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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10/26/2022
The Seven Mitzvot
Jewish law places great emphasis on the way a Jew must live and the rewards…
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10/26/2022
Modern Ways
Think about how modern values do or do not conform to the Seven Laws of the…
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10/25/2022
The Yom Kippur War
It would be impossible, in this brief format, to provide a full history of…
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10/25/2022
The Heroes
Remember the valiant efforts and the ultimate sacrifice made by brave…
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10/24/2022
The Flying Rabbi
On October 24, 2011, a memorial to 14 Jewish chaplains of the United States…
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10/24/2022
Selfless Dedication
Recognize the selfless dedication of the chaplains who faithfully serve…
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10/21/2022
Ezer k’Negdo
Today’s Treat begins with a short, sweet story about the great Tzaddik of…
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10/21/2022
Teamwork
Strengthen your relationship with your partner by taking thoughtful,…
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10/20/2022
White Papers
For those who have studied the history of the return of the Jewish people…
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10/20/2022
Sad History
Take the time to study the impact of the White Papers issued by Great…
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10/19/2022
Jabotinsky
When Vladimir Yevgenyevich Zhabotinsky was born on October 18, 1880, in…
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10/19/2022
Make a Difference
An individual need not live in Israel to serve Israel or volunteer on its…
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10/16/2022
Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah
Tonight starts the holiday of Shemini Atzeret, literally the Gathering of…
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10/16/2022
Chag Sameach
NJOP and Jewish Treats wish our friends and followers a hearty Chag Sameach…
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10/14/2022
The Great Hoshana
Rosh Hashana is known as the Day of Judgment (Yom Hadin), the day on which…
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10/14/2022
Grab the Opportunity
Perform an extra good deed or mitzvah on Hoshana Rabbah to improve your…
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10/13/2022
Vanity of Vanities
Most people are unknowingly familiar with the beginning of the third…
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10/13/2022
This is the Season
Please click here to study Kohelet over Chol Hamoed Sukkot to keep the joy…
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10/12/2022
Everyone Does the Wave
One of the main mitzvot of the holiday of Sukkot is the waving of the Four…
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10/12/2022
One People
If you have the opportunity to pick up the Four Species together on Sukkot,…
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10/09/2022
Ushpeezin (pronounced Oo’shpee’zin)
During the festival of Sukkot, the sukkah is intended to be our home. For…
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10/09/2022
Welcome Them In
Aside from the Ushpeezin, the seven shepherds of Israel who are welcomed…
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10/07/2022
Build Your Own Sukkah
Webster’s Dictionary defines a Tabernacle as a temporary dwelling, which is…
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10/07/2022
Put it Together
Enhance your celebration of the joyous holiday of Sukkot by building your…
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10/06/2022
The Perfect Species
At this time of the year, Jews around the globe head out in search of the…
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10/06/2022
Time to Shop
Contact your synagogue or local Jewish community center to find a location…
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10/04/2022
The Five Prohibitions of Yom Kippur
“…on the tenth of the month, you shall afflict your souls and do no work at…
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10/04/2022
Signed and Sealed
As you take the necessary steps to prepare for Yom Kippur, NJOP and Jewish…
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10/03/2022
The Book Of Jonah
The Book of Jonah is one of the best known stories in the Bible and is read…
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10/03/2022
God is Everywhere
The Book of Jonah teaches us that one cannot hide from God, and that God is…
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