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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06/29/2017
Children of Abraham and Sarah
“Children of Israel,” an often used title for the Jewish people, is a name…
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06/28/2017
The Effect of the Dead
“All life is sacred!” It’s an important statement that is frequently…
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06/28/2017
A Big Mitzvah
Find out what you can do to help your local Jewish burial society.
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06/27/2017
The Autonomous Oblast
It might be surprising to learn that the first Jewish “state” was not…
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06/27/2017
Older Wisdom
Ask your parents or closest "guardian" for advice on major life decisions.
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06/26/2017
Filene’s Credit Union
On June 26, 1934, Congress passed the Federal Credit Union Act, allowing…
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06/26/2017
Healthy Lending
If you have the ability to lend money to someone in need, don't hesitate.
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06/23/2017
Serving the Public
As proclaimed by the United Nations, June 23rd is “Public Service Day.” In…
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06/23/2017
Double Day
Choose something special to wear in honor of the double celebration of…
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06/22/2017
Ease On In
If you did not learn to swim as a child, make arrangements to do so this…
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06/21/2017
Strong and Gentle
It is not uncommon to hear facetious comments about the fractious nature of…
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06/21/2017
Speak with Care
Be careful of the words you speak about others, even public figures.
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06/20/2017
The “Big Day”
Popular culture refers to one’s wedding as “The Big Day,” and it is,…
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06/20/2017
May I Help
If you know a couple preparing for their wedding, offer to assist them in…
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06/19/2017
What A Player!
Today marks 171 years since the first official game of baseball was played…
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06/19/2017
A Store in Kosher
Shop at and support grocery stores that carry a large supply of kosher…
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06/16/2017
Let’s Talk About Sin
What is sin? To a native English speaker, the word “sin” is laden with…
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06/16/2017
Details
Pay attention to the little details to enhance you Shabbat celebration.
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06/15/2017
In Arkansas
Jewish life in Arkansas began in 1825 with the arrival of Abraham Block to…
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06/15/2017
Family Honor
If you can, call your grandparents as a demonstration of honoring one's…
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06/14/2017
Stop and Smell the Roses
There is no common word for people with an impaired olfactory system…
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06/14/2017
Ahh Beautiful
Appreciate the beauty of the world with an expression of gratitude to its…
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06/13/2017
Bnei Brak: A Unique City
In Israel, there are any number of towns that identify themselves as…
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06/13/2017
On Your House
Make certain that the mezuzahs on your house are kosher (properly written).
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06/12/2017
The Disputation of Paris
The month of June in the year 1240 C.E. was not a good time for the Jews of…
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06/12/2017
Ask Away
If you are challenged about Jewish belief and don't know the appropriate…
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06/09/2017
Kugel Connection
A traditional Ashkenazi Shabbat table will often be graced with at least…
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