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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05/24/2011
Make Me the High Priest
The Talmud (Shabbat 31a) relates the strange story of a non-Jewish man who…
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05/24/2011
Honest Answers
If someone asks you a question about Jewish life, answer them to the best…
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05/23/2011
The Jewish Prime Minister?
Benjamin Disraeli has been called the first (and only) Jewish Prime…
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05/23/2011
Fresh Fruit
Enjoy the delights of the spring (watermelon, strawberries) with a proper…
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05/20/2011
Lag Ba’Omer
The period of mourning* (for the 24,000 students of Rabbi Akiva who died of…
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05/20/2011
Fire Power
If you can't build a bonfire on Lag Ba'Omer, invite some friends over for a…
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05/19/2011
What’s in the Book: The Twelve Prophets – Hosea
The prophet Hosea lived during the reign of King Jeroboam II over the…
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05/19/2011
A Chapter A Night
Get to know the Books of the Torah by reading one chapter each night.
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05/18/2011
The Second Passover
On the first anniversary of the Exodus from Egypt, the Children of Israel…
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05/17/2011
The Removal Office
In the annals of American history, there are few immigrant stories that are…
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05/17/2011
Know Of A Job?
The economic recovery is moving slowly...if you know of any job openings,…
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05/16/2011
Sanctify Thyself
In the 21st century, how does one understand a Talmudic statement praising…
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05/16/2011
Be Accepting
Always judge others favorably, even if you don't understand their life…
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05/12/2011
Thank You Nurses
Today, May 12, is International Nurses Day, and so, today, Jewish Treats…
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05/12/2011
A Simple Statement
When visiting someone in the hospital, thank the nurses for their hard…
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05/11/2011
Philanthropy from a Catalogue
Much has been made of those successful businessmen who have put their…
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05/11/2011
Start Small
You don't have to be a millionaire to be a philanthropist. Giving tzedakah…
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05/10/2011
David Ben Gurion, An Introduction
David Ben-Gurion is best known as the first Prime Minister of Israel. But,…
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05/10/2011
Stick A Flag On It!
In honor of Yom Ha'Atzmaut, Israel Independence Day, put an Israeli flag on…
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05/09/2011
The Battle of Kibbutz Yad Mordechai
At the time of the Declaration of the State of Israel (May 14, 1948),…
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05/09/2011
Honor Their Memory
Take a moment and remember the sacrifices made by Israeli soldiers to keep…
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05/08/2011
Thank You, Mom
In honor of all our favorite Jewish Mothers, we've decided to re-Treat this…
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05/08/2011
Give A Call
In addition to wishing you mom a Happy Mother's Day, send such greetings…
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05/06/2011
For Your Jewish Mother
If one were to believe the jokes, Jewish mothers enjoy nothing more than…
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05/06/2011
Honor Thy
It is ALWAYS a mitzvah to honor your mother (and your father). This…
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05/05/2011
Appreciate The Teacher
“No more pencils, no more books, no more teachers’ dirty looks...” It’s an…
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05/05/2011
Teachers In Your Life
Let the teachers in your life (either your own or your children’s) know how…
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05/04/2011
May His Name Be Erased
When a righteous person passes away, it is customary to add the following…
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05/04/2011
Toward A Better World
Remember, every kindness that we do helps build a better world!
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