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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01/11/2010
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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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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