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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08/20/2010
Reincarnation
Reincarnation is a word that to most Jews screams of foreign cultures. What…
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08/19/2010
Dan, Son of Jacob
Rachel had Jacob’s heart, Leah had his children. For four long years,…
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08/19/2010
Judge Fairly
Judge others fairly and always give them the benefit of the doubt.
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08/18/2010
Seeking God in Elul
Psalm 27 is read twice daily from the beginning of the month of Elul…
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08/17/2010
The Council of the Four Lands
While Jews suffered greatly as societal outsiders in many of the lands in…
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08/17/2010
Community Action
Get involved with your community’s government by finding out if there is a…
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08/16/2010
For Her Protection
Historically, women (and children) have been the hardest hit victims of…
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08/13/2010
Enjoy Responsibly
If you're going to enjoy a beer or two, remember to be responsible and ask…
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08/12/2010
Halachic Authorities
The connection between Rabbi Jacob ben Asher (the Tur, Barcelona, Spain,…
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08/11/2010
The Alarm Clock
New beginnings are always difficult. For those who are not “morning…
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08/11/2010
A Little More
During the month of Elul, add some extra Jewish time to your schedule (join…
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08/10/2010
Read This Blueprint Please
Most people can understand the layout and basic measurements of a building…
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08/10/2010
Write It Down
When a question about Judaism comes up, write it down in order to remember…
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08/09/2010
Zodiac
Horoscopes are fun to read, especially when they tell you that you are…
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08/09/2010
Changing Months
Rosh Chodesh Elul begins tonight. Celebrate with a special meal.
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08/06/2010
Birthday Cake For Shabbat
It is highly unlikely that Moses, Hillel even Maimonides (all experts on…
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08/05/2010
Touched By An Angel
Virtually all topics concerning life are covered in the vast and varied…
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08/05/2010
Shhhhh
Sing Jewish lullabies to your children/grandchildren/nieces or nephews.
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08/04/2010
Moving Day
All the boxes have been packed. The moving trucks are waiting outside,…
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08/04/2010
Housewarming Present
A mezuzah makes a lovely gift for a friend moving into a new home.
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08/03/2010
A Loan For Charity
Giving charity is one of the best known precepts of “religious” life.…
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08/03/2010
Gift It
If someone owes you money and you know they are unable to pay you back,…
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08/02/2010
When The Earth Moves
This day in history: 501 C.E., the coastal city of Acco (Israel) was…
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08/02/2010
Safety Measures
If you live in an area that is in danger of natural disasters, find out in…
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