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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12/04/2017
Torah Time
If you hear of a Hachnassat Sefer Torah (Welcoming of a Torah) in…
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12/01/2017
The Result of This Union
There are many famous narratives (such as the story of Creation, the great…
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12/01/2017
Welcome on Shabbat
Create a Shabbat environment in your home that is warm and welcoming to…
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11/30/2017
Pidyon Ha’ben – Redeeming the Firstborn
“You must redeem the firstborn of a person ... when he is one month old,…
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11/30/2017
Plan to Attend
Do not pass up an opportunity to attend a Pidyon Ha'ben.
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11/29/2017
All-American Giver
Mervin Pregulman earned his initial fame as a college football star, but…
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11/29/2017
Your Own Town
Assist local Jewish organizations through direct activity or financial…
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11/28/2017
Albania and the Jews
Albania, which today marks its Independence Day, is a small Balkan country…
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11/28/2017
Senior Respect
Stand up to show respect for the seniors in your community.
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11/27/2017
It’s The Hebrew Alphabet
Aleph - Bet - Gimmel - Daled - Hey...it’s the Hebrew alphabet! According…
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11/27/2017
Language Use
If you know how to read Hebrew, practice it regularly. If you don't know…
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11/24/2017
Bread and Clothing
Until recently, the repercussions of converting to Judaism meant more than…
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11/23/2017
It’s Not A Big Chicken
If there is one thing that is guaranteed to be in supermarkets in November,…
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11/23/2017
Feast of Gratitude
While the majority of the sacrifices enumerated in the Torah are related to…
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11/22/2017
The Jewish League
For American Jews today, it is hard to imagine that Jews in the U.S. in the…
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11/21/2017
Before They Knew Viral
Martha Wollstein, whose parents were Jewish immigrants from Germany, began…
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11/20/2017
Our Obligation
On November 20, 1959, the United Nations adopted a resolution accepting the…
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11/20/2017
Good for All
Invest yourself in the Jewish education of the children in your life.
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11/17/2017
For Her Protection
Most people look at the world through the perspective of the society in…
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11/16/2017
Yom Kippur Katan
Today is one of a number of days on the Jewish calendar that is noted as…
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11/16/2017
Monthly Reflection
Take a few moments to think about your actions over the course of the last…
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11/15/2017
Writers in a Terrible Place
“The Day of the Imprisoned Writer” (November 15) was established by PEN…
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11/15/2017
History Read
Read about Jewish history in order to understand the Jewish nation today.
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11/14/2017
Jewish Work in Diabetes
Not so long ago, diabetes was often thought of as a “Jewish disease.” This…
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11/14/2017
Healthful and Healthy
Be conscious of how your diet affects your health.
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