marriage, in the construct of Jewish law, is a practical agreement by…
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05/25/2018
For Peace
Always do what you can to promote a peaceful relationship between a…
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05/24/2018
Cover Your Ears
Understanding proper speech, according to Jewish tradition, is critical to…
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05/24/2018
Line on Hand
Prepare a line to have on hand to remove yourself from a negative…
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