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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11/01/2016
The Seven Mitzvot
Jewish law places great emphasis on the way a Jew must live and the rewards…
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11/01/2016
Modern Ways
Think about how modern values do or do not conform to these Seven Mitzvot.
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10/31/2016
A Candy Treat
While most people would not be surprised at the Jewish back-story of…
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10/31/2016
For Candy Lovers
Candy that is kosher in one country may not be kosher in another, so make…
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10/28/2016
A Document Against Anti-Semitism
Fifty-two years ago on this day, October 28th, the Catholic Church…
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10/28/2016
Portion Number One
Begin following the weekly Torah portion as we begin the cycle of Torah…
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10/27/2016
Here Kitty, Kitty
While today, the two most common types of house pets are cats and dogs, the…
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10/26/2016
Forward Relationship
Bring the focus of our relationship with the Divine from the holidays that…
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10/26/2016
What Is Isru Chag?
The day after vacation is often a time of distraction and disorientation.…
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10/23/2016
Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah
Tonight starts the holiday of Shemini Atzeret, literally the Gathering of…
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10/21/2016
Vanity of Vanities
Most people are unknowingly familiar with the beginning of the third…
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10/21/2016
The Great Hoshana (Hoshana Rabbah)
Rosh Hashana is known as the Day of Judgment (Yom Hadin), the day on which…
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10/21/2016
Sukkot Shabbat Nap
If the weather permits, take your Shabbat nap in a sukkah.
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10/20/2016
Everyone Does The Wave
One of the main mitzvot of the holiday of Sukkot is the waving of the four…
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10/20/2016
More Than A Harvest Festival
Few people refer to Sukkot by the name Chag Ha'Asif, Feast of the…
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10/20/2016
Invite Them
If you have a sukkah, invite Jewish friends, acquaintances and…
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10/19/2016
The Sukkot Hoshanot Service
Walk into a traditional synagogue in the middle of morning services during…
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10/19/2016
Water, Water Everywhere
Sukkot is considered the holiday on which God determines the world’s water…
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10/19/2016
Someone’s Sukkah
If you do not have a sukkot of your own, visit the sukkah of your local…
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10/16/2016
Holiday Decorating
During the holiday of Sukkot, Jews live in sukkot (temporary…
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10/16/2016
Ushpeezin (Oo’shpee’zin)
During the festival of Sukkot, the sukkah is intended to be our home. For…
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10/14/2016
Build Your Own Sukkah
Webster's Dictionary defines a tabernacle as a temporary dwelling,…
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10/14/2016
The Perfect Species
At this time of the year, Jews around the globe head out in search of the…
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10/14/2016
Roof Maker
Collect long, thin branches to use for the roof of your sukkah.
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10/13/2016
The Four Species
The waving of the four species is one of the most beautiful and symbolic…
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