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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    09/03/2024

    I Am To My Beloved

    The Biblical verse that most epitomizes the emotion of love is: “Anee…

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    09/03/2024

    A Golden Opportunity

    Our sages teach us that God makes Himself easily accessible to us during…

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    09/02/2024

    Samuel Gompers, Labor Leader

    In honor of Labor Day, Jewish Treats presents a brief biography of Samuel…

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    09/02/2024

    Creating an Effective Workplace

    To create a stable and effective work environment, find ways to compromise,…

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    08/30/2024

    Rabbi Shmuel Salant

    On the 29th of Av, 1909, Rabbi Shmuel Salant, Jerusalem’s Ashkenazi Chief…

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    08/30/2024

    Extraordinary Role Models

    Learn about great pious men and women, so their lives can serve as a model…

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    08/29/2024

    An Interesting Philologist

    Language is considered to be one of the unique characteristics of…

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    08/29/2024

    Choose Your Language

    Keep in mind that the words you choose should reflect the person you want…

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    08/28/2024

    National Bow Tie Day

    Today is Bow Tie Day, which is celebrated annually on August 28th. The bow…

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    08/28/2024

    Look Good and Comply with Jewish Law

    Because the long tradition behind Jewish law usually has more grey than…

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    08/27/2024

    What Goes Around, Comes Around

    Is there any truth to the popular statement, “What goes around, comes…

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    08/27/2024

    For Its Own Sake

    Do not keep a mental tally of how kind, generous and/or compassionate you…

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    08/26/2024

    Using A Live Virus

    Mention the polio vaccine and most people think of Jonas Salk. The fact is,…

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    08/26/2024

    Life-saving Cure

    Recognize the critical importance of Albert Bruce Sabin’s life-saving…

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    08/23/2024

    Minsk, Pinsk and Dvinsk

    Dvinsk, also known as Daugavpils or Duenaburg, is Latvia’s second largest…

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    08/23/2024

    Different Yet Valid Approaches

    Study the history of both the Mitnagdic (non-Chassidic) and the Chassidic…

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    08/22/2024

    Kindness to Animals

    Animals are among the most important “educational tools” that God provided…

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    08/22/2024

    For Animal’s Sake

    Before adopting a pet, think carefully if you have the time and capacity to…

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    08/21/2024

    Honor The “Hoary Head”

    Senior Citizen Day, an annual event observed on August 21st, is a day meant…

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    08/21/2024

    Tap Into Real Wisdom

    To learn from, and become wiser in the process, consider spending quality…

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    08/20/2024

    Educating American Girls

    When Vichna Kaplan (1913–1986) arrived in America in 1937, her experiences…

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    08/20/2024

    Jewish Education Heroine

    Recognize the significant role that Vichna Kaplan played in launching the…

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    08/19/2024

    No Holiday as Joyous

    Tu b’Av (The Fifteenth of Av), which is today, is no longer the well-known…

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    08/19/2024

    Celebrate

    Since we recently concluded the mourning period known as the "Three Weeks,"…

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    08/16/2024

    A Whispered Line

    The Shema is both a prayer and a statement of the most fundamental aspect…

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    08/16/2024

    Remember to Whisper

    When reciting the Shema, whether in the morning or in the evening, remember…

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    08/15/2024

    Sir Moses Montefiore

    Sir Moses Montefiore (1784-1885) had an extraordinary impact on the world.…

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    08/15/2024

    Leading by Example

    Learn more about much-admired philanthropists like Sir Moses Montefiore,…

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    08/14/2024

    Fyvush

    There are certain entertainers who are known by their first name, such as…

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    08/14/2024

    Yiddish Theatre

    Learn about the Yiddish theater which was a staple of the Jewish immigrant…

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