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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06/07/2016
Feast of Weeks
Shavuot, which we begin celebrating Saturday night (June 12th), is the only…
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06/07/2016
Two Pillars of Five
Jewish law, and thus Jewish life, rests on two pillars, the mitzvot between…
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06/06/2016
Green Cheesecake at Midnight
The holiday of Shavuot has three well-known, and well-loved, customs:…
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06/06/2016
The Littlest Mountain
When the Israelites were gathered at Mount Sinai, God gave them the Torah.…
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06/06/2016
Cakes of Cheese
Prepare for Shavuot by buying or making a cheesecake (for those who can't…
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06/05/2016
Give Them A Choice
There is an oft-cited Midrash (Sifrei, Dvarim 343) describing how God…
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06/05/2016
If I Forget Thee
“If I forget thee O’ Jerusalem, let my right hand wither” (Psalms 137:5 -Im…
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06/03/2016
The Old City
New York may be the city that never sleeps, but Jerusalem is the “City of…
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06/03/2016
Jerusalem Day
In 1947, when the United Nations approved the plan to partition the British…
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06/03/2016
Jerusalem Kugel
If you have a local kosher food store, buy some Yerushalmi (Jerusalemite)…
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06/02/2016
The Power of Positive – An Anniversary Treat
“Pop psychologists” often like to discuss the power of perspective by…
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06/02/2016
Personality Assessment
The fifth chapter of Pirkei Avot/Ethics of the Fathers contains an…
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06/02/2016
Look Within
Once a week, take a few moments to think about how you can become a better…
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06/01/2016
The Language of Unity
The penultimate chapter of the Book of Leviticus begins with a description…
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05/31/2016
Emergency Relief
In honor of the final day of Jewish American Heritage Month, today’s…
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05/30/2016
Memorial Day Museum
Washington, DC, is a city of museums. Beyond the vast assortment of…
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05/30/2016
Support For
Make a donation to museums that promote pride in one's Jewish heritage.
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05/27/2016
What’s With The Salt
At every Shabbat meal, the blessing of Ha'mo'tzee (the blessing…
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05/26/2016
Bows and Arrows
Lag Ba'omer, the 33rd day of the counting of the Omer, is a minor…
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05/26/2016
Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai
Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai (Rashbi), whose yahrtzeit is on Lag…
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05/26/2016
For Your Fellow
Do something nice for someone with whom you have had a hard time getting…
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05/25/2016
Lag Ba’Omer
The period of mourning* (for the 24,000 students of Rabbi Akiva who died of…
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05/25/2016
Celebrate Locally
Find out if there is a Lag Ba'omer celebration in your town and…
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05/24/2016
Pleasing with People
In a book of Jewish wisdom, one might expect the text to be solely focused…
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