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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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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06/20/2010
Thanks Again, Pop
The Torah teaches us that we should respect and be grateful to our parents…
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06/20/2010
The Importance of Dad
In honor of Father's Day, Jewish Treats presents this classic Treat on the…
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06/18/2010
Opening an Umbrella on Shabbat
In what way is an umbrella similar to the Mishkan (Tabernacle), which…
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06/18/2010
In The Rain
When the weather forecaster calls for rain on Shabbat, make certain your…
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06/17/2010
Serpent and Staff
The Rod of Asclepius, a serpent wrapped around a staff that is associated…
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06/17/2010
On Schedule
Schedule your annual physical, since keeping healthy is also a mitzvah.
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06/16/2010
Will Not Eat Green Eggs and Ham?
Which is more “treif” (generic term used for non-kosher foods): a…
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06/15/2010
The First Jewish Lawyer
The study of law appears to attract a disproportionate number of Jews,…
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06/15/2010
It Relates
Read through the Book of Psalms and choose one or two that you feel…
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06/14/2010
The Best Defense
The Mishna, as quoted in Sanhedrin 73a, says: “The following must be saved…
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06/14/2010
Peace Man
"Hillel (the sage) said: Be of the disciples of Aaron, loving peace and…
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06/11/2010
His Wife Saved His Life
Ohn the son of Pelet was a Reubenite who fell under the sway of a…
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06/11/2010
Discuss It
When searching for a life partner, look for someone who shares your values…
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06/10/2010
What’s in the Book: Kings II (Part 2)
The last King of Israel, Hoshea, the son of Elah, did not send his annual…
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06/10/2010
Library
On your next visit to the library, take out a book with a Jewish theme.
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