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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10/25/2013
The Three Mitzvot of Sarah
Jokes about dominant Jewish mothers are abundant and frequent. Perhaps this…
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10/25/2013
Enjoy the Glow
Infuse your home with the beauty of Shabbat by lighting Shabbat candles…
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10/24/2013
The Crémieux Decree
On October 24, 1870, The French government issued a decree to recognize the…
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10/24/2013
Lend A Hand
If you see a neighbor with too many bags and bundles, offer to help them…
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10/23/2013
The Jazz Singer
Breaking into show business has never been easy. Like many early twentieth…
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10/23/2013
Dreams
Pursue your dreams, but stay grounded by remaining connected to your roots
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10/22/2013
An Act of True Kindness
Death is one of the unquestionable facts of life. Yet, most people would…
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10/22/2013
Volunteer
If you are able to, volunteer for your local chevra kadisha(society…
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10/21/2013
Heralded With Blessings
The opening prayer of Pesukei D’zimra is Baruch She’amar - Blessed is He…
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10/18/2013
Can Jews Be Part Of “No Beard Day”?
Today is National No Beard Day. The Torah states in Leviticus 19:27: "Do…
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10/18/2013
Razor Check
If you have an electric razor, check the method it uses to cut the hairs of…
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10/17/2013
Avoid The Court of Sodom
Every once in a while, there are outlandish news reports that make people…
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10/17/2013
Cost Analysis
Before starting a court case, consider whether the cost to one's peace of…
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10/16/2013
Honoring The Boss
According to Wikipedia, in the United States and Canada, October 16 is the…
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10/15/2013
Rachel’s Tomb
Kever Rochel, the Tomb of Rachel, in Bethlehem is considered to be the…
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10/15/2013
On The List
If you visit Israel, make certain that Rachel's Tomb is on your…
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10/14/2013
The Jews of Genoa
In honor of Columbus Day, Jewish Treats presents a brief history of early…
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10/14/2013
Summer’s Passed
As you fill your closets with your fall/winter wardrobe, set aside those…
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10/11/2013
Personal Preparations
The celebration of Shabbat is meant to be the high-point of the week.…
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10/10/2013
At The Mercy Of British Kings
Most people recognize Richard the Lionheart and his brother John from the…
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10/10/2013
Participate
Participate in the democratic process by voting as a means of honoring the…
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10/09/2013
The First Rabbi In America
The first ordained rabbi to serve in an American congregation was Rabbi…
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10/09/2013
Community Work
Take the initiative of becoming involved in community organizations.
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10/08/2013
Algerian Purims
Previously, Jewish Treats has presented the history of “Minor…
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10/08/2013
Spare Change
Keep spare change in your pocket to distribute to those seeking…
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10/07/2013
Who Was Hagar?
Stating simply that Hagar was the second wife of Abraham and the mother of…
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10/07/2013
Discover The Backstory
When reading the Torah narratives, remember that the Written Torah contains…
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