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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    02/07/2023

    His Special Protection

    Just as an eagle protects its offspring by lifting them onto its wings,…

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    02/06/2023

    The Foods of Tu b’Shevat

    Today, Jews around the world will celebrate Tu b’Shevat, the new year of…

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    02/06/2023

    Celebrate Tu b’Shevat

    Pick up some figs, dates or pomegranates and celebrate Tu b’Shevat.

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    02/03/2023

    What’s the Complaint?

    People always like to complain. It is a fact. Sometimes they have…

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    02/03/2023

    Without Complaint

    Find positive ways to express the need for something to be changed. Finding…

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    02/02/2023

    Blue Laws and the Supreme Court

    In honor of the first session of the United States Supreme Court (February…

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    02/02/2023

    Quality and Quantity Time

    Give yourself the gift and rest and relaxation this Shabbat by putting…

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    02/01/2023

    National Freedom Day

    Today, February 1st, is both National Freedom Day and the first day of…

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    02/01/2023

    Jewish Expression

    Celebrate the freedom of religious expression in the United States by…

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    01/31/2023

    Your Jewish Life Coach

    Do you have a life coach? For those unfamiliar with the term, life coaches…

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    01/31/2023

    Your Rabbi

    Follow the dictate of Ethics of our Fathers and find a rabbi who can…

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    01/30/2023

    History for Everyone

    Barbara Tuchman, born January 30, 1912, never earned a doctorate in…

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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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