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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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    03/20/2018

    Benjamin’s Great Journey

    Today, when someone talks about traveling through Europe or Asia, it is…

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    03/20/2018

    Community Variations

    Rejoice in the variations of Jewish traditions in different communities.

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    03/19/2018

    Perception of the Eye

    Within Jewish law there is a concept known as maarit ayin, which translates…

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    03/19/2018

    Choose to Think

    Be conscientious to judge other people as having proper intent.

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    03/16/2018

    A Synagogue Tour

    Throughout history, synagogue architecture has been as varied as the latest…

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    03/16/2018

    Connection Point

    When in synagogue, allow the unique details of the location to inspire you…

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    03/15/2018

    For The Mothers And Their Children

    Sophie Irene Simon Loeb had no children of her own, but she dedicated her…

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    03/15/2018

    Some Support

    Be aware of people in your community who need assistance and try to find…

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    03/14/2018

    OMG! Passover is Coming

    The intensive physical and emotional preparations for Passover come from…

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    03/14/2018

    Questions Before

    Feel free to ask Jewish Treats any questions you have about…

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    03/13/2018

    Educating American Girls

    When Vichna Kaplan (1913 - 1986) arrived in America in 1937, her…

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    03/13/2018

    Education Strong

    Encourage the Jewish children in your life to continue their Jewish…

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    03/12/2018

    Jews in Mauritius

    In the Indian Ocean, just off the coast of Africa, is the island nation of…

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    03/12/2018

    A Generous Look

    When you give charity to  person, smile.

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    03/09/2018

    Shabbat, The Heart of Unity

    Shabbat is one of the Ten Commandments, and is one of the most frequently…

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    03/09/2018

    Say Shabbat Shalom

    Life provides us with a plethora of opportunities to pronounce blessings.…

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    03/09/2018

    Shabbat Shalom

    Jewish Treats and NJOP wish you each a Shabbat Across America and Canada…

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    03/08/2018

    The Rebbitzen

    Esther Jungreis became a rebbitzen when she married Rabbi Meshulum Jungreis…

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    03/08/2018

    Adding Candles

    Lighting Shabbat candles is an essential element of Shabbat.…

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    03/08/2018

    Check In

    Call your local synagogue or Jewish center and ask if they are running…

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    03/07/2018

    Blessings and Challah

    Within Jewish tradition there are many moments that are considered…

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    03/07/2018

    Thank You for Having Me

    Giving an appropriate gift to a host or hostess is the topic of many an…

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    03/07/2018

    Baking Time

    Try your hand at making challah.

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    03/06/2018

    We’re Not Taking Care of Business

    On Shabbat, the Jewish people are commanded: “Six days you shall labor and…

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    03/06/2018

    If Shabbat Is Saturday, Why Does It Begin On Friday Night?

    There Was Evening, And There Was Morning... When following the Gregorian…

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    03/06/2018

    Peace Time

    Use Shabbat to create a time of peaceful rest from the world.

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    03/05/2018

    More Purims in Adar?

    The holiday of Purim that we celebrated last week is a world-wide holiday…

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    03/05/2018

    Almost Here

    If a Shabbat Across America or Shabbat Across Canada program is happening…

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    03/02/2018

    Purim, Again?

    Unique to the Jewish calendar, Purim is actually observed on different days…

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    03/02/2018

    The History Around Purim

    The story of Purim takes place at the very end of the era known in Jewish…

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