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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12/19/2013
No Nicknames
Did you have a nickname growing up? Did you use it, or was it a name…
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12/18/2013
A Lost Language of Scholarship
When most people think about Jewish language they think of Hebrew or…
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12/18/2013
In Your Language
Read ahead on this week's Torah reading,Sh'mot/ Exodus, in…
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12/17/2013
The Tribe of Issachar
As the ancestors of the tribes of Israel, the lives and personalities of…
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12/16/2013
Yogurt by Greeks
Greek yogurt may be all the rage in food today, but did you know that it…
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12/16/2013
Kosher Check
Always check for proper kosher certification of a food item, even one with…
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12/13/2013
Fasting on Friday
The general rule of Jewish fast days is that they cannot occur on Friday.…
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12/13/2013
Moment of Reflection
Take a few moments and reflect on how Jewish life today is affected by the…
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12/12/2013
The Tenth of Tevet
And it was in the ninth year of [King Zaddekiah’s] reign, in the tenth…
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12/12/2013
Prepare For The Fast
If you would like to eat before tomorrow's fast, set your alarm to be up…
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12/11/2013
Twice To The Grave?
What happens when a final resting place isn’t so final? In our modern era…
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12/11/2013
Visit In Honor
If you live in the same city as the cemetery in which your family is…
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12/10/2013
Rescuing Bukharan Jews
The bleak and challenging history of the Jewish community under Soviet rule…
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12/10/2013
Heritage Proud
Learn more about your Jewish heritage by familiarizing yourself with the…
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12/09/2013
He Shall Be Praised
Many of us remember learning to write research papers in school. Critical…
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12/09/2013
Appropriate Space
When praying or talking to God, try to find a place where you can be…
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12/06/2013
Shabbat Heroics
Question: What does a Sabbath-observant doctor do when a friend or neighbor…
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12/05/2013
Hannah and Her Sons
The story of Hannah and her seven sons is the story of the Jewish…
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12/05/2013
Putting Chanukah in Perspective
The events of Chanukah took place about 150 years after the death of…
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12/05/2013
Ready For Next Year
When you put your menorah away, make certain to clean out the left over wax…
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12/04/2013
The Book(s) of Maccabees
Chanukah is neither directly ordained in the Torah (like Rosh Hashana,…
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12/04/2013
Beauty and the Greeks
What does Noah’s son Yephet have to do with the story of Chanukah and the…
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12/04/2013
Self-Reflection
On the last night of Chanukah (tonight), take extra time enjoying the…
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12/03/2013
Chanukah and Divine Order
Chanukah always overlaps with at least one Shabbat (if not two), and since…
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12/03/2013
A Chanukah Heroine
Have you ever heard of Yehudit (Judith), the daughter of Yochanan the High…
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12/03/2013
Special Dinner
Make a special dairy dinner in honor of Rosh Chodesh and Chanukah.
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12/02/2013
Al Hanisim, For The Miracles
Most Jewish holidays are marked not only by feasting and celebrations, but…
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12/02/2013
Rock of Ages
“Rock of Ages let our song / Praise thy saving power / Thou amidst the…
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