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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10/05/2021
The Author of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Jewish Treats presents a brief biography of René Samuel Cassin (October 5,…
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10/05/2021
Value Human Rights
Support those who champion basic human rights for all.
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10/04/2021
Bloomies
When we think of the common denominator of upscale national clothing store…
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10/04/2021
Contributions of Jews to American Culture
Jews have contributed much to American culture. These innovations should be…
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10/01/2021
Personal Responsibility
In the beginning, there was…taking responsibility for one’s own actions.…
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10/01/2021
Achieving Immortality
Make sure to take responsibility for your actions. To better appreciate the…
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09/30/2021
Barry Commoner for President
In 1980, Barry Commoner, a prominent biologist, environmentalist and author…
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09/30/2021
Environmental Impact
Recognize the importance of acting responsibly by considering the…
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09/27/2021
Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah
Tonight, starts the holiday of Shemini Atzeret, literally the Gathering of…
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09/27/2021
Chag Sameach
NJOP and Jewish Treats wishes our friends and followers a hearty Chag…
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09/26/2021
The Great Hoshana (Hoshana Rabbah)
Rosh Hashana is known as the Day of Judgment (Yom Hadin), the day on which…
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09/26/2021
Grab the Opportunity
Don’t miss the opportunity to perform an extra good deed or other mitzvah…
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09/24/2021
Vanity of Vanities
Most people are unknowingly familiar with the beginning of the third…
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09/24/2021
This is the Season
Please click here to study Kohelet over Chol Hamoed Sukkot to keep the joy…
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09/23/2021
Chol Hamoed
Most holidays in Western society last for a single day, which is often…
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09/23/2021
Continue the Celebration
Enjoy spending the week of Sukkot living in the sukkah, eating meals and…
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09/20/2021
The Sukkot Hoshanot Service
Walk into a traditional synagogue in the middle of morning services during…
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09/20/2021
Chag Sameach
On behalf of NJOP and Jewish Treats would like to extend our best wishes to…
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09/19/2021
The Perfect Species
At this time of the year, Jews around the globe head out in search of the…
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09/19/2021
Time to Shop
Contact your synagogue or local Jewish community center to find a location…
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09/17/2021
Build Your Own Sukkah
Webster’s Dictionary defines a Tabernacle as a temporary dwelling, which is…
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09/17/2021
Build It, and They Will Come!
Enhance your celebration of the joyous holiday of Sukkot by building your…
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09/15/2021
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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09/15/2021
Signed and Sealed
As you take the necessary steps to prepare for Yom Kippur, NJOP and Jewish…
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09/14/2021
Post Labor Day Whites
When is it fashionably acceptable to wear white after Labor Day? On Yom…
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09/14/2021
Prepare Your Yom Kippur Wardrobe
To better appreciate and experience the significance of the day, set aside…
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09/13/2021
For The Sins We Committed
One of the main steps in the process of teshuva (repentance) is for a…
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09/13/2021
Reciting Vidui
When confessing sins before God, it is especially important to understand…
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09/10/2021
Avinu Malkeinu
No prayer so thoroughly captures the Jewish people’s dual relationship with…
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09/10/2021
Our Father, Our King
As described in the beautiful prayer Avinu Malkeinu, recognize God as both…
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