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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11/07/2017
Kindness to Animals
Animals are one of the most important “educational tools” God provided to…
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11/07/2017
For Animals’ Sake
Before adopting a pet, think carefully if you will have the time and…
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11/06/2017
A Jazz Master
On a day dedicated to the appreciation of the saxophone, Jewish Treats…
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11/03/2017
The Jews of Panama
The history of the Jews in Panama is similar to Jewish history in other…
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11/03/2017
Sweet Music
Enhance your Shabbat meal by singing special Shabbat songs. (Click…
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11/02/2017
Jabotinsky
When Vladimir Yevgenyevich Zhabotinsky was born on 13 Cheshvan (October 18)…
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11/02/2017
Friendship
When you hear a friend is troubled, reach out to them and let them know…
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11/01/2017
An Unholy Act with the Best Intentions
There are many stories in the Torah that might be deemed “too adult,” and…
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10/31/2017
Visiting Graves
Graveyard tours are often promoted in the month of October as an…
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10/30/2017
But Mom, You Promised
Parenting is no easy task. From a very early age, children demand and seek…
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10/27/2017
The Jews of Amsterdam
October 27, 1275 is noted as the first time the name “Amsterdam” was…
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10/26/2017
Women of Vision
Our sages teach that there were seven women famed for their prophecy.…
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10/26/2017
Your House
Place mezuzot on all the doorposts of your house (except the…
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10/25/2017
A Great Historian
Author of over 80 different works, the Right Honorable Sir Martin Gilbert…
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10/24/2017
Abraham in the Idol Shop
According to Jewish tradition, Abram was very young when he came to…
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10/24/2017
Strength in Understanding
Study Midrash (extra-Biblical legends) to better understand the narrative…
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10/23/2017
Two Mondays and a Thursday
The Jewish calendar includes two week-long, Torah-ordained holidays:…
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10/23/2017
Supporting
Be supportive of others who are trying to add Jewish practice and…
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10/20/2017
White Papers
For those who have studied the history of the return of the Jewish people…
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10/20/2017
Shabbat Wine
If you enjoy wine, check out the collection of kosher wines available at…
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10/19/2017
Honoring Those Who Have Passed
Sometimes the world seems a bit like alphabet soup. There are the ever…
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10/18/2017
The Jews of Puerto Rico
On October 18, 1898, the “Stars and Stripes” flag of the United States was…
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10/18/2017
Season’s Change
Prepare for the coming winter by helping others and donating…
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