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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07/12/2017
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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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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