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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06/16/2021
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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06/16/2021
How Fortunate
Consider how fortunate we are today to be able to study the Talmud freely…
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06/15/2021
In Arkansas
Jewish life in Arkansas began in 1825 with the arrival of Abraham Block to…
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06/15/2021
Making a Difference
Appreciate the actions taken by individuals and Jewish organizations to…
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06/14/2021
Making it Transfusable
Today is World Blood Day, and Jewish Treats takes a brief look at the…
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06/14/2021
They Saved Lives
Learn more about Jewish researchers like Karl Landsteiner, Alexander…
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06/11/2021
It’s Not About The Status
In many, if not most, Jewish parables, the righteous and scholarly are…
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06/11/2021
Spiritual Matters
Appreciate the goodness in your life and focus more on spiritual, rather…
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06/10/2021
The Might of the Pen
The fact that today is “National Ballpoint Pen Day” offers Jewish Treats…
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06/10/2021
Hold on to Your Ballpoint
While it has become more common today to record your “to do” list on your…
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06/09/2021
Latrun: Battles for the Hilltop
Today, the hilltop of Latrun, just 15 kilometers west of Jerusalem, is a…
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06/09/2021
Recognize the Good
Recognize how fortunate we are that for a people who had wandered stateless…
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06/08/2021
The Great Sea Monster
In honor of World Ocean Day, we present a treat about the Great Sea…
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06/08/2021
Know Your Sea Creatures
Study the Talmud to learn more about the Leviathan, the sea creature that…
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06/07/2021
Shakespeare’s Jew
From 1290 until the 1650s, Jews were not permitted to settle in England.…
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06/07/2021
Lessons of History
Learn about the terrible challenges faced by maranos/annusim such as Dr.…
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06/04/2021
Who Was Rabbi Akiva?
Akiva ben Yosef was once an ignorant and illiterate shepherd. So poor and…
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06/04/2021
It’s Never too Late
Whether you’re age forty, fifty or beyond, learn from Rabbi Akiva how great…
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06/03/2021
Why Were Scouts of the Promised Land Needed?
The most devastating punishment meted out by God in the Torah is described…
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06/03/2021
Make Sure to Verify
Before finalizing any deal or merger, learn as much as you can before…
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06/02/2021
You Say It’s Your Birthday
January, March, June or November (or any of the other months not listed).…
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06/02/2021
Make It Count
Use your birthday to set positive goals for the coming year including…
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06/01/2021
Rabbi Shimon ben Gamliel
The death of Rabbi Shimon ben Gamliel, which occurred in 70 CE, on 20…
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06/01/2021
Learn More
Read up on Torah scholars such as Rabbi Shimon Ben Gamliel to better…
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05/31/2021
Memorial to a Brave Soldier
David Rosenkrantz is one of the many unsung heroes whose lives, cut short…
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05/31/2021
Thank You for Your Service
On Memorial Day, take a moment to marvel at the bravery of American…
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05/28/2021
Lighting The Way To Peace
The very last act performed before bringing Shabbat into the home is the…
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05/28/2021
Peaceful Time
Light Shabbat candles and allow their peaceful glow to permeate your home.…
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05/27/2021
Israeli-German Relations
On May 13, 1965, Israel officially established diplomatic relations with…
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05/27/2021
War Reparations
To better appreciate the trials and tribulations and its aftermath, ask a…
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