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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02/07/2012
The Jews of Charles Dickens
As has been frequently reported, anti-Semitism is on the rise. Beyond…
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02/07/2012
As You Can
If you overhear someone make a degrading remark about another person, or…
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02/06/2012
One for the Queen (Or Really Three)
During the 45 year reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603), the Jewish…
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02/06/2012
Queen’s Prayer
If you are a citizen of the British commonwealth, add an extra prayer for…
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02/03/2012
Thoughts for the Heart
February has been designated American Heart Month. For many years, heart…
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02/02/2012
Rabbi Eliezer Silver
Historians have noted the seemingly underwhelming response of the American…
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02/02/2012
Lullaby and Goodnight
Adding the bedtime Shema to your children’s bedtime routine is a beautiful…
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02/01/2012
Diplomacy, Prayer, Action
As every diplomat knows, there is a time to talk, a time to pray and a time…
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01/31/2012
What’s in the Book- the Twelve Prophets – Micah
The Book of Micah contains prophecy directed at both Samaria (Israel) and…
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01/31/2012
Extra Fare
If you see someone scrounging for bus fare, help out with a spare quarter…
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01/30/2012
Nice Invitations
“Rabbi Meir used to say: A man should not urge his friend to dine with him…
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01/30/2012
Returns on Sincerity
If you wish to impress, take the time to get to know the person whom you…
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01/27/2012
Destructive M’lachot?
The laws of guarding Shabbat guarantee that the Jewish people will maintain…
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01/26/2012
Where To Wear Tefillin
While Jewish Treats has previously discussed the requirements for kosher…
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01/26/2012
Lending Friend
If a friend is without a pair of tefillin, allow him to put yours on.
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01/25/2012
Thoughts on Shevat
Although the Torah implies that Abraham and his descendants are removed…
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01/25/2012
Essential Sharing
Sharing Jewish Treats is a great way to help others discover Jewish…
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01/24/2012
Two Jews and the 501 Blues
Most people own at least one pair of jeans, if not several. The original,…
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01/24/2012
Clothing Choices
The clothes you wear represent who you are. Take pride in how you dress.
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01/23/2012
Blood Is Life
January has been labeled National Blood Donor Month, making it an ideal…
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01/23/2012
Blood Drive
Next time you hear about a blood drive, don’t hesitate - participate.
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01/20/2012
Hardened Hearts of a Leader
Upon the recent death of North Korea’s Kim Jong-Il, the press rehashed what…
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01/20/2012
Looking For A Snack
When you head for the vending machine, take an extra moment to make certain…
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01/19/2012
A Letter of Eliyahu
The collected, and posthumously published, works of renowned rabbis often…
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01/19/2012
Look Inside
Pick up a copy of Strive For Truth, for a nice Shabbat read.
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01/18/2012
The Mushroom
“Rabbi Gamaliel sat and expounded, ‘The Land of Israel is destined to bring…
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01/18/2012
The Food We Eat
Reciting blessings over food provides us with an opportunity to think about…
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