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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06/25/2015
It’s All in the Timing
When setting out to conquer the Promised Land, the Israelites' first…
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06/24/2015
Private versus Public
Moses’ greatest desire was to enter the Promised Land along with the…
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06/24/2015
Aware of Place
Be aware of how you treat others both publicly and privately.
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06/23/2015
Sir “The Jew”
The first Jew to be knighted by a monarch of England was not himself…
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06/22/2015
The Entertainer
Judging by the jokes included in so many movies about marriage, there is a…
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06/22/2015
Fine Line
When joking with other people, be aware of their reactions and be careful…
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06/21/2015
The Importance of Dad
In honor of Father's Day, Jewish Treats presents this classic…
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06/21/2015
Happy Day
If you can, call your father and wish him a happy Father's Day.
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06/19/2015
Respect of the Sons
In the twenty-first century, rebelling against one’s family is…
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06/19/2015
Always with Respect
If you disagree with your father or mother, make sure to be respectful in…
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06/18/2015
Rosh Chodesh
The very first commandment that was given to the entire Jewish nation was…
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06/17/2015
Jews in Iceland
In honor of Icelandic National Day, Jewish Treats presents a history of…
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06/17/2015
Kindness
On a hot day, offer a cold drink to your local mail delivery person.
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06/16/2015
Never to Forget
In 1938, when native New Yorker Lucy Schildkret Dawidowicz…
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06/15/2015
Officers of the Law
The Bible in Deuteronomy states, “Shoftim v’shotrim, Judges and “shotrim”…
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06/15/2015
A Word or Two
When you see someone working for the benefit of society, take a moment and…
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06/12/2015
Stay Cool
As the summer heats up, people everywhere are turning to whatever means…
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06/12/2015
Cool
Freeze some grapes for a delicious, nutritious and cooling Shabbat treat.
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06/11/2015
The Salty Ghettos
It is a fairly well-known fact (perhaps due to Shakespeare’s Merchant of…
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06/11/2015
Well Wishes
If a friend is ill, send them a message letting them know that they are in…
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06/10/2015
The Might of the Pen
The fact that today is National Ballpoint Pen Day offers Jewish Treats the…
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06/09/2015
Summer Camp
The end of the school year is upon us, and across the country, many parents…
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06/09/2015
Summer Memories
If you have fond memories of Jewish day camp, make the effort to reconnect…
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06/08/2015
Oh Evil Tongue
“Come and see how great the power of an evil tongue is! Whence do we know…
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