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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02/27/2018
The Power of Propaganda
In the last decade, there has been a noted increase in anti-Semitism,…
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02/26/2018
History of Hamantashen
If you are active on Jewish social media, whether on Facebook, Twitter,…
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02/26/2018
The Whole Megillah
Whether it’s a long-winded tale, or a story overloaded with details--it’s…
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02/26/2018
Gift Giving
Prepare a Mishloach Manot (Gift Basket) for someone with whom you have been…
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02/25/2018
Who Was Mordechai?
There are some people in this world who always seem to be right in the…
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02/25/2018
Costume Time
Those who first hear about the custom of wearing Purim costumes might…
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02/25/2018
A Part of the People
Never underestimate your ability to help your people.
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02/23/2018
The Sabbath of Remembering
This Shabbat is Shabbat Parashat Zachor, the Sabbath of Remembering.…
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02/23/2018
Light and Happiness
What is the connection between the holiday of Purim and Havdalah, the…
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02/23/2018
Hear It
Make an effort to hear the portion of Zachor read in synagogue this…
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02/22/2018
The Four Mitzvot of Purim
This year, Purim will be celebrated on Thursday, March 1st (beginning…
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02/22/2018
May His Name Be Erased
“Purim Holiday/Purim Holiday/A big holiday for the JewsMasks and…
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02/22/2018
Find the Time
Begin preparing for the upcoming holiday of Purim by contacting your local…
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02/21/2018
Dancing on Ice
Competing for artistic and athletic mastery on ice has been part of the fun…
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02/21/2018
Thoughtful
Take time out of your schedule to check on people you know who are going…
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02/20/2018
Resident Alien
Perhaps you are familiar with the Hebrew term “ger,” derived from the…
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02/19/2018
President Warren Harding
In honor of President’s Day, Jewish Treats presents a quick look at the…
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02/19/2018
Leadership
If you hold a leadership position in any type of organization, put your…
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02/16/2018
When Adar Begins
The month of Adar begins today. About Adar, the twelfth month of the Jewish…
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02/15/2018
The Spiritual Harvest of the Ant
Are you familiar with Aesop’s Fable of “The Ant and the Grasshopper”? It’s…
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02/15/2018
Deeper Exploration
When you find a topic of interest through Jewish Treats or another Jewish…
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02/14/2018
Muscular Judaism
As the Zionist Movement developed, one of its secondary goals was to…
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02/14/2018
Positive Exercise
When exercising, think about the fact that you are fulfilling the mitzvah…
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02/13/2018
Wayward Sons
While the Biblical canon has many stories of redemption and miracles, it…
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02/12/2018
The Jew Who Played for Germany
It is impossible to imagine what the thoughts of Rudi Victor Ball were when…
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02/12/2018
Give A Call
Make it a habit to call your family and build your relationship.
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