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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06/19/2023
On and Off the Baseball Field
Given that baseball is America’s national pastime, collect fun trivia about…
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06/18/2023
The Importance of Dad
In honor of Father’s Day, Jewish Treats presents this classic Treat on the…
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06/16/2023
Oh, Evil Tongue
“Come and see how great the power of an evil tongue is! Whence do we know…
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06/16/2023
Words have Impact
Be aware of the words you choose to avoid transgressing the prohibition of…
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06/15/2023
In Arkansas
Jewish life in Arkansas began in 1825 with the arrival of Abraham Block to…
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06/15/2023
Connecting With Others
Appreciate the actions taken by individuals and Jewish organizations to…
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06/14/2023
The Importance of Flag Day
Today is celebrated as “Flag Day” throughout the United States. On this day…
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06/14/2023
Proudly Fly Your Flag
Show your patriotism and proudly fly the Stars and Stripes today. It's a…
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06/13/2023
Bnei Brak – A Unique City
In Israel, there are any number of towns that identify themselves as…
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06/13/2023
Israel’s City of Torah
Learn more about Bnei Brak, the city of Torah study in the heart of Israel.
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06/12/2023
Falafel Day
What tasty food is made out of crushed chickpeas, often served with salads,…
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06/12/2023
Enjoy a Falafel
If you have a kosher restaurant in your area, see if they serve falafel and…
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06/09/2023
Top of the Class
Among the scholars quoted in Pirkei Avot/Ethics of the Fathers, are…
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06/09/2023
Study Partners
Schedule time to study Torah and Jewish thought with others as it will…
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06/08/2023
The Great Sea Monster
In honor of World Ocean Day, we present a Treat about the Great Sea…
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06/08/2023
A Sea Creature for Eternity
Study the Talmud to learn more about the Leviathan, the sea creature that…
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06/07/2023
Sustenance and Beauty
Cosmetics have been a part of civilization since…well, research cannot…
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06/07/2023
Don’t Judge
Refrain from judging others on the basis of their physical appearance.
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06/06/2023
A Tale of Texas
In 1968, the State of Texas decided to honor the deeds of Jacob Raphael De…
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06/06/2023
Make it Worthwhile
Before traveling across the country, learn about the local Jewish…
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06/05/2023
The Jews’ Hospital of New York
Healthcare is a topic that is frequently in the news these days and is a…
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06/05/2023
Kosher Food
If you or a family member require hospital care, ask whether kosher food is…
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06/02/2023
You Say it’s Your Birthday
January, March, June or November (or any of the other months not listed).…
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06/02/2023
Make it Count!
Use your birthday to set positive goals for the coming year including…
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06/01/2023
First on the Court
Born in 1856, in Louisville, Kentucky, Louis Dembitz Brandeis was the child…
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06/01/2023
A Jewish Trailblazer
Appreciate Jewish trailblazers like Justice Louis Brandeis who, as the…
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05/31/2023
Kissing the Mezuzah
A person might easily think of the mitzvah of mezuzah as a passive mitzvah.…
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05/31/2023
Divine Protection
Whether you touch or kiss a mezuzah, bear in mind the mezuzah's symbolism…
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05/30/2023
Jewish Matchmaking
“Matchmaker, matchmaker / Look through your book / And make me a perfect…
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05/30/2023
Be a Shadchan, a Matchmaker
Think about your single friends and consider suggesting appropriate matches…
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