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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09/02/2010
Selichot
In addition to the unique prayer services of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur,…
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09/02/2010
Somewhere Nearby
Find out where Selichot are being said in your neighborhood, or say them on…
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09/01/2010
Mordecai Manuel Noah
While one of the founding principles of the United States of America is…
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09/01/2010
Plan It Now
If you don’t yet have plans, find a High Holiday service near you. Rosh…
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08/31/2010
Fearing God
“The fear of God is the beginning of knowledge...” (Proverbs 1:7) The idea…
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08/31/2010
Choosing Perception
When something good happens, thank God by thinking about the multiple…
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08/30/2010
School Thoughts
September looms and children all over have either just begun school or will…
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08/30/2010
Positive Education
Remember that your attitude toward education influences the children in…
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08/27/2010
The Maharal of Prague
To the Jewish community and general population at large, the Maharal of…
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08/26/2010
Children of Abraham and Sarah
“Children of Israel,” an often used title for the Jewish people, is a name…
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08/25/2010
Golem
The story of the Golem of Prague is one of the best-known, fantastic and…
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08/25/2010
Wow!
Read articles about the wonders of modern science and then ponder the…
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08/24/2010
Holiday Greetings
The standard pre-Rosh Hashana greeting of “K’tiva v’chatima tova” ("May you…
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08/24/2010
Happy New Year
Send a New Year’s card to a friend to whom you haven’t spoken in a few…
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08/23/2010
Honor The Hoary Head
Senior Citizen Day, an annual event observed on August 21st, is a day meant…
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08/23/2010
Senior Partner
Dedicate an hour each week to spending time with an elderly relative or…
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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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