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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03/16/2020
Patriotic Americans
Endeavor to learn about Jews who have acted heroically in the defense of…
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03/13/2020
How Now, Red Cow
Every year, on the first or second Shabbat following Purim, a special…
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03/13/2020
Attend Synagogue to hear the Special Torah Reading
Since the Torah can only be read in the presence of a minyan (quorum), make…
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03/12/2020
Countdown To Freedom
Americans begin preparing for Thanksgiving days or perhaps a week in…
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03/12/2020
Help Others Prepare for Passover
Donate to a Ma’ot Chittim campaign, to assure that those who may not be…
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03/11/2020
Purim, Again?
Unique to the Jewish calendar, Purim is actually observed on different days…
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03/11/2020
If I Forget Thee…
While we celebrated Purim yesterday, Jerusalem celebrates Purim today.…
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03/10/2020
The Purim Commitment
What does the holiday of Purim have to do with Jews reconnecting to their…
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03/10/2020
The Purim Story in Under 300 Words
At the end of a 180-day feast, the King of Persia-Medea, Achashverosh,…
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03/10/2020
Happy Purim!
Enjoy and rejoice on this very special day. Fulfill the four mitzvot…
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03/09/2020
The Four Mitzvot of Purim
This year, Purim will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 10th (beginning…
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03/09/2020
Fast of Esther
"Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast for…
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03/09/2020
Purpose of Fasting
Fasting is meant to help people focus on important issues when tragedy…
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03/06/2020
The Sabbath of Remembering
This Shabbat is Shabbat Parashat Zachor, the Sabbath of Remembering.…
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03/06/2020
Remember
Whether stated in English, “Remember,” in Hebrew, “Zachor” or in Yiddish,…
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03/05/2020
Costume Time
Those who first hear about the custom of wearing Purim costumes might…
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03/05/2020
The Demise of Villains
Purim is a day on the Jewish calendar throughout Jewish history that has…
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03/05/2020
Fight against Leaders Who Attempt Genocide
Any tyrant who seeks to kill indiscriminately, especially those who target…
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03/04/2020
Who Was Mordechai?
There are some people in this world who always seem to be right in the…
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03/04/2020
The History Around Purim
The story of Purim takes place at the very end of the era known in Jewish…
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03/04/2020
Study the History of Persian/Iranian Jews
Jews have had a strong and enduring relationship with the Persian Empire, a…
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03/03/2020
A Light Unto the Sunshine State
What U.S. cities enjoy the largest Jewish populations? You probably…
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03/03/2020
Jewish Florida
When traveling, try to learn the Jewish history of the places you plan to…
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03/02/2020
The Birth and Death of Moses
One of the 13 principles of faith according to Maimonides is…
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03/02/2020
Moses’ Impact on Jewish Life
Whether one observes the 7th of Adar as Moses’ yahrzeit (anniversary of his…
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02/28/2020
Holy Times and Places
Tonight is the twenty-fourth annual SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA AND CANADA…
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02/28/2020
Appreciate Every Shabbat
Although Shabbat Across America and Canada is a special annual Shabbat…
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02/27/2020
The Most Popular non-Holiday Event on Jewish Calendars
Tomorrow night is the 24th annual Shabbat Across America and…
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02/27/2020
Support the Critical Work of NJOP
NJOP, is the organization that sponsors Jewish Treats, sponsors SHABBAT…
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02/26/2020
Jewish Jeaneology
February 26, celebrated as “Levi Strauss Day,” is the day, in 1829, that…
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