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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05/23/2025
Western Wall History
The Western (or Wailing*) Wall, also referred to in Israel as Hakotel…
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05/23/2025
Add to Your Itinerary
If you’re planning a trip to Israel, be sure to include at least one visit…
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05/22/2025
Rav Saadia Gaon
Rabbi Saadia ben Joseph, known by the appellation Rav Saadia Gaon (Gaon,…
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05/22/2025
Philosophical Exploration
If you enjoy studying philosophy, take the time to explore works by Jewish…
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05/21/2025
Take a Sabbatical
It is interesting to note that the two most common professions which offer…
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05/21/2025
Recharge Your Spiritual Batteries
Recharge your spiritual batteries to make sure your spiritual connections…
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05/20/2025
Telephone, Gramaphone, Helicopter…Emile Berliner
Emile Berliner (May 20, 1851–August 3, 1929) came to America to avoid being…
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05/20/2025
Positive Impact
Learn more about Emile Berliner, the incredibly multi-talented Jewish…
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05/19/2025
The Battle of Kibbutz Yad Mordechai
At the time of the declaration of the State of Israel (May 14, 1948),…
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05/19/2025
Modern Day Heros
Recognize the heroism of those who defended the nascent State of Israel and…
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05/16/2025
Don’t Shame The Name
The concept of “Chilul Hashem,” desecration of God’s name is first…
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05/16/2025
They’re Watching You
Live your life knowing that during every moment others will see your…
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05/15/2025
Lag Ba’Omer
The period of mourning* (for the 24,000 students of Rabbi Akiva who died of…
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05/14/2025
The Jewish National Council
In the early twentieth century, the land of Israel (Palestine) went from…
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05/14/2025
A Moment in History
Consider the significance of the steps taken on May 14, 1948 by David Ben…
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05/13/2025
Israeli-German Relations
On May 13, 1965, Israel officially established diplomatic relations with…
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05/13/2025
Money Can’t Buy Everything
While money can purchase a great deal, pride, morals, faith and repentance…
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05/12/2025
The Second Passover
On the first anniversary of the Exodus from Egypt, the Children of Israel…
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05/12/2025
It’s Crunch Time
In commemoration of Pesach Sheni, the Second Passover, enjoy some matzah…
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05/11/2025
Thank You Mom
Mother’s Day is a day set aside to show the moms in our lives how much we…
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05/11/2025
Make the Call
Make an effort to contact and show appreciation for all the mothers in your…
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05/09/2025
Rabbi and Statesman
Rabbi Moses Schorr was a passionate academic who dedicated most of his…
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05/09/2025
Making a Difference
Learn more about Rabbi Moses Schorr, a noted academic who dedicated his…
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05/08/2025
Precious Children
One of the cardinal commandments of Jewish life is the prohibition of…
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05/08/2025
Giving Knowledge
Teach the children in your life about the beauty of Judaism.
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05/07/2025
Berlin’s Hildesheimer Rabbinical Seminary
On May 11, 1820, a child was born in Prussia who would, as a grown man,…
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05/07/2025
The Rebirth of a Torah Institution in Berlin
Learn about the reopening of the Hildesheimer Rabbinical Seminary in Berlin…
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05/06/2025
Thank You Nurses
In honor of National Nurses Week, Jewish Treats honors a Jewish woman who…
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05/06/2025
Recognizing the Good
In honor of National Nurses Week, remember to thank nurses and other first…
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