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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    01/30/2023

    Study History

    Set aside time to read up on world and Jewish history to develop a better…

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    01/27/2023

    International Holocaust Memorial Day

    Speak of the Holocaust, and the first word that many think of is Auschwitz.…

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    01/27/2023

    Record the Memories

    If there are Holocaust survivors in your family or in your community, make…

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    01/26/2023

    Before Michigan

    The foundations of Michigan’s Jewish community were laid by the German Jews…

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    01/26/2023

    Midwest Trailblazers

    Study the history of Jews who were trailblazers and who made their mark in…

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    01/25/2023

    Under Cover of Darkness

    Of the ten plagues that devastated the land of Egypt, the plague of…

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    01/25/2023

    Appreciate the Gift of Sight

    Remember each morning to recite the blessing thanking God for allowing us…

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    01/24/2023

    Seek Out The Positive

    An ethical dilemma: A close friend confides in you that he/she recently…

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    01/24/2023

    Looking for the Good

    Next time you hear something about someone who hurt you, try to find a way…

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    01/23/2023

    Calligraphy

    In honor of National Handwriting Day, which is today, Jewish Treats…

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    01/23/2023

    Delve into the Hidden Meaning

    Learn to read Hebrew, and you will be able to identify the letters with the…

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    01/20/2023

    They Make Us Laugh

    When the hit comedy Funny People was released in movie theaters (2009), it…

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    01/20/2023

    Lift Their Spirits!

    Share a joke or two with a friend or family member going through a rough…

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    01/19/2023

    Justice and Ambassador

    On August 8, 1908, Rebecca and Joseph Goldberg were blessed with their…

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    01/19/2023

    Know Your History

    A remarkable fact of contemporary American Jewish history was that Arthur…

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    01/18/2023

    Book Respect

    Because of the centrality of the Torah in Jewish life, the Jewish people…

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    01/18/2023

    Prominent Place

    Place your Jewish books in a central bookcase so it will be clear how much…

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    01/17/2023

    Touching the Equation

    Imagine having a passion for mathematics but lacking the language to…

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    01/17/2023

    Incredible Achievements

    During the month of January, National Braille Literacy Month, learn more…

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    01/16/2023

    Honoring King

    “The Hebrew prophets belong to all people because their concepts of justice…

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    01/16/2023

    Recall Heroic Actions

    On a date marking the death of a hero, it’s important that we all study…

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    01/13/2023

    The Challenge of a Cup of Tea

    How do you make a cup of tea? Seems like a silly question, doesn’t it? Tea…

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    01/13/2023

    Savor the Moment

    Savor a hot cup of tea tonight while enjoying the serenity of Shabbat.…

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    01/12/2023

    Skeptic Questioning

    Tomorrow, January 13th, is National Skeptics Day, a day that encourages…

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    01/12/2023

    Worth the Time

    Study the Talmud in order to develop a deep appreciation of the benefit of…

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    01/11/2023

    Insights into the Burning Bush

    The release several years ago of the motion picture Exodus: Gods and Kings…

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    01/11/2023

    Faith

    In times of challenge, don't hesitate to ask for God's help (just remember…

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    01/10/2023

    Blessed Is He Who Makes Strange Creatures

    An individual might not think that Jewish Treats would have much to say…

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    01/10/2023

    Think Before Speaking

    By virtue of the fact that there is a blessing “Blessed is He who makes…

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    01/09/2023

    A National Poet

    Chaim Nahman Bialik (born January 9, 1873) was an Israeli national icon who…

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