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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06/07/2012
Humility’s Gift
Moses’ job of leading the Israelites was not easy. Not only were the people…
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06/06/2012
The Soviet Yeshiva
If one were to create a list of the great European learning centers, Moscow…
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06/06/2012
Learning Online
Torah learning happens everywhere. Share Jewish Treats with your friends,…
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06/05/2012
The Thrace Pogroms
In discussions of World War II and the decade leading up to the war,…
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06/05/2012
Ice Cream
On a hot day, choose a kosher brand of ice cream (luckily, most major…
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06/05/2012
Note
Jewish Treats would like to thank our readers for all of their comments. In…
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06/04/2012
The Jewish Honeymoon?
Where are you going on your honeymoon? Rather than announce an exotic…
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06/04/2012
What An Offer
If you know a young couple getting married, offer to arrange Sheva Brachot…
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06/01/2012
First On The Court
Born in 1856, in Louisville, Kentucky, Louis Dembitz Brandeis was the child…
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05/31/2012
W Tea
Although many Jews were active in the leadership of the Russian Revolution,…
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05/31/2012
In Your Store
Find out if your local store carries Wissotzky Tea and try a cup.
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05/30/2012
Know What Is Above You
It is human nature to value privacy. This value, probably dates back as far…
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05/30/2012
Never Fear
Don't worry about not getting accolades for a good deed; we often forget…
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05/30/2012
Twenties and Thirties
In the last decade or so, it has become commonplace for the media to note…
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05/29/2012
Take Responsiblity
No matter your age, take responsibility for your actions.
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05/25/2012
The Book of Ruth
Ruth was the Moabite wife of Machlon, one of the sons of Elimelech and…
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05/25/2012
Two Days of Festival
Leviticus 23:34-36: “On the fifteenth day of the seventh month is the…
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05/25/2012
Shavuot Is Almost Here
Get ready for Shavuot with our eBook “Jewish Treats on The Ten…
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05/25/2012
The First Ten
If the children of Israel received the Torah at Mount Sinai, why did Moses…
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05/24/2012
Preparing for the Torah
Shortly after the Israelites encamped at the base of Mount Sinai, they…
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05/24/2012
At Your Synagogue
Call your synagogue today and find out their Shavuot schedule.
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05/23/2012
Day Of Distinction
On the first day of Sivan in the year 2448 (Jewish calendar), only seven…
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05/23/2012
Give Them A Choice
There is an oft-cited Midrash (Sifrei, Dvarim 343) describing how God…
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05/23/2012
For Your Holiday
Get ready for Shavuot with our eBook “Jewish Treats on The Ten…
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05/22/2012
Green Cheesecake at Midnight?
The holiday of Shavuot has three well-known, and well-loved, customs:…
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05/21/2012
The Feast of Weeks
Shavuot, which we begin celebrating Saturday night (May 26th), is the only…
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05/21/2012
The End of the Week
Prepare to celebrate Shavuot at the end of this week. Learn more about the…
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