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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03/07/2024
Study Hebrew
Learn to read Hebrew and unlock the fascinating etymology of Hebrew words…
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03/06/2024
For The Medal of Honor: The Story of PFC Leonard Kravitz
On March 6, 1951, a platoon of American soldiers serving in the Korean War…
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03/06/2024
Honor Their Memory
Acknowledge the selfless dedication and heroism of Jewish serviceman and…
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03/05/2024
The Iron Curtain
On March 5, 1946, barely one year after the end of World War II,…
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03/05/2024
Prayer Needs to Pierce Barriers
When we pray to God, we must envision our prayers as being potent enough to…
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03/04/2024
Pidyon Ha’ben – Redeeming the Firstborn
“You must redeem the firstborn of a person…when he is one month old, for…
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03/04/2024
Plan to Attend
If you have the occasion, try not to miss out on an opportunity to attend a…
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03/01/2024
The Most Popular Non-Holiday Event on Jewish Calendars
In honor of tonight’s celebration of the 28th annual SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA…
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03/01/2024
The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Register to participate in SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA AND CANADA at Home to…
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02/29/2024
It’s The Hebrew Alphabet
Aleph – Bet – Gimmel – Daled – Hey…it’s the Hebrew alphabet! According to…
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02/29/2024
Learn to Read the Aleph Bet
There’s no time like the present. Register now to learn to read Hebrew in…
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02/28/2024
Ein Gedi
No tour of Israel can be complete without a visit to the Judean desert.…
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02/28/2024
Hike and Experience Ein Gedi
Make sure that a trip to Ein Gedi is on the itinerary of your next…
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02/27/2024
Live Long And Prosper
Every “Trekkie” knows that Spock’s Vulcan salutation is accompanied by a…
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02/27/2024
Pop Culture References
Express Jewish pride when popular cultural references find their source in…
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02/26/2024
Jewish Jeaneology
February 26th, celebrated as “Levi Strauss Day,” is the day in 1829, that…
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02/26/2024
Jewish Owned Companies
Support companies owned by Jews that are charitable and are governed by…
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02/23/2024
In Uniform
The role played by dress codes is a topic that, every few years, sparks…
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02/23/2024
Giving With a Full Heart
Be aware of the image that you project your image with the clothing that…
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02/22/2024
Humble Bee
February 22nd has been declared “Be Humble Day,” a “holiday” that most…
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02/22/2024
Be Like Moses
Lead by example by emulating Moses, the greatest of all leaders, who the…
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02/21/2024
Say Cheese!
For decades, the word "Polaroid" was synonymous with 60 second instant…
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02/21/2024
Precious Pictures
Make sure to archive and preserve your photos, as they serve as priceless…
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02/20/2024
Judaism at the Barber
On February 20, 1816, Rossini’s classic opera, The Barber of Seville,…
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02/20/2024
Barber Instructions
Explain to your barber prior to your haircut how you want him or her to cut…
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02/19/2024
President Warren Harding
In honor of President’s Day, Jewish Treats presents a quick look at the…
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02/19/2024
Freedom of Religious Practice
Appreciate the United States and its presidents who have taken public…
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02/16/2024
Supply List
What do gold, silver and copper; aqua, purple and red-dyed wool; linen,…
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02/16/2024
Giving With a Full Heart
There is a well-known adage that asserts that “It is better to give than to…
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02/15/2024
Random Acts of Kindness
An entire generation of North Americans hear the words “random acts of…
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