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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01/03/2025
Joseph, Son of Jacob
The story of Jacob’s eleventh son is a tale of epic proportion. The…
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01/03/2025
From Dreamer to Viceroy
Study the incredible story of Joseph, the young dreamer, one of the most…
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01/02/2025
A Kosher Buffet
While it seems a bit counterintuitive to have a day celebrating abundant…
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01/02/2025
Healthy Eating
Eat well balanced, nutritious meals. Proper nutrition is always an…
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01/01/2025
This is Chanukah
Tonight is the eighth and final night of Chanukah. After the flames die…
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01/01/2025
One More Latke
Tomorrow, when there will be no more candle lighting to look forward to,…
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12/31/2024
Putting Chanukah in Perspective
The events of Chanukah took place about 150 years after the death of…
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12/31/2024
Moment of Reflection
When studying Jewish history, reflect on the history of the Jewish people…
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12/30/2024
Spin the Dreidel
I have a little dreidel I made it out of clay And when it's dry and ready…
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12/27/2024
Chanukah and Divine Order
Chanukah always overlaps with at least one Shabbat (if not two), and since…
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12/27/2024
Welcoming Chanukah and Shabbat
Later this afternoon, as we welcome the third night of Chanukah by lighting…
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12/26/2024
The Challenge of Fitting In
The weekly Torah reading of Mikeitz (Genesis 41:1-44:17), which almost…
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12/26/2024
Display Jewish Pride
Find ways to display your Jewish pride this Chanukah.
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12/25/2024
The Chanukah Blessings
Tonight, on the first night of Chanukah, one candle/light is placed on the…
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12/25/2024
Jewish Light Burns Bright
Beginning tonight, through the eighth night on January 1st, light your…
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12/24/2024
These Lights We Kindle
While the mitzvah of lighting the menorah is an outward-focused mitzvah –…
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12/24/2024
He is Always There
When reciting Ha’nayrot Halalu after lighting the menorah, remember how God…
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12/23/2024
The 25th of Kislev
It is not uncommon to find that significant events in Jewish history…
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12/23/2024
Real Inspiration
Let the holiday of Chanukah serve as an inspiration to dedicate yourself to…
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12/20/2024
Judah, Son of Jacob
When Judah, the fourth son of Leah and Jacob was born, Leah said, “This…
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12/20/2024
Taking Responsibility
Study Judah’s actions vis-a-vis Tamar to appreciate the true meaning of…
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12/19/2024
The Story of Degania
Since many of the early settlers in pre-state Palestine identified with the…
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12/19/2024
Volunteer on a Kibbutz on Your Next Trip to Israel
Whether you seek a secular kibbutz experience or a religious one, the…
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12/18/2024
The Story of Chanukah
Around the year 167 B.C.E., the Syrian-Greek rulers of Judea tried to force…
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12/18/2024
Start Planning
Stock up on oil or candles and prepare your menorah, dreidels and gelt,…
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12/17/2024
America’s First Synagogue
In 1656, Shearith Israel became the first synagogue that was established in…
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12/17/2024
Do Your Research
When visiting New York City, plan a trip to visit Congregation Shearith…
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12/16/2024
On One Foot
Jewish Treats was asked to summarize the Jewish faith in one tweet. For…
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12/16/2024
Love Your Neighbor as Yourself
Study the Torah, the blueprint for Jewish life, to learn how to more fully…
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