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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05/22/2017
Rav Saadia Gaon
Rabbi Saadia ben Joseph, known by the appellation Rav Saadia Gaon (Gaon was…
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05/22/2017
Philosophical Exploration
If you enjoy studying philosophy, take the time to explore works by Jewish…
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05/19/2017
The New Month is Coming
In many synagogues around the world, the monthly calendar contains a…
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05/18/2017
Around the World in One Place
In honor of International Museum Day, Jewish Treats presents…
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05/18/2017
History is Yours
Take actions to preserve your family history for posterity.
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05/17/2017
Students, Teachers, Honor and More
Across the country, students are preparing for the end of the year. Young…
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05/17/2017
Every Student
Teach the children in your life to always treat teachers with respect.
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05/16/2017
Bowing Down
Because it was customary for idol worshippers to bow fully to the ground…
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05/16/2017
Awareness
Be aware that some items that appear as art are really considered statues…
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05/15/2017
Her Name Means Mother of All
If there is one Biblical story that most everyone in Western society knows,…
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05/15/2017
Encourage
Don't hesitate to introduce two people you feel might be a good…
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05/14/2017
“The Splendor”
While the study of Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism) has always been a part of…
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05/14/2017
Who Was Rabbi Akiva
Akiva ben Yosef was once an ignorant and illiterate shepherd. So poor and…
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05/12/2017
Thank You, Mom
In honor of all our favorite Jewish Mothers, we've decided to re-Treat this…
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05/12/2017
The Tragedy of Jealousy
The Talmud (Yevamot 62b) relates that “Rabbi Akiva had 12,000 pairs of…
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05/12/2017
Lag Ba’Omer
The period of mourning* (for the 24,000 students of Rabbi Akiva who died of…
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05/11/2017
Jews in Early Minnesota
It is often surprising to realize just how recent it was that the majority…
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05/10/2017
The Second Passover
On the first anniversary of the Exodus from Egypt, the Children of Israel…
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05/10/2017
A Bite or Two
This afternoon, enjoy a piece of matzah in honor of Pesach Shaynee.
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05/09/2017
Oh Goodness
“He [Rabbi Akiva] said:... The world is judged with goodness, and…
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05/08/2017
Watch Your Language
Once upon a time in American culture, defiant children who uttered certain…
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05/05/2017
A Rabbi in Mexico
Mexico does not have a particularly long Jewish history due to the presence…
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05/04/2017
Top of the Class
Among the scholars quoted in Pirkei Avot/Ethics of the Fathers, are…
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