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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11/02/2015
The Jews of North Dakota
On November 2, 1889, North Dakota was admitted to the United States as the…
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11/02/2015
Cool Winds Coming
Donate extra hats, scarves and gloves to a local shelter for those in need.
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10/30/2015
Return of the Dead
The relationship of the living and the dead is an oft debated topic by the…
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10/29/2015
National Hermit Day
Judaism is not known for encouraging asceticism. While the Torah commands…
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10/29/2015
Alone Time
Take time today for some quiet contemplation - perhaps on your commute home…
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10/28/2015
Cutting Through Stone
By all accounts, the First Temple was a magnificent edifice built with…
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10/27/2015
Praying in Many Ways
Many nutritionists recommend that a person should have three square meals a…
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10/26/2015
Rabin
12 Cheshvan is the yahrzeit (anniversary of the death) of Yitzchak Rabin,…
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10/26/2015
Give a Little
Set aside a few extra dollars a month to use for unexpected charity.
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10/23/2015
What’s In The Book: Proverbs
A proverb is defined as “a short popular saying that expresses effectively…
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10/23/2015
Wisdom Message
Teach the younger people in your life about the wisdom of Judaism.
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10/22/2015
Who Was Rava?
The scholars of Babylon had a tremendous impact on Jewish life. Many of the…
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10/22/2015
Happy For You
Put aside feelings of jealousy and be truly happy when others succeed.
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10/21/2015
The Star Symbol
Looking for a nice piece of Judaica? Why not go for something really…
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10/20/2015
For Dew and Rain
As indicated by Jewish prayer, the rainy season in the land of Israel…
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10/20/2015
Gratitude for Rain
When it rains, let yourself feel a sense of gratitude.
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10/19/2015
Revealing Sodom
With recent news reports about the possible discovery of the ruins of the…
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10/16/2015
This Day is Honored
Shabbat meals, like many aspects of Jewish life, are a beautiful synthesis…
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10/15/2015
Keeping Those Hands Clean
Today is Global Handwashing Day, a global advocacy day dedicated to…
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10/15/2015
Spiritually Aware
Be aware of your spiritual health as well as your physical health.
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10/14/2015
A Bit of Melodrama
If you are looking for melodrama, if you like soap operas and emotional…
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10/14/2015
Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather
Honoring one's parents includes honoring their parents as well.
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10/13/2015
Building Off Failure
Today, October 13, is marked as the “International Day for Failure,” a day…
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