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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05/26/2021
Mezuzah: Complete Fulfillment
A mezuzah on the doorpost is a public sign of a Jewish home. If you open…
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05/26/2021
What’s Inside?
As you walk into a Jewish home and see a mezuzah on the doorpost, think…
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05/25/2021
Cooked Wine
Among the discussions of the many details of Jewish life recorded in the…
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05/25/2021
L’Chaim-To Life
Whether you’re celebrating a simcha, a joyous occasion, or simply looking…
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05/24/2021
The Charleston Synagogue(s)
Charleston, South Carolina is home to one of the oldest Jewish communities…
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05/24/2021
Do Your Research
Before you travel to a city with a sizable Jewish population, especially…
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05/21/2021
An Interesting Philologist
Language is considered to be one of the unique characteristics of…
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05/21/2021
The Meaning and Use of Language
Lazarus Geiger believed that there was a great deal to learn about humanity…
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05/20/2021
Telephone, Gramaphone, Helicopter…Emile Berliner
Emile Berliner (May 20, 1851 – August 3, 1929) came to America to avoid…
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05/20/2021
Making An Impact
Learn more about Emile Berliner, the multi-talented innovator who…
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05/19/2021
The First Jewish Museum
According to most internet calendars, yesterday, May 18, 2021, was…
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05/19/2021
Plan a Visit
When planning a trip to another city, research whether there is a Jewish…
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05/14/2021
Preparing for the Torah
Shortly after the Israelites encamped at the base of Mount Sinai, they…
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05/14/2021
Get a Head Start
Use the Sh’loshet Yemei Hagbalah, the three days of preparation before…
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05/13/2021
The Feast of Weeks
Shavuot, which we begin celebrating this Sunday night (May 16, 2021), is…
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05/13/2021
Get a Head Start
Get ready for Shavuot by downloading our free Ebook "Jewish Treats on the…
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05/12/2021
Thank You Nurses
Today, May 12th, is International Nurses Day, and so, Jewish Treats honors…
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05/12/2021
Thank the First Responders
On International Nurses Day, reach out and thank nurses for all they have…
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05/11/2021
Berlin’s Hildesheimer Rabbinical Seminary
On May 11, 1820, a child was born in Prussia who would, as a grown man,…
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05/11/2021
Rebirth of a Torah Institution in Berlin
Learn about the Hildesheimer Rabbinical Seminary in Berlin and its…
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05/10/2021
Lions and Jerusalem Day
The original city of Jerusalem, conquered by King David from the Jebusites,…
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05/10/2021
Celebrate Jerusalem Day
Learn more about the connection that Jews have had with Jerusalem over the…
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05/09/2021
Better Not Forget!
Even if you didn’t send a card, buy flowers or offer to take the special…
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05/09/2021
For Your Jewish Mother
If one were to believe the jokes, Jewish mothers enjoy nothing more than…
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05/07/2021
Western Wall History
The Western (Wailing*) Wall is the most accessible holiest location in…
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05/07/2021
Miracles in the Holy Temple
As we prepare to celebrate Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Day, on Monday, May…
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05/06/2021
The Great Rae Landy
National Nurses Week begins each year, on May 6th and ends on May 12th,…
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05/06/2021
Celebrate Nurses
Remember to thank nurses for their wonderful work, especially for their…
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05/05/2021
A Turn in History
While many people know that Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday, a fair…
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05/05/2021
Cinco de Mayo
Learn how the May 5, 1862 victory by Mexico over France in the Battle of…
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