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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07/09/2010
The Third Meal
“Eat [the manna] today, for today is Shabbat to God, today you will not…
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07/09/2010
Salatim
Look up recipes for easy salads to serve for a light summer Seudah…
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07/08/2010
Priorities: The Lessons of Reuben and Gad
From early in our lives, we are drilled about “priorities.” It usually…
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07/08/2010
Reschedule
When possible, reschedule business meetings so as not to miss the…
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07/07/2010
In Memory Of
Grieving over the loss of a beloved is natural and healthy. So is moving…
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07/07/2010
Find The Date
If you’ve lost a loved one, use the English date of death to find out the…
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07/06/2010
Chief Rabbi of New York
The position of Chief Rabbi is to be found in almost every major Jewish…
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07/06/2010
Oh Rabbi
When you have questions about Jewish observance, ask your rabbi.
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07/05/2010
The Jews of St. Estatius: A Story of the American Revolution
The story of St. Estatius, a small Caribbean Island, brings together a…
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07/05/2010
Salute
Say a prayer of thanks that you live in a country that allows you to live…
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07/02/2010
Tear It Open
The Jewish people observe the commandment to “guard” the Sabbath by…
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07/01/2010
Beyond Jericho
While the Torah goes into considerable detail about the birth and early…
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07/01/2010
Taking Action
Translate your respect for a leader into physical action (join a campaign,…
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06/30/2010
Henry Ford’s Anti-Semitism
In 1919, Henry Ford, already a famous industrialist, purchased the Dearborn…
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06/30/2010
Bravo
Pay attention to your local papers and support those journalists that…
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06/29/2010
The Tragedy of the Idol
Ever since Moses saw the Israelites dancing around the Golden Calf and…
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06/29/2010
In Mourning
For the next three weeks, refrain from attending any live concerts as a…
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06/28/2010
First on the Court
Born in 1856, in Louisville, Kentucky, Louis Dembitz Brandeis was the child…
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06/28/2010
17th of Tammuz
Tomorrow is the 17th of Tammuz, a minor fast day on which Jews refrain from…
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06/25/2010
Try These
One of the subcategories of the mitzvah of pikuach nefesh (saving a…
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06/25/2010
Shabbat Suggestions
Create your own list of Shabbat-friendly activities.
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06/24/2010
The Ba’al Ha’turim
Spain in the Middle Ages was home to scholars of great renown such as…
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06/24/2010
It’s Nice To Share
At dinner tonight, ask each person at the table to share something nice…
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06/23/2010
Catherine And The Jews
Catherine II (AKA Catherine the Great, 1729-1796) was born Sophia Augusta…
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06/23/2010
Like A Village
If you don’t already know your neighbors, introduce yourself.
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06/22/2010
Donkey
Why is a donkey called a donkey? For Jewish Treats, a more interesting…
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06/22/2010
In Lieu Of
To celebrate the birthday of a loved one, make a donation to his/her…
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06/21/2010
Avinu – Our Father
One of the most common ways of addressing God in the Jewish liturgy is…
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