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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    12/06/2018

    Show Your Jewish Pride this Chanukah

    Find ways to display how you prioritize your Jewishness this Chanukah.

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    12/05/2018

    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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    12/05/2018

    Giving Gifts

    "One who is diligent in lighting Chanukah candles will have children who…

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    12/05/2018

    Give Spiritually Meaningful Presents

    Think of giving Chanukah presents that represent the timeless messages of…

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    12/04/2018

    These Lights We Kindle

    While the mitzvah of lighting the menorah is an outward-focused mitzvah -…

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    12/04/2018

    The Pope and the Jewish Prayer for Rain

    Did you know that several centuries ago, a Pope impacted Jewish law? Most…

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    12/04/2018

    Pray for Rain!

    For those living outside of Israel, the custom is to begin this evening…

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    12/03/2018

    Pure Olive Oil

    While a large number of Jews today light Chanukah candles, the more…

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    12/03/2018

    A Ten-Light Chanukah Menorah?

    In a summary of the Chanukah customs of Persian Jewry (Shlomo Tal edition,…

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    12/03/2018

    Focus on the Shamash as you Light your Candles

    We are not permitted to kindle one light from another, nor to benefit from…

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    12/02/2018

    Chanukah Blessings

    The Jewish people have said this prayer daily for thousands of years. On…

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    12/02/2018

    Light the Menorah and Encourage Others as Well!

    Be a part of NJOP’s Chanukah Across America campaign from home by sharing…

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    11/30/2018

    The Story of Chanukah

    Around the year 167 B.C.E., the Syrian-Greek rulers of Judea tried to force…

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    11/30/2018

    Appreciate Religious Freedom

    On Chanukah, Jews celebrate a victory over those who attempted to suppress…

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    11/29/2018

    The Torah’s Special Genetic Code

    During Biblical times, our ancestors did not understand genetics, DNA…

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    11/29/2018

    Judge by Actions

    When evaluating or judging others, genetic and physical attributes pale in…

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    11/28/2018

    “…You Border on the Adriatic”

    For many Americans, knowledge of Albania may derive from a famous scene in…

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    11/28/2018

    Learn About and Laud Righteous Gentiles

    Amid periods of tragedy, heroes emerge, many of whom are non-Jews who…

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    11/27/2018

    The Jewish Holiday A Week before Chanukah

    The Mishnah (Rosh Hashana 1:1) declares four calendar dates as “Jewish new…

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    11/27/2018

    Hail the Contributions of the Chassidic Movement

    If you enjoy the spiritual, musical, or esoteric side of Judaism and Jewish…

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    11/26/2018

    The Story of Degania

    Since many of the early settlers in pre-state Palestine identified with the…

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    11/26/2018

    Volunteer at a Kibbutz on your Next Trip to Israel

    Whether you seek a secular kibbutz experience or a religious one, the…

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    11/23/2018

    The Oldest Book of Diplomacy

    In the beginning of Parashat Vayishlach, Jacob is confronted by the news…

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    11/23/2018

    Study Torah for Guidance in Today’s World

    We would be wise to study Biblical stories and marvel at their relevance,…

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    11/22/2018

    The Thanksgiving Synagogue Service

    While Thanksgiving is most certainly an American festival of gratitude, its…

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    11/22/2018

    Connect Thanksgiving to Judaism

    However one celebrates Thanksgiving, take note of the parallel to Judaism’s…

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    11/21/2018

    Travelin’

    Ever feel nervous just before the start of a trip? Ever have sleepless…

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    11/21/2018

    Travel Safely

    A component of safe travels is to pray for a successful journey. Be sure to…

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    11/20/2018

    The Longest 250 Miles: Sadat’s Bold Flight

    Imagine America’s foremost enemy addressing a joint session of Congress?…

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    11/20/2018

    Make Efforts for Peace

    There are few greater goals in life than peace. Make the efforts to end…

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