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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    09/01/2023

    The Significance of Answering Amen

    Don’t miss an opportunity to recite “Amen” to a blessing as it represents…

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    08/31/2023

    Forgiveness: An Elul Treat

    Many feel that the three hardest words to say, in any language are: “I am…

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    08/31/2023

    Time to Say “I’m Sorry”

    In the run-up to the High Holidays, use the month of Elul proactively by…

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    08/30/2023

    Houston Healthcare

    Many cities have Jewish hospitals, but Houston also has a Jewish Institute…

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    08/30/2023

    Offering a Smile

    If you are able, offer to volunteer to visit patients at a local hospital…

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    08/29/2023

    An Interesting Philologist

    Language is considered to be one of the unique characteristics of…

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    08/29/2023

    Choose Your Language

    Keep in mind that the words you choose should reflect the person you want…

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    08/28/2023

    Happy Bow Tie Day

    Today is Bow Tie Day, which is celebrated annually on August 28th. The bow…

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    08/28/2023

    Look Good and Comply with Jewish Law

    Because the long tradition behind Jewish law usually has more grey than…

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    08/25/2023

    Kiss and Make Up

    Today, August 25th, is the anonymously anointed “Kiss and Make Up Day.”…

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    08/25/2023

    Time to Make Amends

    Use the current month of Elul as an opportunity to seek out those you may…

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    08/24/2023

    Burying The Dead

    An unusually large body of Jewish law is concerned with interpersonal…

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    08/24/2023

    Chevra Kadisha

    The Chevra Kadisha (Jewish Burial Society) is a vital volunteer…

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    08/23/2023

    Choose Role Models

    When looking for heroes in popular culture, seek those who have acted in an…

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    08/23/2023

    Mission: Impossible

    If you were to search the famous “Hollywood Walk of Fame” in Los Angeles…

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    08/22/2023

    Before Bagels On Broadway

    There is no doubt that New York is home to the largest Jewish community…

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    08/22/2023

    Prayer for the Government

    Familiarize yourself with the prayer for the U.S. government (or other…

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    08/21/2023

    Honor The “Hoary Head”

    Senior Citizen Day, an annual event observed on August 21st, is a day meant…

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    08/21/2023

    Tap Into Wisdom

    To learn from, and become wiser in the process, consider spending quality…

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    08/18/2023

    Baron Edmond James de Rothschild

    Although he came from a prominent banking family and was employed in the…

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    08/18/2023

    Israel’s Benefactors

    There is much to learn from the many Jewish benefactors like Baron Edmond…

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    08/17/2023

    I Am To My Beloved

    The Torah verse that most epitomizes the emotion of love is: “Anee l’dodi…

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    08/17/2023

    A Golden Opportunity

    Our sages teach us that God makes Himself easily accessible to us during…

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    08/16/2023

    Rabbi Shmuel Salant

    On the 29th of Av, 1909, corresponding to August 16th, Rabbi Shmuel Salant,…

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    08/16/2023

    Role Models

    Learn about great pious men and women, so their lives can serve as a model…

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    08/15/2023

    Justice, Justice Shall You Pursue

    The directive to create a judicial system is set out in this week’s Torah…

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    08/15/2023

    Awareness

    Be aware of the things that affect your judgement of other people and try…

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    08/14/2023

    Fyvush

    There are certain entertainers who are known by their first name, such as…

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    08/14/2023

    Yiddish Theatre

    Learn about the Yiddish theater which was a staple of the Jewish immigrant…

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    08/11/2023

    At the Rebbe’s Table

    In a chassidic community, the Rebbe is far more than the decider of Jewish…

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