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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10/07/2013
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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10/04/2013
Shabbat’s Angel Companions
In the Talmud (Shabbat 119b), Rabbi Josi the son of Judah is quoted as…
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10/03/2013
The Question of Tattoos
Where once they were demarcations of sailors, soldiers and convicts,…
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10/03/2013
Showing Pride
Show your Jewish pride by wearing a Star of David pendant or…
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10/02/2013
Becoming a Rabbi
Today's Jewish Treats presents a history of “the Rabbi.” The basic…
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10/02/2013
Remember To Respect
Be respectful of the rabbi of your synagogue and remember that rabbis…
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10/01/2013
Original Vegetarianism: Here’s The Beef
Adam and Eve were vegetarians. When God placed Adam in the Garden of Eden,…
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10/01/2013
Think First
No matter what you eat, think about where it came from and how you are…
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09/30/2013
“The Seventh Descendant”
A popular theme among writers of fantasy is the special nature of the…
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09/30/2013
Stay Strong
If you made personal resolutions during the High Holiday season,…
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09/25/2013
Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah
Tonight starts the holiday of Shemini Atzeret, literally the Gathering of…
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09/25/2013
What Is Isru Chag?
The day after vacation is often a time of distraction and disorientation.…
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09/25/2013
Celebrate
If you can't join in a Simchat Torah celebration, do something…
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09/24/2013
Beating the Willows
During Sukkot, there is a mitzvah to wave the four species (lulav,…
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09/24/2013
Hoshana Rabbah
Rosh Hashana is known as the Day of Judgment (Yom Hadin), the day on which…
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09/24/2013
One More Day
If you haven't already done so, make certain to go to a body of…
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09/23/2013
More Than A Harvest Festival
Few people refer to Sukkot by the name Chag Ha'Asif, Feast of the…
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09/23/2013
Everyone Does The Wave
One of the main mitzvot of the holiday of Sukkot is the waving of the four…
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09/23/2013
Apples Plus
Celebrate the wonderful fruits of the fall season and make certain to…
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09/22/2013
Water, Water Everywhere
Sukkot is considered the holiday on which God determines the world’s water…
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09/22/2013
Chol Hamoed
Most holidays in western society last for a single day, which is often…
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09/22/2013
Celebrate
If you have a sukkah, invite friends and family over to make your…
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09/18/2013
The Sukkot Hoshanot Service
Walk into a traditional synagogue in the middle of morning services during…
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09/18/2013
Vanity of Vanities
Most people are unknowingly familiar with the third chapter…
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09/17/2013
Room For Creativity
A few years back, The Atlantic Magazine featured a story about a project…
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09/17/2013
Singing Praises
“...The prophets of the Jewish people ordained that the Hallel be recited…
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09/17/2013
Question Asked
If you have a question about Jewish law, ask a rabbi before assuming that…
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