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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01/05/2022
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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12/30/2021
The Marquess of Reading
There have been few Jews included among the peerage of the United Kingdom,…
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12/30/2021
Distinguished
Learn about extraordinary Jews like Rufus Isaacs who distinguished…
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12/29/2021
Settling Texas
On December 29, 1845, the sovereign nation known as the Republic of Texas…
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12/29/2021
Make it Worthwhile
Before traveling across the country, learn about the local Jewish…
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12/28/2021
Natural Born Athlete
In the world of sports, Bobbie Rosenfeld had, what a person might call, the…
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12/28/2021
Gifted
Everyone is endowed with G-d given talent. Parents should guide their…
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12/27/2021
Can You Be The Tenth?
That the Hebrew word “minyan” derives from the infinitive “lim’not,” to…
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12/27/2021
Count Me In
Try and attend services at the synagogue so you can pray with a minyan, a…
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12/24/2021
Painting Our People
Born on December 26, 1902, in Rahachow, Belarus (in the Pale of…
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12/24/2021
Beautiful Home
Fill your home with Jewish art and Judaica. In addition to Jewish art and…
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12/23/2021
The Power of Shabbat
Jewish life ebbs and flows around the celebration of Shabbat. The days of…
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12/23/2021
The Gift that Keeps on Giving, Weekly
Beginning tomorrow afternoon at sundown, give yourself the gift of Shabbat…
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12/22/2021
Jewish Boxing Days?
In many countries, especially those associated with the United Kingdom,…
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12/22/2021
Tip Generously
Recognize that your generous tip along with a sincere thank you can go a…
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12/21/2021
A Brilliant Mind
In an era when most young women were encouraged to find a proper husband,…
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12/21/2021
Nobels by the Numbers
Recognize how extraordinary it is that the number of Jewish Nobel Laureates…
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12/20/2021
President William Howard Taft – Friend of the Jews
Jewish Treats presents a quick look at the relationship of President…
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12/20/2021
Know Your Presidents
Recognize the U.S. Presidents who extended themselves and supported Jewish…
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12/17/2021
America’s First Synagogue
In 1656, Shearith Israel, became the first synagogue that was established…
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12/17/2021
Historical Shabbat
Before visiting Congregation Shearith Israel, the Spanish Portuguese…
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12/16/2021
IPO Music
On December 26, 1936, corresponding to today’s Hebrew date, the 12th of…
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12/16/2021
Support Israeli Music
Support the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra, both in Israel and abroad.
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