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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09/15/2020
Yente the Yiddish Writer
Yiddish literature entered its modern era in the 1860s, when Jewish writers…
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09/15/2020
Appreciate Yiddish Culture
Whether attending Yiddish theater or reading Yiddish writings, there is…
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09/14/2020
Sir “The Jew”
The first Jew to be knighted by a monarch of England was not himself…
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09/11/2020
Honoring 9/11
Today is the 19th anniversary of the devastating attack on the World Trade…
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09/11/2020
Remember 9/11
Spend some time today remembering the heroism and selfless actions of so…
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09/10/2020
The Jewish Ghost Town of Utah
As a dry wind blows across the dusty plains just south of Gunnison, Utah, a…
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09/10/2020
Travel with a Jewish Twist
When traveling, find out if there is, or was, a Jewish community at your…
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09/09/2020
A Phoenix in Bnei Brak
Fifty years ago, on September 3, 1969, corresponding to the 20th of Elul,…
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09/09/2020
For the Love of Torah
Learn more about how the Ponevezh Yeshiva was built in B'nai Brak, Israel…
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09/08/2020
Literacy
Today, September 8th, is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and…
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09/08/2020
People of the Book
Instill within your family a sense of the importance for Jewish education,…
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09/07/2020
Labor, Technology and the Torah
Labor celebrations have taken place throughout North America since the…
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09/07/2020
Respect for Workers
Study the Torah's laws of the proper treatment of workers to better…
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09/04/2020
Potential Energy
Parashat Kee Tavo begins by juxtaposing two important agricultural laws.…
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09/04/2020
Prepare For Shabbat
One who yearns for, and prepares for Shabbat all week by purchasing special…
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09/03/2020
Coming of Age
The assumption that every Jewish adult has had a Bar/Bat Mitzvah…
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09/03/2020
Making Mitzvot Count
Inspire your child who will soon become a Bar/Bat Mitzvah to recognize the…
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09/02/2020
Three Times Strong
One of the beautiful aspects of Jewish living is that it often strives to…
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09/02/2020
Three Times the Charm
To more fully appreciate the consequences of doing something three times…
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09/01/2020
Your Jewish Life Coach
Do you have a life coach? For those unfamiliar with the term, life coaches…
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09/01/2020
Your Rabbi
Follow the dictate of Ethics of our Fathers and find a rabbi who can…
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08/31/2020
Happy Birthday Maestro!
Not too many people can claim to have entertained the Queen of England,…
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08/31/2020
Practice
If you play a musical instrument and aspire to follow noted musicians like…
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08/28/2020
Happy Bow Tie Day
Bow Tie Day is celebrated annually on August 28th. The bow tie originated…
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08/28/2020
Look Your Best
Put on a bow tie or a favorite neck tie to welcome Shabbat.
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08/27/2020
Locate Your Friend and Ask for Forgiveness
Whether it was the creation of the wheel, and tools to create and advance…
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08/27/2020
Think Back
Think back over the past year whether there are those who you may have…
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08/26/2020
Progress For Women
On August 26, 1920, the 19th amendment to the United States Constitution…
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08/26/2020
Jewish Education For All
As a confirmation of the trailblazing work of Sarah Schenirer, make certain…
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08/25/2020
Kiss and Make Up
Today, August 25th, is the anonymously anointed “Kiss and Make Up Day.”…
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