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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07/07/2011
Goodly Tents
Much of Jewish life is built around community. Jews often live close to…
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07/07/2011
Window Treatments
To protect your privacy, install curtains over your windows.
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07/06/2011
Rabbeinu Tam
While Rashi (Rabbi Shlomo ben Yitzchak 1040-1105) is considered the…
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07/06/2011
Grand-honor
Take a moment from your busy summer schedule to call your grandparents.
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07/05/2011
NILI
For 400 years prior to World War I, Palestine was controlled by the Ottoman…
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07/04/2011
Guilty By Association?
Historic references to David Salisbury Franks (c. 1740-1793) do not mention…
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07/04/2011
Extra Water
If you are spending time outside this holiday, bring extra water for your…
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07/01/2011
The Harts of Quebec
The first Jewish settlers in the area now known as Quebec (but which was…
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07/01/2011
Shabbat Toasts
This Shabbat, say an extra l'chaim in honor of the National holiday (July 1…
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06/30/2011
Free To All
On June 30, 2008, the first Jewish Treat was posted to Jewishtreats.org.…
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06/29/2011
Tziporah and Elisheva
“Behind every great man...” So who were the women who gave their support to…
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06/28/2011
Og
One of the most popular Psalms, number 135, praises God for killing mighty…
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06/27/2011
Seven Blessings-Sheva Brachoht
A couple just starting their lives together inspires joy and hope, and…
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06/27/2011
Simple Blessings
If you know a bride and groom, give them your own personal blessing (e.g…
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06/24/2011
Go Wash Your Hands
Mothers always instruct their children to wash their hands before supper.…
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06/24/2011
Shabbat Wash
Wash your hands and recite the blessing Ahl n’teelat yadayim when…
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06/23/2011
The Importance of Circumcision
This coming November, the people of San Francisco will vote on a referendum…
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06/23/2011
We Know It’s Early, But…
The Brit Milah ceremony is often held early in the morning, before work. As…
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06/22/2011
The Missing Ark
Mention the Ark of the Covenant and most people think of Raiders of the…
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06/22/2011
Flower Patch
Plant flowers in your yard--they make others smile and they remind everyone…
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06/21/2011
No Sin For The Humble
Unfortunately, it would not be difficult to write a list of powerful men…
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06/21/2011
Think Of How You Act
Even modest flirtations can cause jealous thoughts. If you are married,…
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06/20/2011
Don’t Wake Dad
You receive a telephone call offering you ten million dollars; all you have…
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06/20/2011
Father’s Day Every Day
Observe Father's Day every day by honoring your father (and your mother).
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06/17/2011
Eat Your Vegetables
In Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers 3:21), the sages declare that without…
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06/17/2011
Don’t Veg Out
Celebrate "eat your vegetable day" by preparing a fun salad for Shabbat.
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