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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01/20/2010
Laughter As Medicine
Visit the children's ward in a local hospital. Come with a smile, some…
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01/20/2010
The Morning Blessings-Blessing #15: Strength To The Weary
Every morning, a set of 15 blessings is recited to express our thanks to…
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01/19/2010
For The Dogs
The domestication of dogs is as old as...well, actually, there are varying…
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01/18/2010
Breslov
“To always be happy is a great mitzvah.” These famous words of Rabbi…
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01/15/2010
Isaiah 66 and Shabbat Rosh Chodesh
Inevitably, the holidays, weekly celebrations (Shabbat) and monthly…
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01/15/2010
Delightful
Prepare or purchase some delightful desserts in honor of Shabbat Rosh…
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01/14/2010
The Sadducees
Even after the miraculous victory of the Hasmoneans (Maccabees), the lure…
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01/14/2010
You Assistance
For ways to assist with relief efforts in Haiti, click here.
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01/14/2010
The Blessings of the Amidah: Requests
The nineteen blessings of the Amidah make up the core of the Jewish prayer…
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01/13/2010
Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch
In early 19th century Germany, many communities found themselves in…
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01/13/2010
Sample
Take a glance at The Nineteen Letters to get a better understanding of…
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01/13/2010
The Morning Blessings-Blessing #14: Israel’s Glory
Every morning, a set of 15 blessings is recited to express our thanks to…
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01/12/2010
Nap Time
The world is moving at a hectic pace. People seem to always be…
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01/12/2010
Scheduled Rest
Schedule in 10 minutes of quiet time in the late morning and in the late…
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01/11/2010
Into The Fire
It is written in the Book of Daniel (Chapter 3) that Nebuchadnezzar, King…
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01/11/2010
Funds For…
Fundraise quietly for a friend in need. (Someone who has been laid off,…
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01/08/2010
Purim of the Curtains
In just about two months, Purim, the holiday that marks the defeat of…
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01/08/2010
Write It Down
For those who feel as if they have had a personal miracle (saved from an…
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01/07/2010
Adoption
“‘Happy are they that keep justice, that do righteousness at all times’…
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01/07/2010
They Are The World
Always remember that all children need love, support and positive role…
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01/07/2010
The Blessings of the Amidah: Redemption of the Jewish People
The nineteen blessings of the Amidah make up the core of the Jewish prayer…
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01/06/2010
With Moveable Type
The first known book to be printed in Europe with moveable type was the…
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01/06/2010
Curious
Curious about the Talmud? See if your library has a translated copy.
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01/06/2010
The Morning Blessings-Blessing #13: ISrael’s Strength
Every morning, a set of 15 blessings is recited to express our thanks to…
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01/05/2010
Everything Except
A man is attacked by a gang of anti-semites. Totally drunk, they demand…
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01/05/2010
Thou Shalt Not Embarrass
Be careful with your words never to embarrass another person. The sages…
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01/04/2010
The Baal Shem Tov
Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer, known as the Baal Shem Tov (literally Master of…
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