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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01/16/2013
Flag Day
Wikipedia lists January 16 as Flag Day in Israel. Display your pride in…
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01/15/2013
Baba Sali – Praying Father
Although it is not uncommon for Jewish sages to be known by a pseudonym,…
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01/15/2013
Good Day To You
Blessings can come from anyone. Don't hesitate to give other people a…
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01/14/2013
Spiced Honey Locust, Anyone?
Jewish law prohibits the consumption of insects, referring to them as…
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01/14/2013
Coincidence?
Appreciate the incredible acts of creation by noting the incredible…
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01/11/2013
Isaiah 66 and Shabbat Rosh Chodesh
Inevitably, the holidays, weekly celebrations (Shabbat) and monthly…
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01/11/2013
Special Meal
In honor of Shabbat and Rosh Chodesh, enjoy a special treat tonight.
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01/10/2013
It’s Just A Little Bit
Years ago, a popular ad for Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups showed a person with…
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01/10/2013
Cautious Kitchen
When cooking in a kosher kitchen, pay attention to the small details.
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01/09/2013
Frankfurt on the Hudson
Rabbi Joseph Breuer (1882 - 1980) was 57 years old when he and his family…
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01/09/2013
Heritage Yours
As a way of taking pride in your Jewish heritage, investigate the unique…
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01/08/2013
How Pharaoh Forgot
The Pharaoh of the Exodus was a cold-hearted man whose fear of losing…
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01/08/2013
Remember the Good
Don't forget to share credit when someone helps you on a work project.
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01/07/2013
Duties of the Heart
The concept of “being spiritual” is often assumed to be a fairly recent…
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01/07/2013
Coincidence
One way of drawing closer to God is to see the way the world fits together.…
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01/04/2013
The Truth About Gefilte Fish
There is a little known secret that, hidden in what was once the Russian…
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01/04/2013
Fish Plates
According to Jewish tradition, eating fish and meat together is…
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01/03/2013
Presuming Innocence
"Innocent until proven guilty" is one of the great American judicial…
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01/03/2013
Your View
Always remember that how you judge a person or a situation is in your own…
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01/02/2013
Maimonides
The proliferation of buildings and organizations that bear the name…
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01/01/2013
Judah Touro
Unlike many of the great philanthropists recorded in history, Judah Touro…
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01/01/2013
What You Can
While not all of us can be major philanthropists like Judah Touro, we…
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12/31/2012
New Years Resolutions
Today, Jewish Treats looks at the Jewish nature of some of the most common…
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12/31/2012
Action
This year, find a way to make Judaism a more active part of your life.
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12/28/2012
On One Foot
Recently, Jewish Treats was asked to explain the Jewish faith in one tweet.…
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12/28/2012
Go And Learn
When a topic about Judaism interests you, find out more about it. You can…
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12/27/2012
The Tribe of Simeon
As the forefathers of the 12 tribes, the lives and personalities of each…
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12/27/2012
Choose Wisely
When you choose to act zealously, make certain that you choose the right…
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12/26/2012
Where Are You Shopping?
If you spent the day frantically shopping at Saks, Bloomingdales or Neiman…
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