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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01/23/2023
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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01/09/2023
Read Up
Delve into the poetry of Chaim Nahman Bialik to appreciate his writings…
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01/06/2023
Twice To The Grave?
What happens when a final "resting place" isn’t so final? In our modern era…
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01/06/2023
Do Your Research
Before considering exhuming the remains of a deceased family member and…
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01/05/2023
Blood is Life
January has been labeled National Blood Donor Month, making it an ideal…
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01/05/2023
Donating Life
If you are healthy, consider donating blood to a blood bank as a means of…
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01/04/2023
Humiliation Day
In an effort to make the calendar more interesting, there are many days on…
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01/04/2023
Think First
Let’s remember to stop and think about the ramifications of what we are…
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01/03/2023
The Tenth of Tevet, Asarah b’Tevet
And it was in the ninth year of [King Zeddekiah’s] reign, in the tenth…
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01/03/2023
Study Jewish History
To appreciate the missed opportunities that the Jewish people have had in…
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01/02/2023
A Kosher Buffet
While it seems a bit counterintuitive to have a day celebrating abundant…
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