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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    01/20/2022

    They Make Us Laugh

    When the hit comedy Funny People was released in movie theaters (2009), it…

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    01/20/2022

    Lift Them Up

    Share a joke or two with a friend or family member going through a rough…

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    01/19/2022

    Justice and Ambassador

    On August 8, 1908, Rebecca and Joseph Goldberg were blessed with their…

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    01/19/2022

    Know Your History

    A remarkable fact of contemporary American Jewish history was that Arthur…

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    01/18/2022

    On the Wings of Eagles

    In Exodus 19, God instructs Moses to address the Children of Israel and to…

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    01/18/2022

    His Protection

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

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    01/17/2022

    Tu b’Shevat

    While it may seem as if winter has just begun, it may be a good time to…

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    01/17/2022

    Respect the Environment

    Tu b'Shevat, the Jewish New Year for trees, is a great opportunity for Jews…

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    01/14/2022

    The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

    The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, which is famous for its month-long resistance…

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    01/14/2022

    Never Forget

    Learn about the brave, organized resistance on the part of those Jews who…

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    01/13/2022

    Hail The Accuser

    In the era of social media, it is almost an everyday occurrence to be asked…

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    01/13/2022

    Take a Stand

    Tragically, there is still much antisemitism in the world. It is our duty…

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    01/12/2022

    Skeptic Questioning

    Tomorrow, January 13th, is International Skeptics Day, a day that…

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    01/12/2022

    Worth the Time

    Study the Talmud in order to develop a deep appreciation of the benefit of…

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    01/11/2022

    A Jar of Manna

    As discussed in this coming week’s Torah Portion, parashat B’shalach, while…

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    01/11/2022

    Common Miracles

    While the manna that fell from heaven was surely miraculous, look at the…

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    01/10/2022

    Blessed Is He Who Makes Strange Creatures

    An individual might not think that Jewish Treats would have much to say…

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    01/10/2022

    Think Before You Speak

    By virtue of the fact that there is a blessing “Blessed is He who makes…

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    01/07/2022

    Eliezer Ben Yehuda, the Father of Modern Hebrew

    The official language of Israel is Hebrew, but until the end of the 19th…

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    01/07/2022

    Jewish Identity

    Sign up for one of NJOP’s free Hebrew Reading Crash Courses starting Monday…

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    01/06/2022

    The Jews of the New Mexico Territory

    On January 6, 1912, New Mexico became the 47th state of the United States…

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    01/06/2022

    Jewish Identity

    Research the distinctive backgrounds of those who first came to the U.S.…

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    01/05/2022

    Under Cover of Darkness

    Of the ten plagues that devastated the land of Egypt, the plague of…

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    01/05/2022

    Appreciate Sight

    Remember each morning to recite the blessing thanking God for allowing us…

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    01/04/2022

    What Are Tefillin?

    “And you shall bind them [the words that I command you today] for a sign…

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    01/04/2022

    Helping Hand

    If you find or inherit a pair of tefillin, reach out to a local rabbi to…

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    01/03/2022

    Humiliation Day

    In an effort to make the calendar more interesting, most days on the…

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    01/03/2022

    Stop and Think

    Remember to stop and consider the ramifications of what you are about to…

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    12/31/2021

    A Pleasant Song Composed

    The liturgy of the synagogue has developed over the span of Jewish history.…

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    12/31/2021

    Praise on Shabbat

    Recognize the opportunity to praise God through the recitation of the most…

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