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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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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10/25/2019
Life Partner
Treat your spouse like an extension of yourself. If you are looking for a…
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10/24/2019
His Tricks Were Quite A Treat
It is commonly acknowledged that the magician and escape artist Harry…
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10/24/2019
Follow the Artistic Accomplishments of Jewish Performers
Many Jews have been trailblazers in the entertainment industry. Take pride…
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10/23/2019
What Is Isru Chag?
The day after vacation is often a time of distraction and disorientation.…
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10/23/2019
Find Ways to Memorialize All Important Events
In addition to photos, videos and souvenirs, think of other ways to…
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10/20/2019
Beating the Willows
During Sukkot, there is a mitzvah to wave the four species (lulav,…
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10/20/2019
Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah
Tonight starts the holiday of Shemini Atzeret, literally the Gathering of…
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10/20/2019
The Torah is Proud!
Some have pointed out that Simchat Torah, can be translated into English as…
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10/18/2019
The Great Hoshana (Hoshana Rabbah)
Rosh Hashana is known as the Day of Judgment (Yom Hadin), the day on which…
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10/18/2019
Everyone Does the Wave
One of the main mitzvot of the holiday of Sukkot is the waving of the four…
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10/18/2019
You Are So Beautiful
On Sukkot, enhancing and beautifying the mitzvot (commandments) of the…
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10/17/2019
Singing Praises
“...The prophets of the Jewish people ordained that the Hallel be recited…
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10/17/2019
Water, Water Everywhere
Sukkot is considered the holiday on which God determines the world’s water…
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10/17/2019
Holiday Music
One of the ways to celebrate the Jewish holidays, especially Sukkot -- the…
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10/16/2019
Chol Hamoed
Most holidays in Western society last for a single day, which is often…
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10/16/2019
Ushpeezin (Oo’shpee’zin)
During the festival of Sukkot, the sukkah is intended to be our home. For…
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10/16/2019
Value of Hosting
Even in a temporary dwelling, endeavor to welcome guests.
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10/13/2019
Rejoicing For The World
Among the unique rituals performed on the holiday of Sukkot were the…
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10/13/2019
The Four Species
The waving of the four species is one of the most beautiful and symbolic…
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10/13/2019
Wave the Species
Make an effort to either obtain a set of the four species, which can be…
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10/11/2019
More Than A Harvest Festival
Few people refer to Sukkot by the name Chag Ha'Asif, Feast of the…
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10/11/2019
Build Your Own Sukkah
Webster's Dictionary defines a tabernacle as a temporary dwelling,…
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10/11/2019
If You Don’t Have your own Sukkah
If you do not have your own sukkah, make the effort to find a sukkah in…
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10/10/2019
Is Sukkot Part of the High Holidays?
It is clear that during the Ten Days of Penitence, we are meant to be on a…
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