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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06/10/2022
Hold Onto Your Ballpoint
While it has become more common today to record your “to do” list on your…
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06/09/2022
Live Long And Prosper
Every “Trekkie” knows that Spock’s Vulcan salutation is accompanied by a…
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06/09/2022
Popular Culture References
Express Jewish pride when popular cultural references find their source in…
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06/08/2022
The Great Sea Monster
In honor of World Ocean Day, we present a treat about the Great Sea…
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06/08/2022
A Sea Creature for Eternity
Study the Talmud to learn more about the Leviathan, the sea creature that…
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06/07/2022
Shakespeare’s Jew
From 1290 until the 1650s, Jews were not permitted to settle in England.…
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06/07/2022
Study Jewish History
Study Jewish history to appreciate the terrible challenges faced by…
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06/03/2022
Preparing for the Torah
Shortly after the Israelites encamped at the base of Mount Sinai, they…
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06/03/2022
Head Start
Use the remaining days of the Sh’loshet Yemei Hagbalah, the three days…
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06/02/2022
The Book of Ruth
Ruth was the Moabite wife of Machlon, one of the two sons of Elimelech and…
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06/02/2022
A Virtuous Woman
Study the Book of Ruth to more fully appreciate Ruth's extraordinary…
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06/01/2022
First On The Court
Born in 1856, in Louisville, Kentucky, Louis Dembitz Brandeis was the child…
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06/01/2022
Jewish Trailblazers
Appreciate Jewish trailblazers like Justice Louis Brandeis who, as the…
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05/31/2022
The Feast of Weeks
Shavuot, which we begin celebrating this Saturday night, June 4, is the…
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05/31/2022
Get Ready
Prepare for Shavuot by downloading our free eBook "Jewish Treats on the Ten…
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05/30/2022
Memorial to a Brave Soldier
David Rosenkrantz is one of the many unsung heroes whose lives, cut short…
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05/30/2022
Remembering American Heroes
Today, on Memorial Day, take a moment to recognize the heroic actions of…
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05/29/2022
Lions and Jerusalem Day
The original city of Jerusalem, conquered by King David from the Jebusites,…
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05/29/2022
Celebrate Jerusalem Day!
Learn more about the significant connection that Jews have had with…
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05/27/2022
Rav Saadia Gaon
Rabbi Saadia ben Joseph, known by the appellation Rav Saadia Gaon (Gaon,…
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05/27/2022
Philosophical Exploration
If you enjoy studying philosophy, explore works by Jewish philosophers such…
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05/26/2022
The New Month is Coming
In many synagogues around the world, the monthly calendar contains a…
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05/26/2022
All New
Try to attend services this coming Shabbat as we bless the new month of…
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05/25/2022
Oh Goodness
“He [Rabbi Akiva] said: … The world is judged with goodness, and everything…
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05/25/2022
Opportunities Before Our Eyes
Be conscious of the many daily opportunities to perform good deeds and…
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05/24/2022
The Battle of Kibbutz Yad Mordechai
At the time of the Declaration of the State of Israel (May 14, 1948),…
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05/24/2022
Kibbutz Heros
Recognize the heroism of the members of Kibbutz Yad Mordechai who defended…
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05/23/2022
Do you Shukle?
If you’ve ever watched a traditional prayer minyan (quorum), or even just…
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05/23/2022
Establish Your Place
Whether in synagogue or at home, establish a place where you will be able…
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05/20/2022
A Sephardi Gaon
Because of the dedication of Rabbi Ezra Attiya (1885-1969), known as a…
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