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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03/12/2014
Fast Prep
Plan a nice dinner to break the fast tomorrow evening after nightfall.
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03/11/2014
Her Other Name
Do you have a Hebrew name that’s different than your legal name? The…
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03/11/2014
It Was Bashert
Bashert, which in Yiddish means “predestined,” is most commonly applied to…
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03/11/2014
Name Pride
If you are uncertain of your Hebrew name, ask your parents or a relative.……
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03/10/2014
Viewing Vashti
She was raised a royal princess, he was raised in the stables. Vashti the…
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03/10/2014
Who Was Achashverosh?
“Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus--this is Ahasuerus who…
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03/09/2014
The Four Mitzvot of Purim
This year, Purim will be celebrated on Sunday, March 16th (beginning…
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03/09/2014
The Purim Commitment
What does the holiday of Purim have to do with Jews reconnecting to their…
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03/09/2014
Four To Do
Arrange your schedule for next Sunday with time to partake of all four of…
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03/07/2014
Aishet Chayil and Esther
On Friday nights it is customary to sing a selection of verses from the…
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03/06/2014
Shabbat Shalom
Jewish Treats wishes every one a great Shabbat Across America and…
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03/06/2014
Counting Shabbat
“And the maiden [Esther] pleased him, and she obtained kindness of him; and…
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03/06/2014
Put It On
Mark you calendar with a weekly listing of Friday night candle lighting…
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03/05/2014
House of Devotion
It is often said that the foundation of Jewish life is the home. This…
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03/05/2014
What’s Up
Call your local synagogue or Jewish institution(s) to find out…
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03/04/2014
The Reward of Honoring Shabbat
According to the wisdom of the sages, there is no way to “over-spend” on…
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03/04/2014
Menu Plan
Plan special menus for Shabbat and prepare ahead of time by purchasing the…
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03/03/2014
Five Ways To Prepare
Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy (Zachor et yom HaShabbat…
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03/03/2014
Start Early
Get ready for Shabbat early this week by finding a Shabbat Across…
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02/28/2014
Just A Half Shekel
This Shabbat is Parashat Shekalim (shekels). The Torah portion that…
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02/27/2014
The Last King of Judah
When Mattaniah, the son of King Josiah, was 13 years old, his brother King…
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02/26/2014
Unicorns
Young girls often wish for fairies, and brash youth dream of dragons. There…
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02/26/2014
Opportunity Knocks
Find opportunities to learn and share about Judaism.
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02/25/2014
In-House Audit
Reading news reports about financial misconduct should definitely be more…
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02/25/2014
Double Checking
Don't let pride stop you from asking a co-worker for assistance or to…
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02/24/2014
All I Need Is A Miracle
Are you an adrenaline junkie? Know someone who is? An adrenaline junkie,…
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02/24/2014
Safety First
Buckle up, look both ways...follow basic safety procedures.
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02/21/2014
It’s Not Vanity
“Mirror, mirror on the wall, whose the fairest of them all?” Snow White’s…
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