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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02/09/2015
No Dental Denial
Visit the dentist as part of maintaining your overall health.
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02/06/2015
On the Wings of Eagles
In Exodus 19, God instructs Moses to address the Children of Israel and to…
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02/06/2015
Shabbat Security
This Shabbat, turn off your personal electronic devices and enjoy…
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02/05/2015
The Reluctant Rabbi
Rabbi Sholom Mordechai Schwadron (1835-1911) learned modesty and dedication…
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02/04/2015
What Is the Tree of Life?
In the Garden of Eden, which was teeming with all the wonderful flora of…
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02/04/2015
More Than Just Trees
Thousands of blue boxes and a dream that encompassed a nation...that was…
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02/04/2015
A Tree For The Year
Create your own forest of knowledge by building up a library of Jewish…
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02/03/2015
Tu b’Shevat is Coming
While it has been a difficult winter for many of us, it may be time to look…
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02/03/2015
Prepare for Tu b’Shevat
Celebrate Tu b'Shevat with a nice bottle of kosher wine.
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01/30/2015
History for Everyone
Barbara Tuchman (January 30, 1912 - February 6, 1989) never earned a…
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01/30/2015
The Shabbat of Song
Music speaks to the heart, and, not surprisingly, the heart often speaks…
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01/29/2015
A Jar of Manna
While the Israelites wandered in the wilderness, there were few things more…
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01/29/2015
Common Miracles
Look at the world around you and appreciate common miracles.
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01/28/2015
Blood is Life
God called the very first human being Adam (aleph-daled-mem). While the…
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01/28/2015
Sign Up
Discover your nearest blood donation center and, if you are able to,…
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01/27/2015
Uprising at Auschwitz
January 27th, which has been designated International Holocaust Remembrance…
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01/27/2015
Memorial
If there are Holocaust survivors in your family, make sure to take down…
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01/26/2015
Before Michigan
The foundations of Michigan’s Jewish community were laid by the German Jews…
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01/26/2015
Stay Connected
Even when you are living far from other Jews, stay connected to a Jewish…
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01/23/2015
Calligraphy
In honor of National Handwriting Day, Jewish Treats explores the unique…
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01/22/2015
The Origin of the Word Antisemitism
Today, January 22, has been earmarked for an informal meeting of the United…
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01/22/2015
Jewish and Proud
The greatest ammunition against anti-Semitism is living a proud, Jewish…
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01/21/2015
You Say It’s Your Birthday
January, March, June or November (or any of the other months not…
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01/21/2015
Birthday Blessings
On your birthday, thank God for the gifts in your life.
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01/20/2015
Weakening Resolve
The Biblical narrative of the 10 plagues visited upon Egypt may, at first…
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