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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04/18/2013
Work of Love
“Shemayah said: Love work; scorn public office [positions of prominence]…
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04/18/2013
Apply Yourself
When at work, focus on the things you most enjoy about what you are doing.
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04/17/2013
Biblical Euphemisms
The Torah is not prudish. Nevertheless, the biblical stories in which…
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04/17/2013
Modest Talk
Follow the Torah's example and let modesty guide how you discuss sensitive…
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04/16/2013
Waves of Aliyah
Although the State of Israel was officially established in 1948, the…
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04/16/2013
Yom Ha’atzma’ut – Israel’s Independence Day
On the fifth day of the Hebrew month of Iyar, in the year 5708,…
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04/16/2013
In The Spirit
In honor of Israel's 65th anniversary, put on something blue and white.…
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04/15/2013
Heroine of the Old City
When the official U.N. Partition Plan went into effect in May 1948, the…
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04/15/2013
Israel’s Memorial Day
The State of Israel's independence*, as well as its continued survival, is…
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04/15/2013
In Their Honor
Give charity today in the merit of all those who perished to create a…
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04/12/2013
The Story of Degania
The story of Kibbutz Degania is a testament to the fortitude of the early…
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04/12/2013
Table Tip
In honor of the upcoming Israel Independence Day, talk about what Israel…
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04/11/2013
The Hope
In November 2004, the Israeli Knesset formally adopted Hatikva as…
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04/11/2013
Go Beyond
Go beyond newspaper headlines to learn about the situation in Israel.
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04/10/2013
Rebuilding Jericho
The fall of Jericho is one of the best known narratives of the Books of…
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04/10/2013
Careful Words
The words one uses have great power, so be careful what words you choose.
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04/09/2013
Rabbi Joseph Ber Soleveitchik
Few personalities have done as much to define the Modern Orthodox Jewish…
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04/09/2013
Spring Cleaning
While doing your spring cleaning, set aside outgrown outerwear to donate…
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04/08/2013
Yad Vashem
Yad Vashem, The Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Authority, is…
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04/08/2013
Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Memorial Day
Today, the 28th* of Nisan, Jews around the world are marking Yom…
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04/08/2013
Never Forget
Fulfill the promise of "Never Forget" by talking about the Holocaust,…
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04/05/2013
There’s A Key In My Challah
It's a fact that many people spend much time thinking and even worrying…
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04/04/2013
All That Jazz
Jewish Treats presents a short biography of Artie Shaw, who often competed…
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04/04/2013
Put Away
If you have leftover sealed Passover products, donate them to a food…
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04/03/2013
What Not To Buy
The joyous holiday of Passover is now over. While one’s instinct might be…
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04/03/2013
Enjoy It Right
Enjoy your post-Passover chametz, but make certain to say the proper…
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03/31/2013
Seven Days To The Sea
The Passover celebration lasts seven days (eight days, outside of Israel.…
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