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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06/24/2016
Cloud Positioning System
Those who enjoy travel, love to hear tales of adventurous backpackers who…
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06/23/2016
Protecting Widows
June 23rd is the official date recognized by the United Nations as…
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06/23/2016
An Extra Thought
Be aware of people in your community who may need a helping hand and see…
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06/22/2016
Joy to the Bride and Groom
Have you ever been to a traditional Jewish wedding? At traditional weddings…
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06/22/2016
At A Wedding
If you attend a wedding, focus on what will make the bride and groom happy.
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06/21/2016
Three Steps Forward, Three Steps Back
While Jewish prayer has many aspects that are introspective, prayer is also…
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06/21/2016
Focus
Make it a point to clear your mind and focus before reciting prayers.
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06/20/2016
In West Virginia
West Virginia, which became a state on this day in 1863 after breaking away…
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06/19/2016
The Importance of Dad
In honor of Father's Day, Jewish Treats presents this classic…
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06/17/2016
Avinu – Our Father
One of the most common ways of addressing God in the Jewish liturgy…
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06/17/2016
Don’t Wait
Don't wait for Fathers' Day (or Mothers' Day), make honoring your parents a…
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06/16/2016
Equal Tribes
Each of the twelve tribes of Israel descended from one of Jacob’s twelve…
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06/15/2016
Wind Power
When the European Wind Energy Association launched the first Wind Day in…
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06/15/2016
Walk About
When walking in the sun and enjoying a cool breeze, remember that the wind…
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06/14/2016
Making it Transfusable
In honor of World Blood Day (June 14), Jewish Treats takes a brief look at…
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06/10/2016
The Book of Ruth
Ruth was the Moabite wife of Machlon, one of the sons of Elimelech and…
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06/10/2016
In the Wilderness
The Torah was given to the Jewish nation in the midst of the wilderness on…
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06/10/2016
Double Wishes
Jewish Treats and NJOP wish you a Shabbat Shalom and a happy……
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06/09/2016
Preparing for the Torah
Shortly after the Israelites encamped at the base of Mount Sinai, they…
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06/09/2016
A Different Set of Loaves
There are several well-known connections between the holiday of Passover…
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06/09/2016
Be Prepared
Prepare for the holiday of Shavuot by clearing your schedule.
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06/08/2016
Day of Distinction
On the first day of Sivan in the year 2448 (Jewish calendar), only seven…
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06/08/2016
Whose First Fruits
When the Oral Law was first codified, most Jews lived in agrarian settings.…
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