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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06/07/2013
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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05/27/2013
Honor
If you know of any Jewish servicemen/women who gave their lives for the…
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05/24/2013
The Tribe of Judah
As the forefathers of the 12 tribes, the lives and personalities of each of…
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05/24/2013
Judah Like
Follow the path of Judah and be a leader by taking responsibility for your…
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05/23/2013
Weights and Measures
The last century has seen the rise, fall and transformation of several…
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05/22/2013
Or The Egg
For those starting the study of kashrut (Jewish dietary laws), the status…
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05/22/2013
Taking Care
Eating a healthy and well balanced diet is part of the mitzvah of taking…
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05/21/2013
Marvelous Manna
“Foodies” everywhere might appreciate the fact that some people see the…
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05/21/2013
Deep Appreciation
Explore the many food tastes and textures God provided for us to enjoy, but…
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05/20/2013
Simple Measurements
In honor of World Metrology Day, which celebrates the 1875 Metre Convention…
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05/20/2013
Mental Measure
Measure the weight of your words, and be careful not to say anything…
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05/17/2013
Guard And Remember
The observance of Shabbat is the fourth of the Ten Commandments, listed in…
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