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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05/21/2010
Conflicting Torah Laws
What should one do when two Torah laws seem to be in conflict? One of the…
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05/21/2010
Respectful Overtones
Always use a respectful tone of voice when talking to, or even about, your…
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05/18/2010
The First Ten
If the children of Israel received the Torah at Mount Sinai, why did Moses…
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05/18/2010
Review The Ten
During the holiday of Shavuot (beginning tonight at sunset and concluding…
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05/17/2010
Green Cheesecake at Midnight?
The holiday of Shavuot has three well-known, and well-loved, customs:…
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05/17/2010
Tempting Treat
Get ready for Shavuot by baking or purchasing a cheesecake.
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05/14/2010
Malchut-Kingship
The seventh and final week of Sefirat Ha’Omer, the counting of the days…
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05/14/2010
The Royal Feast
Tonight, celebrate your royal spirit with a Shabbat feast.
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05/13/2010
On Account of the President’s Feet
How did President Abraham Lincoln’s foot problems affect both the Civil War…
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05/13/2010
Secret Tzedakah
If you have a friend or family member in need, find a discreet way to help,…
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05/12/2010
If I Forget Thee
“If I forget thee O’ Jerusalem, let my right hand wither” (Psalms 137:5 -…
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05/12/2010
A View From Jerusalem
Check out Jerusalem on one of the several Western Wall webcams available on…
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05/11/2010
The Feast of Weeks
Shavuot is the only holiday not listed in the Torah by the date on which it…
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05/11/2010
Shavuot Plans
Plan ahead for the festival of Shavuot, which begins at sunset on Tuesday,…
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05/10/2010
Mother Sarah
Sarah was 90 years old when her son Isaac was born. He was the answer to…
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05/10/2010
Thanks Mom
Even if you spoke to her yesterday (Mother's Day), call your mother this…
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05/09/2010
Thank You, Mom
In honor of all our favorite Jewish Mothers, we've decided to re-Treat this…
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05/09/2010
The Giving Gift
Give back to your mother in a special way by making a charitable donation…
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05/07/2010
Yesod-Foundation
The sixth week of Sefirat Ha’Omer, the counting of the days between…
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05/07/2010
Foundation Light
Light candles to mark the beginning of Shabbat. Click here to find out what…
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05/06/2010
Who Drinks The Water?
It’s a classic ethical dilemma: Two people are lost in the desert with only…
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05/05/2010
Unsung Hero
War heroes are not always soldiers in arms. Often they are the men and…
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05/04/2010
No Cheeseburgers
Why don’t Jews eat meat and milk together? Because the Torah says: “Do not…
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05/04/2010
A Kosher Step
Be aware of all of the ingredients in the food you are eating.
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05/03/2010
For Jewish Youth
Do you know which international Jewish youth organization began in Omaha,…
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05/03/2010
Take Charge
Volunteer to help a Jewish youth organization in your community.
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04/30/2010
Hod-Splendor
The fifth week of Sefirat Ha’Omer, the counting of the days between…
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04/30/2010
Shabbat Splendor
Celebrate Shabbat as a way of acknowledging God’s presence in the world.
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