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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Water, Water Everywhere
Sukkot is considered the holiday on which God determines the world’s water…
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Chol Hamoed
Most holidays in Western society last for a single day, which is often…
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Ushpeezin (Oo’shpee’zin)
During the festival of Sukkot, the sukkah is intended to be our home. For…
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Everyone Does the Wave
One of the main mitzvot of the holiday of Sukkot is the waving of the four…
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The Four Species
The waving of the four species is one of the most beautiful and symbolic…
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For The Sin We Committed
One of the main steps in the process of teshuva (repentance) is…
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Neilah: The Final Service
While one may make requests of God or atone for transgressions at any time…
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Like Clay in the Hand of the Potter
One of the most metaphoric and beautiful piyuttim (poems)…
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The Food of Yom Kippur
Food on Yom Kippur? Isn’t Yom Kippur the most famous fast day on the Jewish…
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Scapegoat
The Jewish people have often been cast as the proverbial "scapegoat." When…
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Lose the Leather
Once a year, Jews around the world make a unique, and not always…
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Inside Prayer
Jewish prayer is a complex, multi-layered activity. The sages refer to…
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