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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    02/15/2018

    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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    02/13/2018

    Parenting Tip

    Jewish parenting supports strong guidance from parents.

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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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    02/09/2018

    Rules for a Burglar

    A burglar is, by definition, one who commits the act of breaking and…

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    02/09/2018

    Reading Place

    Arrange a cozy corner for some relaxing Shabbat reading.

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    02/08/2018

    Majority Rules

    After the Torah was given, Moses served as the sole judge of the Jewish…

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    02/08/2018

    Just Ask

    Have a question on Jewish law? Ask a local rabbi.

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    02/07/2018

    The Kotzker

    The Chassidic movement, which started with the Baal Shem Tov in the early…

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    02/07/2018

    Better Me

    Working on becoming a better person is an important Jewish value.

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    02/06/2018

    The Meaning of “Lamed”

    Today’s Treat is brought to you by the Hebrew letter lamed and the number…

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    02/06/2018

    T.I.A.

    In honor of NJOP's 30th anniversary, please help support NJOP and Jewish…

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    02/05/2018

    Unexpected Sri Lankan History

    Today’s Jewish Treat will take a brief look at an unexpected location for…

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    02/05/2018

    A Warm Cup of Anything

    When you curl up with a hot drink on a cold day, don't forget to thank God…

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    02/02/2018

    A Phrase of Praise

    If you’ve ever been in a synagogue and heard a bunch of congregants…

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    02/02/2018

    Attention To

    When someone says a blessing, pay attention to hear the words.

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    02/01/2018

    Feeling Fit Focused on Napoleon

    Believe it or not, body building as an international sport, has Jewish…

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    02/01/2018

    Join a Class

    Get involved in exercise because taking care of your body is as important…

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    01/31/2018

    More Than Just Trees

    Thousands of blue boxes and a dream that encompassed a nation...that was…

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    01/31/2018

    Terrific Trees

    In honor of the New Year of Trees (Tu b'Shevat), Jewish…

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    01/31/2018

    Thinking Trees

    Go forward from Tu b'Shevat with a greater conscientiousness…

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    01/30/2018

    Tu b’Shevat is Coming

    While it may seem as if winter has just begun, it may be time to look…

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    01/30/2018

    Feast of Fruit

    Gather some friends and share a fruitful feast to honor the New Year of the…

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    01/29/2018

    Do you Shukle?

    If you’ve ever watched a traditional prayer quorum, or even just the…

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    01/29/2018

    My Place

    Establish a place in your home where you are able to concentrate while…

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    01/26/2018

    Rebuke for Good

    It is “human nature” to question the ups and downs of life. Of course,…

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