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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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01/20/2021
Celebrate Religious Freedom
Take a minute and thank God that you live in a time when governments can…
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01/19/2021
Baba Sali – Praying Father
Although it is not uncommon for Jewish sages to be known by a pseudonym,…
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01/19/2021
Seek Guidance
Build a relationship with rabbinic leaders and seek spiritual guidance from…
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01/18/2021
The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, which is famous for its month-long resistance…
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01/18/2021
Steely Determination
Read about the steely determination and brave resistance on the part of…
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01/15/2021
The Baal Shem Tov
Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer, known as the Baal Shem Tov (literally Master of…
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01/15/2021
Study Chassidut
Delve into the practices of the various sects of Chassidim to appreciate…
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01/14/2021
Skeptic Questioning
Yesterday, January 13th, was National Skeptics Day, a day that encourages…
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01/14/2021
Seek and You Shall Find
Study Jewish texts such as the Talmud and develop an appreciation for the…
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01/13/2021
Hail The Accuser
In the era of social media, it is almost an everyday occurrence to be asked…
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01/13/2021
Take A Stand
Speak out against anti-Semitism and support organizations that actively…
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01/12/2021
The Jews of Finland
For most European countries, the history of its Jewish presence begins some…
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01/12/2021
Nordic Adventure
If you ever have an opportunity to plan a trip to Finland, make sure to…
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01/11/2021
A Candy Treat
While most people would not be surprised at the Jewish back-story of…
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01/11/2021
Check the Wrapper
While everybody loves great candy, be sure to check the candy wrapper to…
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01/08/2021
What’s In A Name
What’s in a name? Lots--especially when you are talking about a person’s…
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01/08/2021
Shemot-Jewish Names
Study this week’s Torah portion which begins with a recitation of the…
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01/07/2021
Eliezer Ben-Yehuda, the Father of Modern Hebrew
The official language of Israel is Hebrew, but until the end of the 19th…
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01/07/2021
Read It In Hebrew
Learn to read Hebrew and unlock the fascinating etymology of Hebrew words…
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01/06/2021
The Jews of the New Mexico Territory
On January 6, 1912, New Mexico became the 47th state of the United States…
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01/06/2021
Jewish Identity
Explore the distinctive backgrounds of those who first came to the U.S. and…
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01/05/2021
The Eyes Have It
January is Eye Care Month! Close to 2,000 years ago, the importance of…
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01/05/2021
Clear Vision
Remember to have your eyes examined regularly as part of your regular…
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01/04/2021
Feelings Matter
Let’s remember to stop and think about the ramifications of what we are…
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01/04/2021
Humiliation Day
Surf the web and you will find that most days on the calendar have been…
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01/01/2021
The Challenge of a Cup of Tea
How do you make a cup of tea? Seems like a silly question, doesn’t it? Tea…
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01/01/2021
Savor The Moment
Savor a hot cup of tea tonight while enjoying the serenity of Shabbat.
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12/31/2020
On One Foot
Jewish Treats was asked to summarize the Jewish faith in one tweet. For…
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12/31/2020
Love Your Neighbor as Yourself
Study the Torah, the blueprint for Jewish life to learn how to more fully…
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12/30/2020
The Marquess of Reading
There have been few Jews included among the peerage of the United Kingdom,…
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