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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01/01/2010
M’la’cha
The Torah prohibits "work" on Shabbat, but what does that mean? After all,…
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01/01/2010
Just One Shabbat
For those not accustomed to observing Shabbat, choose one activity to…
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01/01/2010
Sabbath Prayers: Ein Keh’lo’hay’nu/There Is None Like Our God
There is no one (or thing) like God, and, when all is said and done, this…
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12/31/2009
Midnight
A day is divided into 24 equal units of time (hours). Different cultures,…
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12/31/2009
Your Midnight
If you plan on being out tonight, check the time given for chatzot and…
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12/31/2009
The Blessings of the Amidah: Rebuilding Jerusalem
The nineteen blessings of the Amidah make up the core of the Jewish prayer…
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12/30/2009
A Lullaby Blessing
In the Talmud (Berachot 5a), Rabbi Yitzchak is quoted saying: "Whoever…
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12/30/2009
Nighty Night
Add Hamalach to your nightly bedtime routine. (It's not just for kids!)
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12/30/2009
The Morning Blessings-Blessing #12: Every Step
Every morning, a set of 15 blessings is recited to express our thanks to…
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12/29/2009
More Than Just Trees
Thousands of blue boxes and a dream that encompassed a nation...that was…
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12/29/2009
Guardian of the Earth
As all humans are guardians of the earth, support environmental movements,…
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12/28/2009
Weights and Measures
The last century has seen the rise, fall and transformation of several…
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12/28/2009
Talking Shop
When discussing business, weigh your words carefully so as not to mislead…
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12/27/2009
The Tenth of Tevet
And it was in the ninth year of [King Zeddekiah’s] reign, in the tenth…
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12/27/2009
Break Fast With Meaning
During dinner, after the fast, discuss with family or friends how fasting…
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12/24/2009
Nittel Nacht
Jews of the 21st century may comment, or even grumble, about the…
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12/24/2009
Challah Recipe
From NJOP's Gourmet Shabbat:Miriam Weinrib: CHALLAH (yields 5 medium…
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12/24/2009
The Blessings of the Amidah: On Behalf of the Righteous
The nineteen blessings of the Amidah make up the core of the Jewish prayer…
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12/23/2009
What’s In The Book: II Samuel
The Second Book of Samuel chronicles the reign of King David. After the…
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12/23/2009
Snow Days
If your city has a major snowstorm, check on any elderly or housebound…
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12/23/2009
The Morning Blessings-Blessing #11: Your Every Need
Every morning, a set of 15 blessings is recited to express our thanks to…
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12/22/2009
The Dreyfus Affair
The Dreyfus Affair is a story of intrigue and espionage, false accusations…
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12/21/2009
Moonbeam
December 21, 1968/30 Kislev 5729 was the day on which the world held its…
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12/21/2009
Family Affair
Take a moment and contemplate how you are a reflection of the family in…
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12/18/2009
The Challenge of Fitting In
The weekly Torah reading of Mikeitz (Genesis 41:1-44:17), which always…
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12/18/2009
Bright Lights
Tonight, light your eight Chanukah candles before you light your Shabbat…
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12/17/2009
Chanukah and Divine Order
Chanukah always overlaps with at least one Shabbat (if not two), and since…
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12/17/2009
Double Festival
Refrain from household chores, such as laundry, in honor of both Chanukah…
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