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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12/07/2009
The Great Sea Monster
For most of history, sea monsters were considered among the greatest perils…
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12/07/2009
Something Fishy
At the fish market, make sure the fish you choose has both fins and scales…
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12/04/2009
Shabbat Kallah
One of the greatest mitzvot, and one of the most enjoyable, is that of…
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12/04/2009
Behold the Bride
Make every effort to attend events for brides (and grooms) in your…
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12/03/2009
The Meat of the Matter
There are few more specific kashrut laws in the Torah than the prohibition…
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12/03/2009
Family Food
Think about how the foods you eat are associated with your heritage.
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12/03/2009
The Blessings of the Amidah: God Loves Us
The nineteen blessings of the Amidah make up the core of the Jewish prayer…
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12/02/2009
In The Records
The local synagogues in your area may have an interesting and/or unique…
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12/02/2009
The Morning Blessings-Blessing #8: Freedom
Every morning, a set of 15 blessings is recited to express our thanks to…
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12/01/2009
Operation Magic Carpet
Recently, the Wall Street Journal reported on the involvement of the United…
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12/01/2009
Fine Manners
Hold the door for the person behind you, and if someone holds the door for…
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11/30/2009
The Babylonian Talmud Completed
Around 200 C.E., Rabbi Judah Ha’Nasi (Judah the Prince) completed his great…
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11/30/2009
Study Zone
If you're curious about the contents of the Talmud, which can seem…
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11/27/2009
Twice the Tithe
Charity (tzedakah) is an integral part of both Jewish life and Jewish law.…
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11/27/2009
A Little More
When giving money to someone in need or to a charitable organization, err…
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11/26/2009
It’s Not A Big Chicken
If there is one thing that is guaranteed to be in supermarkets in November,…
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11/26/2009
Express Your Thanks
Wherever you are, take a moment to thank the people around you.
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11/26/2009
The Blessings of the Amidah: Ingathering of Exiles
The nineteen blessings of the Amidah make up the core of the Jewish prayer…
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11/25/2009
Feast of Gratitude
While the majority of the sacrifices enumerated in the Torah are related to…
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11/25/2009
Thank You For
If someone special in your life has survived a life threatening situation,…
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11/25/2009
The Morning Blessings-Blessing #7: Clothing
Every morning, a set of 15 blessings is recited to express our thanks to…
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11/24/2009
Spinoza
Any student of philosophy will be able to tell you about Baruch (Benedict)…
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11/24/2009
Lets Get Philosophical
For an interesting taste of Jewish philosophy, try Maimonides' Guide To The…
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11/23/2009
Community Ties
Recently, several news outlets have made human interest stories out of the…
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11/23/2009
Get Involved
Join in local Jewish community activities. Your participation strengthens…
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11/20/2009
North American Shtetl
The word shtetl, invokes images of the pre-Holocaust Eastern European…
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11/20/2009
Exploration
Explore a community with which you are unfamiliar. (New Square and Tash are…
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11/19/2009
The Population Question
The Malthusian theory of overpopulation is a popular doomsday prediction.…
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11/19/2009
The Funniest Questions
For a fresh perspective on life, ask a child you know (your own, a…
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