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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10/27/2011
The Don’s Commentary
Don Isaac Abrabanel (1437-1508) was one of the greatest statesmen of his…
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10/26/2011
Shem ben Noah
When the great flood that inundated the world began, eight people entered…
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10/26/2011
From One House
Remember that all people are linked, so give everyone respect.
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10/25/2011
The Yom Kippur War
It would be impossible in this format to provide a full history of the…
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10/25/2011
History Check
Study history before trying to understand the Middle East in the media.
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10/24/2011
Daniel In The Lion’s Den
When one hears the general premise of the story, that the king of Medea…
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10/19/2011
Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah
Tonight starts the holiday of Shemini Atzeret, literally the Gathering of…
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10/18/2011
The Great Hoshana (Hoshana Rabbah)
Rosh Hashana is known as the Day of Judgment (Yom Hadin), the day on which…
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10/18/2011
Extra Helping
Take any opportunity today to do a little more for others.
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10/17/2011
Water, Water Everywhere
Sukkot is considered the holiday on which God determines the world’s water…
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10/17/2011
Praying For Proper Rain
Now is an auspicious time to pray that this year rain should fall at the…
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10/16/2011
Chol Hamoed
Most holidays in western society last for a single day, which is often…
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10/16/2011
Plan Something Special
Celebrate Chol Hamoed with a special trip or a evening out.
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10/12/2011
Ushpeezin (oo’shpee’zin)
During the festival of Sukkot, the sukkah is intended to be our second…
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10/12/2011
Meant To Be Shared
If you have a sukkah, invite guests to enjoy the holiday with you. If you…
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10/11/2011
Everyone Does The Wave
One of the main mitzvot of the holiday of Sukkot is the waving of the four…
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10/10/2011
The Perfect Species
At this time of the year, Jews around the globe head out in search of the…
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10/10/2011
Purchase Power
Find out from your synagogue where you can purchase a lulav and etrog.
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10/09/2011
But Wait…There’s More
Now that the Jewish people have repented on Yom Kippur and, hopefully,…
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10/09/2011
Almost Here
Sukkot begins on Wednesday night at sundown. Read Jewish Treats throughout…
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10/07/2011
The Food Of Yom Kippur
Food on Yom Kippur? Isn’t Yom Kippur the most famous fast day on the Jewish…
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10/07/2011
Remember The Sabbath
For those who need to eat on Yom Kippur (due to medical considerations) or…
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10/06/2011
Thou Shalt Not Anoint?
The observance of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, calls for abstention…
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10/06/2011
Drink Now
To prepare for the fast, begin drinking plenty of water today.
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10/05/2011
A Modern Scholar
Respected Biblical commentators are rarely university professors or radio…
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10/05/2011
Personal Potential
Never doubt your own potential when it comes to learning Jewish subjects.
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