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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11/15/2019
Rejoice at a Brit Milah
When attending a Brit Milah, make sure to help inject the event with joy.
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11/14/2019
Operation Magic Carpet
A decade ago, the Wall Street Journal reported on the involvement…
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11/14/2019
Seek out opportunities to see God’s hand in history
Learn about current events that are the fulfillment of Biblical prophecy,…
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11/13/2019
Kristallnacht
Kristallnacht, literally the Night of Crystal but generally translated as…
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11/13/2019
Never Forget!
Identify a meaningful way today to remember the Holocaust and pledge to…
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11/12/2019
Study the Laws of Shabbat
Learning or reviewing Shabbat guidelines will enhance your Shabbat…
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11/12/2019
Jews in the Fold
Yesterday, November 11th, was celebrated internationally as National…
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11/11/2019
The Story of Lenny Kravitz
On March 6, 1951, a platoon of American soldiers serving in the Korean War…
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11/11/2019
Support Veteran Causes
Go out of your way to support financially or through volunteering, causes…
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11/08/2019
No Strings Attached
Deuteronomy 16:18 states: "...You shall not take a bribe, for bribery…
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11/08/2019
Avoid even the appearance of being bribed
Always take the high road and avoid the appearance that external factors,…
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11/07/2019
The Jewish Winter Palace
November 7, 1917, or October 25th on the Julian Calendar that was still…
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11/07/2019
World History and Jewish History
While there is much to learn from world history, it is critical to master…
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11/06/2019
Yonah of Geronah
It is a fact of history that students have frequently been at the center of…
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11/06/2019
Jewish Heroism
A Jewish hero, Jewish wisdom asserts, is one who can acknowledge wrongdoing…
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11/05/2019
Ginger Ail?
Happy “Love Your Red Hair Day”! Those endowed with ginger-ness (In Israel,…
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11/05/2019
Never Judge a Human Book by Its Cover
Genetic traits such as hair color do not determine how individuals behave.…
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11/04/2019
Counting on You?
Every nation seeks to know how many citizens it has, which can also inform…
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11/04/2019
Aggregates and Individuals
While it’s important to view data in totality, we should never forget that…
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11/01/2019
The Seven Mitzvot
Jewish law places great emphasis on the way a Jew must live and the rewards…
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11/01/2019
Covenant with Humanity
While God has made covenants with the Jewish people, He also has…
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10/31/2019
Support Jewish organizations that were transplanted from pre-Holocaust Europe and survived
Take pride and support Jewish organizations that have resiliently survived…
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10/30/2019
Belarus, China, Jerusalem and Brooklyn: The Odyssey of the World’s Largest Yeshiva
For 125 years, from 1814 until 1939, the Mir Yeshiva served as a beacon of…
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10/30/2019
The Month of Mar-Cheshvan
Today is Rosh Chodesh Mar-Cheshvan, the first day of the month of…
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10/30/2019
A Month Devoid of Pomp
While everyone likes a party and holidays, there is also holiness in the…
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10/29/2019
Can Hermit Day be Celebrated in a Group?
October 29th is celebrated as Hermit Day, lauding those who prefer to spend…
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10/29/2019
Don’t segregate yourself from the community
Humans are social creatures. It’s important for each individual Jew to be…
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10/28/2019
The Don’s Commentary
Don Isaac Abrabanel (1437-1508) was one of the greatest statesmen of his…
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10/28/2019
Busy People Study Torah
Everyone can study Torah. Even important politicians and business leaders…
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10/25/2019
Ezer K’negdo
Today’s Treat begins with a short, sweet story about the great Tzaddik of…
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