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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07/20/2017
Participate for Good
If you are athletic, use your abilities to help raise money for important…
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07/19/2017
Defining Accidental
The taking of a human life is always a tragedy, and there is never a way to…
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07/19/2017
No Trouble with Tools
When using large tools, always make sure the safety features are set and…
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07/18/2017
What You Say to the King
Is it okay to malign the leader(s) of the country? In the United States,…
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07/17/2017
A Day to Firgun
In the age of the internet there are an incredble number of new “holidays.”…
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07/17/2017
See Them
Make an active effort to look positively at the actions of your coworkers.
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07/14/2017
Not One, Not Two
Ever hear someone count out loud in the negatives: "Not one, not two, not…
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07/13/2017
The Fate of Babel
Born on July 13, 1894, in Odessa, Isaac Babel’s life spanned a…
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07/12/2017
Stolen Lives
Today marks the 42nd anniversary of the independence of the islands of Sao…
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07/12/2017
For the Children
Dedicate some of your philanthropic funds to supporting orphans and chldren…
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07/11/2017
The End of the Tamid Offering
In the year that the Israelites left Egypt, on the 17th day of Tammuz,…
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07/11/2017
The Three Weeks
“When Av enters, we must lessen our rejoicing,” declare the Talmudic sages…
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07/10/2017
The Fast of the 17th of Tammuz
Everyone knows about Yom Kippur. There are, however, several other fast…
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07/07/2017
More Than A Braid
Since the earliest days of record, women have spent time “doing” their…
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07/07/2017
Shabbat Garb
Distinguish between Shabbat and weekday by the way you dress.
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07/06/2017
After an Incident
If you have ever had a life-endangering moment - a car accident, a severe…
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07/05/2017
Curses Turned To Blessings
“How glorious are your tents, Jacob, your dwellings, Israel. As valleys…
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07/05/2017
Out of the Mouth
When dealing with a confrontation, think carefully about the words you…
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07/04/2017
Solomon Bush and the Revolutionary War
What was the highest rank obtained by a Jewish soldier during the…
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07/04/2017
Revolutionary Reflection
Take a moment and reflect on the positive history of Jews in America.
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07/03/2017
The Jews of St. Estatius: A Story of the American Revolution
The story of St. Estatius, a small Caribbean Island, brings together a…
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07/03/2017
History History
Don't be surprised when Jewish history and American history overlap.
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06/30/2017
In Celebration of Nine Years
Every person has special days in their life that they remember and mark…
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