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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06/14/2013
Excuse Me, Is It Possible…
“Don’t be chutzpadik” is the modern Hebrew equivalent of the classic…
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06/14/2013
Word Watch
When speaking to your parents or grandparents, be careful not only of the…
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06/13/2013
Not For Pride
The sayings of Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) often capture the ethic…
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06/13/2013
Careful In Your Way
Make an effort to keep pride from directing your actions.
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06/12/2013
No Cheeseburgers
Why don’t Jews eat meat and milk together? Because the Torah says: “Do not…
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06/12/2013
So Soy
If you crave a cheeseburger, try a veggie burger with cheese or a meat…
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06/11/2013
Traveling Man
When Rabbi Jacob Levi Saphir (1822-1886) was 10, his family moved from…
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06/11/2013
International Exploration
Seek to learn about "foreign" Jewish cultures in order to better understand…
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06/10/2013
No Need To Compare
Studies in comparative religion focus on the similarities of different…
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06/10/2013
It’s Okay To Ask
If you find yourself questioning or questioned about an aspect of Judaism…
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06/07/2013
The Bride’s Shabbat
One of the greatest mitzvot, and one of the most enjoyable, is that of…
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06/07/2013
Make It Joyous
If you know a bride and groom, go out of your way to make the Shabbat…
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06/06/2013
Don’t be Quarrelsome
Aaron, the first High Priest of the Jewish people, was renowned for his…
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06/06/2013
Make Amends
If you have a long standing quarrel with someone, do your best to make…
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06/05/2013
Eat and Save
“Eat your peas. There are children starving in Africa.” “No dessert, until…
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06/04/2013
Can You Spare A Lung
Postmortem organ donations seem like a thoroughly altruistic act. However,…
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06/04/2013
If It Is Possible
When you read of a call for bone marrow donors, volunteer to be tested for…
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06/03/2013
Rabbi Shimon ben Gamliel
The death of Rabbi Shimon ben Gamliel, which occurred in 70 CE, on 20…
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06/03/2013
Celebrate
Follow Rabbi Shimon's lead and take an active part in communal…
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05/31/2013
The Additional Service
“In Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers), the sages note that the world…
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05/30/2013
Curly-Headed White Chief with One Tongue
On May 30, 1854, President Franklin Pierce signed the Kansas-Nebraska Act,…
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05/30/2013
Opportunities For Peace
Step out of your comfort zone and take a positive attitude toward building…
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05/29/2013
Can You Be The Tenth?
That the Hebrew word “minyan” derives from the infinitive “lim’not,” to…
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05/29/2013
Step Inside
If you are not currently a member of a congregation, find a synagogue…
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05/28/2013
The Jews’ Hospital of New York
Healthcare is a topic that is frequently in the news and part of the…
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05/28/2013
It’s A Visit
If a friend is in the hospital (and up for visitors), clear an hour of your…
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05/27/2013
Medals of Honor
All soldiers must be brave, but some go above and beyond their duty and…
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