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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03/30/2017
Coco Koller and Cocaine
Today is National Doctors Day. Because the date, March 30th, was chosen in…
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03/30/2017
Something New
If you are able to, buy something new to wear on the upcoming Passover…
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03/29/2017
Mother of Charities
Reading the biography of Frances Wisebart Jacobs leaves little doubt that…
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03/29/2017
Hand In
If you have extra time, volunteer at a local organization that helps those…
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03/28/2017
Crazy for Coffee
It is a fact fit for any game of trivia that the first coffee house, known…
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03/28/2017
Invite
If you have friends or family who do not yet have plans on attending a…
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03/27/2017
OMG! Passover is Coming
The intensive physical and emotional preparations for Passover come from…
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03/27/2017
All Together
Begin preparing for Passover by placing all of your chametz on one shelf.
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03/24/2017
Parasha of the Month
This Shabbat is Parashat HaChodesh, the Sabbath of “The…
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03/24/2017
Use It Up
Use flour based products from your pantry in preparing for Shabbat as a way…
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03/23/2017
It’s About Leadership
“For the kingdom is the Lord’s, and He is the ruler over the nations”…
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03/23/2017
Giving Graciously
When giving charity, make sure to do so without any hint of reservation or…
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03/22/2017
Young Man…
The Jewish community has an incredible penchant for organizing and for…
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03/22/2017
Communal Works
Involve yourself in organizations that help build the local Jewish…
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03/21/2017
Rahel the Poetess
The poetry of Rahel has been described as both lyrical and sad, reflecting…
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03/21/2017
Poetic Phrases
If you enjoy writing, express your gratitude to God using verse.
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03/20/2017
Are They Out There?
People have always been intrigued by the unknown, such as far off lands and…
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03/20/2017
Universal Awe
Look at the universe, both near and far, with a sense of awe.
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03/17/2017
How Now, Red Cow
Every year, on the first or second Shabbat following Purim, a special…
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03/16/2017
An Advocate for Mothers
In honor of Women’s History Month, Jewish Treats presents a brief biography…
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03/16/2017
Family Assistance
Offer to help out a family after the birth of a child.
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03/15/2017
Check Out The Horns
Have you ever heard the idea that Jews have horns on their head? It is one…
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03/14/2017
An Imperfect Measure
Building requires many measurements, and the numerous building projects…
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03/14/2017
Inspiring Awe
Study science with an eye toward the amazing way in which the world was…
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03/13/2017
Purim, Again?
Unique to the Jewish calendar, Purim is actually observed on different days…
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03/13/2017
Bye Candy
Donate unwanted Purim left overs to an organization that works with…
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03/12/2017
The Purim Story in Under 300 Words
At the end of a 180-day feast, the King of Persia-Medea, Achashverosh,…
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