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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05/02/2014
Ethics of the Fathers
Ethics - it’s a big word in our day and age. Between political corruption…
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05/02/2014
A Great Resource
Obtain a copy of Pirkei Avot/Ethics of the Fathers with commentary you find…
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05/01/2014
Loyalty, A Prayer for the Government
Today, May 1st, is International Workers' Day, which is a celebration of…
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05/01/2014
Prayer Talk
Remember, one does not need a formal prayer to pray for something or…
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04/30/2014
You Don’t Say That!
The Torah (Leviticus 24:10-12) records the story of a nameless youth whose…
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04/30/2014
In Gratitude
When faced with a challenging situation, find a way to see the good and…
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04/29/2014
Righteous Americans
Given that the Holocaust was, on the whole, a European event, it is not…
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04/29/2014
Activist
Don't hesitate to be an activist for causes that benefit humankind.
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04/28/2014
Remember
The Jewish nation has a long historical memory. Jewish history is replete…
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04/28/2014
Positive Rememberance
Do something to symbolize your recognition of Yom Hashoah to…
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04/25/2014
The Tribe of Benjamin
As ancestors of the Tribes of Israel, the lives and personalities of each…
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04/25/2014
There’s A Key In My Challah
It's a fact that many people spend much time thinking and even worrying…
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04/24/2014
Curse You – Not!
In a perfect world, one would never feel such intense anger at another…
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04/24/2014
Positive Energy
Try to think kindly of other people, even when they upset you.
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04/23/2014
What Not To Buy
The joyous holiday of Passover is now over. While one’s instinct might be…
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04/23/2014
Cautious Shopping
Be careful in choosing the foods you purchase immediately after Passover.……
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04/20/2014
Mimouna
Jews rejoice on Passover to celebrate their redemption from slavery in…
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04/20/2014
Seven Days to the Sea
The Passover celebration lasts seven days (eight days, outside of Israel.…
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04/20/2014
Matzah Makin’
Be creative with your remaining matzah during the last two days of the…
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04/18/2014
The Song of Songs
"Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth, for your love is better than…
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04/18/2014
Chol Hamoed
Most holidays in western society last for a single day, which is often…
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04/18/2014
Good Everything
This Shabbat, wish others a "Shabbat Shalom and Mo'adim l'simcha."
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04/17/2014
Chag Ha’matzot
The name of the holiday “Passover,” is an allusion to God’s passing over…
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04/17/2014
Singing Praises
“...The prophets of the Jewish people ordained that the Hallel be recited…
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04/17/2014
Eat It On Matzah
Don't forget to pack your sandwiches using matzah this week.
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04/14/2014
Setting the Seder Table
Before beginning the Seder, it is important to make certain that everything…
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04/14/2014
Can You Count To 49?
There is a commandment (Leviticus 23:15) to count the 49 days that…
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04/13/2014
Fast of the Firstborns
There has always been a lot of pressure on firstborn children, as they were…
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