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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11/19/2008
Hitching
If you see a friend at the store who doesn't have a car, offer them a lift…
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11/18/2008
How Pirates Spread Torah
From the 6th to the 11th century, the center of Jewish life was in Babylon…
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11/18/2008
For The Love Of Lore
Next time you're at the library, pick up a book of Jewish history or Jewish…
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11/17/2008
Don’t Roll Your Eyes At Me
The plaintive cry of exasperation, “Don’t roll your eyes at me!” that…
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11/17/2008
Judging For Merit
If you are in an argument with someone, take a moment to see their side of…
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11/14/2008
Ahh…Cholent!
The highlight of many Shabbat lunch tables is cholent, a hot stew which…
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11/13/2008
Send Them On Their Way
Hachnassat Orchim, welcoming guests, is one of the better known mitzvot.…
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11/13/2008
Travelers’ Insurance
When driving a long distance, be prepared with whatever you need to help…
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11/12/2008
Are Kosher Foods Cleaner Or Healthier
Kosher food has enjoyed a reputation for being “clean” and “healthy.” Is…
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11/12/2008
Surprise Yourself
Next time you are at the supermarket, notice just how many common,…
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11/11/2008
A Look At The Law
There are three types of laws in the Torah...mishpatim, edot and chukim:…
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11/10/2008
World Care
Help protect the world, recycle your water or soda bottle instead of…
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11/10/2008
Animal Instincts
In their natural habitats, every creature on earth helps create a balance…
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11/07/2008
A Little Exercise
Take the stairs instead of the elevator. You'll be getting in shape and…
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11/06/2008
Blessings
The Hebrew word for blessing is bracha. People are most familiar with this…
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11/06/2008
Well Wishes
When someone gives you a blessing, such as wishing something good to happen…
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11/05/2008
For Your Eyes Only
Did you know that according to the U.S. Postal Service, willfully and…
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11/05/2008
Mind Your Own
When someone approaches you with a nice juicy story about a fellow…
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11/04/2008
Judaism and Astrology
Did you know that some Jewish philosophers maintain that there is truth to…
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11/04/2008
Fate of the World
Take a moment and reflect on the great historical events of the world. Were…
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11/03/2008
It’s The Hebrew Alphabet
Aleph - Bet - Gimmel - Daled - Hey...it’s the Hebrew alphabet! According to…
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11/03/2008
Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Rabbi Nachman of Breslov declared that it is a great mitzvah to always be…
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10/31/2008
What Goes Bump In The Night
Many are familiar with the fact that angels play a significant role in…
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10/31/2008
Greetings
Tonight, greet your fellow Jews with a hearty "Shabbat Shalom!"
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10/30/2008
Over The Rainbow
Somewhere over the rainbow...Well, we all know that there is no real place…
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10/30/2008
The Biggest Blessing
Rather than grumble about the weather turning colder, make a list of all…
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10/29/2008
Why We Pray In Hebrew
How, it is often asked, can a person pray if he or she does not understand…
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