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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11/09/2016
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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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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