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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11/22/2016
Chinese Tiles and Jewish Ladies
It is a well-known joke that Jews have a particular affinity for Chinese…
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11/22/2016
Generational Listening
Spend time with older relatives and listen to their stories of Jewish life…
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11/21/2016
Taking a Stand in North Carolina
In honor of North Carolina’s ratification of the United States Constitution…
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11/21/2016
Speech of Jacob Henry
Though I will not conceal the surprise I felt, that the gentleman should…
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11/18/2016
Chastisement with Love
“Reprove a wise man, and he will love you” (Proverbs 9:8). Not too many…
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11/18/2016
Absorb It
When someone offers you constructive criticism, try not to be defensive.
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11/17/2016
Philosophical Dialogue
Spain in the early Middle Ages was a breeding ground for philosophers. As…
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11/17/2016
Read It
If you enjoy philosophical texts, make sure to include Jewish philosophical…
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11/16/2016
A Song to the Eternal
Not only is Adon Olam one of the most well-known Jewish prayers, but it is…
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11/16/2016
Prayers in Song
Don't hesitate to pray with song if it helps you to connect to the…
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11/15/2016
A Crime of Stalin
In 1981, PEN International (an organization of poets, essayists and…
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11/14/2016
The Value Of
It is easy to be judgmental. Some might say that being judgmental is a…
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11/11/2016
A Late Acknowledged Hero
In honor of Veterans Day, Jewish Treats presents a brief biography of Tibor…
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11/11/2016
The Clock Says
Don't forget that Shabbat begins an hour earlier this week!
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11/10/2016
Name Change
It is not a coincidence that cultures around the world share a belief in…
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11/10/2016
Names for Prayers
If someone you know is ill, ask them for their Hebrew name (and their…
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11/09/2016
The Fall of the Wall
Today, November 9, is marked on some calendars as World Freedom Day in…
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11/09/2016
Bridge Building
Make an effort to do something nice for a person with whom you disagree.
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11/08/2016
Barry Commoner for President
In 1980, Barry Commoner, a prominent biologist, environmentalist and author…
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11/08/2016
All People`
Remember to always respect your fellow people (even if their political…
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11/07/2016
Proverbial Path
In the Book of Proverbs it is written: “A person’s heart devises his way,…
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11/07/2016
An Hour’s Focus
For one hour of the day, specifically try to think of how your actions can…
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11/04/2016
Barbie’s Jewish Mother
One might easily wonder what Ruth Handler's reaction would have been to the…
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11/04/2016
Appreciation Course
Take a moment during the Shabbat meal tonight to express appreciation for…
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11/03/2016
A Bit About Fiddler
On November 3, 1971, the film version of Fiddler on the Roof was released…
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11/03/2016
Let’s Talk About
View Fiddler on the Roof with a member of a younger generation and use it…
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11/02/2016
From Deadwood to Rapid City
Images of the Wild West are filled with swinging saloon doors, dusty main…
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