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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07/13/2021
Mourning Jerusalem I: A Brief History of the First Temple
This coming Saturday night and Sunday, Jews the world over will be…
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07/13/2021
Learning From Prior Mistakes
Study the mistakes made by our ancestors to gain an appreciation of the…
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07/12/2021
Magen David Adom
The opportunity to save a life (hatzalat nefashot) is one of those unique…
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07/12/2021
Save a Life
If you are able, train to become an EMT or paramedic in order to help…
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07/09/2021
Rashi and The Tosafot Commentaries
One of the most fascinating aspects of Jewish study are the layer upon…
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07/09/2021
Gain Clarity and Wisdom
To gain clarity and a deeper understanding of a passage in the Talmud, be…
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07/08/2021
The Month of Av
The months of the Jewish year are called in the Torah by number only (the…
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07/08/2021
Preparing for the Nine Days
The Mishna, in Tractate Ta’anit 27b, teaches that when the month of Av…
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07/07/2021
Herzl’s Vision of Haifa
International air travel today can be frustrating, annoying and…
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07/07/2021
A Port to Be Reckoned With
Recognize how Theodor Herzl’s vision of Haifa becoming a commercial port…
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07/06/2021
Always (Kosher) Coca Cola!
I’d bet you never heard of the Pemberton Medicine Company! Perhaps you have…
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07/06/2021
Is it Kosher?
Be sure to always check for proper kosher certification on a food item,…
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07/05/2021
Fleeing in the New World
The history of the conversos, those Spanish and Portuguese Jews who hid…
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07/05/2021
In Secret
Learn more about the trials and tribulations of the Sephardic Jews living…
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07/04/2021
Jews and the American Revolution
In honor of July 4, Independence Day, Jewish Treats would like to share…
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07/04/2021
Jewish Contributions to a Fledgling Nation
Study American history and appreciate the many contributions made by…
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07/02/2021
Does the Torah Support the Belief in Extraterrestrial Life?
Today, July 2nd, is celebrated, worldwide, as “World UFO Day.” On July 2,…
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07/02/2021
Make a Difference in This World
Study Torah and find ways to improve and perfect the world that we inhabit.…
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07/01/2021
Appointed by Trudeau
In honor of Canada Day (July 1st), Jewish Treats proudly presents a brief…
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07/01/2021
Happy Canada Day
Recognize the many positive contributions that Jewish Canadians have made…
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06/30/2021
In Celebration of Thirteen Years
Every person has special days in their life that they remember and mark…
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06/30/2021
Share The Wealth
If you enjoy receiving Jewish Treats every day, forward them to your…
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06/29/2021
The Final Analysis
After the soul departs, it journeys to the gates of heaven where it must…
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06/29/2021
How Will You Answer
According to the Talmud, when the soul departs and we take leave of this…
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06/28/2021
Jokes On Us
In honor of the upcoming “Joke Day” which is on July 1st: “Knock. Knock”…
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06/28/2021
Plan Ahead
Use this coming Thursday, Joke Day as an opportunity to lift people’s…
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06/25/2021
Virginia is for Lovers…of Israel
While cities like Charleston, Philadelphia and New York contained Jewish…
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06/25/2021
Best Place to Live
Appreciate how Thomas Jefferson’s efforts to author Virginia’s Statute of…
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06/24/2021
Smashing the Tablets
The sages declare that five tragedies occurred on the Seventeenth of…
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06/24/2021
The Three Weeks
Sunday, the Seventeenth of Tammuz, is the beginning of a period known as…
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