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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03/03/2020
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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02/26/2020
Jewish Owned Companies
Support companies owned by Jews that are charitable, and are governed by…
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02/25/2020
When Adar Begins
The month of Adar begins today. About Adar, the twelfth month of the Jewish…
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02/25/2020
Heighten Your Gladness
Find ways to increase your joy during the festive month of Adar.
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02/24/2020
Impeachment and the Jewish Tradition
On February 24, 1868, a U.S. president was impeached by the U.S. House of…
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02/24/2020
Educated Consumers
While there is value to being an educated consumer, we should also be…
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02/21/2020
Just a Half Shekel
This Shabbat is Parashat Shekalim (shekels). The Torah portion…
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02/21/2020
Associate with Groups
The half-shekel annual tax assured that everyone was counted together with…
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02/20/2020
Rabbi Israel Salanter and the Mussar Movement
The Mussar movement, the formal study and program of ethical improvement,…
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02/20/2020
Seek Opportunities to Improve Character
One of the most valuable life endeavors is to devote time to character…
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02/19/2020
Jews and the Crimea
In 2014, the Russian army seized control of the Crimea. This occurred after…
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02/19/2020
Jewish Crimea
When traveling, try to learn the Jewish history of the places you plan to…
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02/18/2020
Israel’s First Spy
While religious Jews acknowledge that the creation and continued existence…
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02/18/2020
Learn About the Storied History of the Mossad
Take pride in the accomplishments of all of the State of Israel’s security…
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02/17/2020
Celebrating Chanukah at the White House
When the Founding Fathers of the United States created the role of…
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02/17/2020
Study U.S. Presidents and their Relationship to American Jews
The United States has been a beacon of kindness for Jews. It behooves…
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02/14/2020
Ignominy in Italy
During the long course of Jewish history, one of the multiple tools used to…
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02/14/2020
Fight Against the Humiliation of Others
Causing humiliation to others can be worse than inflicting bodily harm.…
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02/13/2020
On the Wings of Eagles
In Exodus 19, God instructs Moses to address the Children of Israel and to…
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02/13/2020
“Taking a Bullet”
Convene a discussion concerning the topic for whom you would “take a…
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02/12/2020
Penny Lane
While the well-known adage requests, “A penny for your thoughts,” perhaps…
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02/12/2020
Find Value in Everything
Everything, living and inanimate, has inherent worth. Acknowledging and…
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02/11/2020
The Samurai Who Saved Thousands of Jews from the Nazis
Often, when tragedy strikes, many seek to uncover a silver lining by…
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