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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02/04/2016
Shirt Off The Back
There are two common, related idioms that have distinct and opposite…
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02/03/2016
Donated By
Have you ever wondered why there are so many plaques and nameplates in…
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02/03/2016
Acknowledged
Make it a point to express appreciation for big things and everyday things.
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02/02/2016
Making it Kosher
If you have ever researched how to make a kitchen kosher, you might have…
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02/01/2016
National Freedom Day
Not many people are aware that today, February 1st, is National Freedom Day…
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02/01/2016
Free To Thank
Articulate the gratitude you feel living in a country that values freedom.
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01/29/2016
Rabban Yochanan ben Zakkai and the City of Yavne
Rabban Yochanan ben Zakkai lived during the tumultuous times when the…
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01/29/2016
Shabbat Warmth
Start your Shabbat meal with some nice warm chicken soup.
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01/28/2016
Accepting Wisdom
“Ben Zoma said: ‘Who is wise? One who learns from all people, as it is said…
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01/28/2016
Honoring Jewish Treats
If you enjoy Jewish Treats, join NJOP in honoring Jewish Treat's…
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01/27/2016
Local Heroes
In honor of International Holocaust Memorial Day, which is observed on the…
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01/27/2016
Hear Them
Make an effort to hear the stories of local Holocaust survivors.
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01/26/2016
Nice and Simple
It is a fairly well-known fact that there is a traditional Jewish dress…
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01/26/2016
Closet Close
Cull your closet for any clothes that you feel don't fit your image.
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01/25/2016
Foods of Tu b’Shevat
Today, Jews around the world celebrate Tu B'Shevat, the new year…
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01/25/2016
Delightful Fruits
Enjoy one of the special fruits of the land of Israel in honor of Tu…
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01/24/2016
Tu b’Shevat is Coming
While it may seem as if winter has just begun, it may be time to look…
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01/24/2016
Spring Inspired
Let the idea that spring is coming infuse you with joy and help you find…
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01/22/2016
The Shabbat of Song
Music speaks to the heart, and, not surprisingly, the heart often speaks…
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01/21/2016
The Jews of Bucharest
The history of the Jews of Europe is a narrative of highs, when…
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01/21/2016
Planning for Charity
Set aside a small percentage of your pay check to dedicate to…
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01/20/2016
The Sixth Rebbe
Today, the 10th of Shevat, is the yahrtzeit of Rabbi Joseph Isaac…
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01/19/2016
Water, On the Rocks
Reams of text have been written about the one seeming error in Moses’ life…
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01/18/2016
Rabbi Dr. Joachim Prinz
Can you name the speaker who preceded Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. when…
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01/18/2016
Examine
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is an excellent opportunity to examine the…
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