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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01/30/2009
Deep Thoughts
Share a thought on the parasha (weekly Torah portion) with whomever you are…
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01/29/2009
An Eye For Civil Law
You’ve heard the phrase “An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a hand for…
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01/29/2009
Natural Impressions
Don't let winter weather get you down - reflect on the Divine artistry in…
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01/28/2009
The Fruit That Is Not A Fruit
Eating a healthy diet is important. In fact, it is so important that many…
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01/28/2009
A Second Look: Organ Donation
Jewish Treats has received several important and informative comments…
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01/27/2009
Can You Spare A Lung
Postmortem organ donations seem like a thoroughly altruistic act. However,…
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01/26/2009
A Fashion Statement
In Numbers 15:38, God commands the Jewish people to “make themselves…
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01/26/2009
Make Your Statement
Wear something that reminds you of the importance of your Jewish heritage…
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01/23/2009
May You Be Like
Before the Shabbat meal, it is customary for the parents to bless their…
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01/23/2009
A Cappella
Make your own music! Get together with some friends and sing Jewish camp…
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01/22/2009
A Product of His Environment
Moses was an expert at recognizing the small details that affected his…
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01/22/2009
Share a Cab
When hailing a cab at the same time as someone else, find out if you are…
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01/21/2009
You Say It’s Your Birthday
January, March, June or November (or any of the other months not…
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01/21/2009
The Gift of Giving
Have trouble thinking of good gifts to give to friends or relatives? Why…
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01/20/2009
Hail to the Chief
“A blessing for the czar? Of course. May God bless and keep the czar... far…
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01/20/2009
Always Fact Check
As a sign of respect, always double-check the way a person spells his/her…
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01/20/2009
For the Future
Whether you voted for Obama or not, take a minute today to say a short…
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01/19/2009
A Bio of Barak
Barak the son of Avinoam does not have much in common with Barack Obama,…
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01/19/2009
Collaborate
If things are slow at work, ask a co-worker if they need assistance on any…
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01/16/2009
The Strength of the Family
Before the Shabbat meal, it is customary for the parents to bless their…
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01/15/2009
Jews Ruled Where?
Before the Arabian Peninsula became the stronghold of Islam, it was home to…
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01/15/2009
Travel Log
When planning a trip, set aside time to explore the Jewish heritage of the…
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01/14/2009
What’s In A Name
What’s in a name? Lots, especially when you are talking about a person’s…
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01/14/2009
For Posterity
Write down your Hebrew name and the Hebrew names of the rest of your…
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01/13/2009
In Tune
Can you read Jewish music? No, not the sheet music to Fiddler on the Roof…
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01/13/2009
Turn Down the Music
When in public, be considerate of others by making certain that your…
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01/12/2009
How Israel Got A King
The first king of Israel, Saul, the son of Kish, from the tribe of…
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