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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July 7, 2021
Herzl’s Vision of Haifa
International air travel today can be frustrating, annoying and…
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July 7, 2021
A Port to Be Reckoned With
Recognize how Theodor Herzl’s vision of Haifa becoming a commercial port…
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July 6, 2021
Always (Kosher) Coca Cola!
I’d bet you never heard of the Pemberton Medicine Company! Perhaps you have…
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July 6, 2021
Is it Kosher?
Be sure to always check for proper kosher certification on a food item,…
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July 5, 2021
Fleeing in the New World
The history of the conversos, those Spanish and Portuguese Jews who hid…
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July 5, 2021
In Secret
Learn more about the trials and tribulations of the Sephardic Jews living…
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July 4, 2021
Jews and the American Revolution
In honor of July 4, Independence Day, Jewish Treats would like to share…
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July 4, 2021
Jewish Contributions to a Fledgling Nation
Study American history and appreciate the many contributions made by…
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July 2, 2021
Does the Torah Support the Belief in Extraterrestrial Life?
Today, July 2nd, is celebrated, worldwide, as “World UFO Day.” On July 2,…
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July 2, 2021
Make a Difference in This World
Study Torah and find ways to improve and perfect the world that we inhabit.…
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July 1, 2021
Appointed by Trudeau
In honor of Canada Day (July 1st), Jewish Treats proudly presents a brief…
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July 1, 2021
Happy Canada Day
Recognize the many positive contributions that Jewish Canadians have made…
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June 30, 2021
In Celebration of Thirteen Years
Every person has special days in their life that they remember and mark…
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June 30, 2021
Share The Wealth
If you enjoy receiving Jewish Treats every day, forward them to your…
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June 29, 2021
The Final Analysis
After the soul departs, it journeys to the gates of heaven where it must…
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June 29, 2021
How Will You Answer
According to the Talmud, when the soul departs and we take leave of this…
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June 28, 2021
Jokes On Us
In honor of the upcoming “Joke Day” which is on July 1st: “Knock. Knock”…
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June 28, 2021
Plan Ahead
Use this coming Thursday, Joke Day as an opportunity to lift people’s…
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June 25, 2021
Virginia is for Lovers…of Israel
While cities like Charleston, Philadelphia and New York contained Jewish…
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June 25, 2021
Best Place to Live
Appreciate how Thomas Jefferson’s efforts to author Virginia’s Statute of…
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June 24, 2021
Smashing the Tablets
The sages declare that five tragedies occurred on the Seventeenth of…
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June 24, 2021
The Three Weeks
Sunday, the Seventeenth of Tammuz, is the beginning of a period known as…
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June 23, 2021
Protecting Widows
Today, June 23rd is the official date recognized by the United Nations as…
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June 23, 2021
Treat with Dignity
On International Widows Day, be especially careful to adhere to the Torah’s…
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June 22, 2021
On the Canadian Prairie
Thirty-three years old at the time of his immigration, Grodno-born Rabbi…
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June 22, 2021
Those Who Made the Difference
Learn about the rabbis who were instrumental in building many of the…
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June 21, 2021
Flexible Invention
This summer you will probably enjoy a plethora of cold, refreshing drinks…
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June 21, 2021
Innovate
Use your God-given talents to innovate and create something new that will…
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June 18, 2021
World Sauntering Day
In Jewish life there is great admiration for a character trait known as…
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June 18, 2021
Get Ready for Shabbat
Employ z'reezut, deliberate speed today so you will be able to saunter and…
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