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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12/19/2008
Arts N Crafts
Looking for a Saturday night activity? Gather together some friends, invite…
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12/18/2008
Chanukah-What’s The Mitzvah?
Here’s a quiz:What is the primary mitzvah of Chanukah? a) Eating latkes…
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12/18/2008
Getting Ready
Take your menorah out of the closet so that you may clean or polish it as…
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12/17/2008
Dream A Little Dream
What is a dream? The vast majority of dreams are simply the brain’s way of…
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12/17/2008
A Simple Thing
Say "Thank you" to your local police officers, fire fighters, crossing…
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12/16/2008
Working for a Living
It often seems as if people today, especially in Western societies, are…
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12/16/2008
Share A Lead
If your office has a job opening, spread the word among family and friends.
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12/15/2008
Praying In Many Ways
Many nutritionists recommend that a person should have three square meals a…
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12/15/2008
Set A Time
Schedule a daily time for yourself to say a prayer, whatever type of prayer…
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12/12/2008
What Are We Reading?
Those familiar with synagogue ritual know that there is a weekly Torah…
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12/12/2008
Reading Matter
Check out this week's Torah portion (Vayishlach, Genesis 32:4-36:43,…
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12/11/2008
Honoring Those Who Have Passed
Sometimes the world seems a bit like alphabet soup. There are organizations…
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12/11/2008
Memorial
Visit the grave of a deceased relative and place a stone on the tombstone…
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12/10/2008
With Your Permission
Dear Miss Manners: Yesterday, a friend knocked on my door. I invited him in…
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12/10/2008
May I Please
It's a nice touch to ask permission from a co-worker or friend before you…
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12/09/2008
God Helps Those Who…
Looking for a new job? A special someone? A change of fortune in your life?…
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12/09/2008
Pick Up The Phone
Take the initiative and call that old friend with whom you've been hoping…
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12/08/2008
The Star Symbol
Looking for a nice piece of Judaica? Why not go for something really…
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12/08/2008
In From The Cold
On a cold morning, bring some extra coffee or hot chocolate for your…
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12/05/2008
Saying Hello
The Jewish calendar, unlike the secular/Gregorian calendar, is a lunar…
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12/05/2008
A Good Week
On Saturday night, after Shabbat has ended, it is customary to greet one's…
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12/04/2008
Tithe Means Tenth
Ideally, people would have no qualms about supporting those in need. The…
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12/04/2008
That Old Thing
If you have old coats that never get worn hanging in the closet, donate…
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12/03/2008
So Where Are You From?
When reading about Judaism, one often comes across the terms “Ashkenazim”…
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12/03/2008
Family Roots
Call your grandparents or oldest living relative and see how much you can…
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12/02/2008
Frequent Flyer Miles
As far back as the mid-1800s, rabbis wrestled with the question of the…
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12/02/2008
Travel Plan
When going to an organized business conference, call ahead and see if you…
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12/01/2008
Hear O Israel
"Hear O Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is one!" Articulate it…
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12/01/2008
A Quiet Place
Choose a quiet spot in your home or office where you can spend a daily…
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11/26/2008
It’s Not A Big Chicken
It is now November, and if there is one thing that is guaranteed to be in…
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