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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06/20/2022
Elevate Your Beverage
Remember to recite the following blessing before enjoying your…
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06/19/2022
The Importance of Dad
In honor of Father’s Day, Jewish Treats presents this classic Treat on the…
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06/19/2022
Celebrate Father’s Day
Reach out to a father you admire and wish them a Happy Father's Day.
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06/17/2022
The Disputation of Paris
The month of June in the year 1240 C.E. was not a good time for the Jews of…
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06/17/2022
Study Talmud
Unlike previous generations, recognize how fortunate we are today to be…
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06/16/2022
The Sustenance of Beauty
Cosmetics have been a part of civilization since…well, research cannot…
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06/16/2022
Appearances
Refrain from judging others on the basis of their physical appearance.
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06/15/2022
In Arkansas
Jewish life in Arkansas began in 1825 with the arrival of Abraham Block to…
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06/15/2022
Making an Impact
Appreciate the actions taken by individuals and Jewish organizations to…
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06/14/2022
Making it Transfusable
In 1901, Karl Landsteiner (June 14, 1868–June 26, 1943) discovered that…
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06/14/2022
Lifesavers
Learn about the critically important research work done by Jewish…
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06/13/2022
Bnei Brak: A Unique City
In Israel, there are any number of towns that identify themselves as…
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06/13/2022
The City of Torah
Learn more about Bnei Brak, the city of Torah study in the heart of Israel.
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06/10/2022
The Might of the Pen
The fact that today is “National Ballpoint Pen Day” offers Jewish Treats…
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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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