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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    02/13/2017

    Listen Jewish

    Support local Jewish radio or television stations.

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    02/10/2017

    Tu b’Shevat is Coming

    While it may seem as if winter has just begun, it may be time to look…

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    02/10/2017

    What Is the Tree of Life?

    In the Garden of Eden, which was teeming with all the wonderful flora of…

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    02/10/2017

    The Shabbat of Song

    Music speaks to the heart, and, not surprisingly, the heart often speaks…

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    02/10/2017

    SIng for the World

    This Shabbat, sing praises to God and the majesty of this world.

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    02/09/2017

    The Foods of Tu b’Shevat

    This Shabbat, Jews around the world will celebrate Tu B'Shevat,…

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    02/09/2017

    Fruit Stop

    Stop by the store and pick up some special fruit for celebrating Tu…

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    02/08/2017

    What’s the Complaint?

    People always like to complain. It is a fact. Sometimes they have…

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    02/08/2017

    Without Complaint

    Find positive ways to express the need for something to be changed.

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    02/06/2017

    Irish in Fairbanks

    In 1910, while visiting her family in her native town of Dublin, Jessie…

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    02/06/2017

    Community Abroad

    When travelling to an unfamiliar place, research the local Jewish community…

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    02/03/2017

    Don’t Pretend

    Has someone you know recently emailed you from their overseas vacation…

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    02/03/2017

    Honest Shabbat

    Put your heart into the celebration of Shabbat.

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    02/02/2017

    Blue Laws and the Supreme Court

    In honor of the first session of the United States Supreme Court (February…

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    02/02/2017

    Quiet Weekend

    Make the Sabbath a day of rest from electronics.

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    02/01/2017

    The Real Thing

    With a bit of creativity, one can easily think of reasons why a person…

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    02/01/2017

    Beautiful

    Teach the children in your life about the special and unique beauty of…

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    01/31/2017

    What’s in the Book: I Samuel

    The First Book of Samuel concerns the establishment of the Israelite…

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    01/30/2017

    Appreciating a Blanket of Snow

    If you live in a northern climate, then the end of January might just be…

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    01/30/2017

    A Ride

    Offer rides to friends or neighbors who are waiting for the bus.

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    01/27/2017

    A Memorial in the United States

    When the cornerstone for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum was…

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    01/27/2017

    Family Shabbat

    Include your family in your Shabbat celebration.

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    01/26/2017

    Hong Kong Jews

    On January 26, 1841, Commodore Gordon Bremer claimed the territory of Hong…

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    01/26/2017

    Community Assist

    Pay attention to the happenings in your local community and offer to help…

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    01/25/2017

    Couldn’t Hear The Hope

    "Don't worry, it will get easier. Don't worry, I'm sure things will get…

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    01/25/2017

    Listen Well

    Be a good listener by not assuming you know someone else's pain.

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    01/24/2017

    The Great Sea Monster

    For most of history, sea monsters were considered among the greatest perils…

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    01/24/2017

    Amazing Feedbags

    Do not take the wonders of nature and the diversity of creation for…

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    01/23/2017

    A Woman of Chemistry

    If you or someone you love has ever been treated for leukemia, lupus or…

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    01/23/2017

    A Better Place

    Use your skills to try to make the world a better place.

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