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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12/18/2017
Delightful Doughnuts
Buy doughnuts from your local kosher bakery or try making some at home.
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12/17/2017
Spin the Dreidel
I have a little dreidelI made it out of clayAnd when it’s dry and readyWith…
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12/17/2017
These Lights We Kindle
While the mitzvah of lighting the menorah is an outward-focused mitzvah -…
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12/15/2017
Challenge of Fitting In
The weekly Torah reading of Mikeitz (Genesis 41:1-44:17), which…
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12/15/2017
Rock of Ages
“Rock of Ages let our song / Praise thy saving power / Thou amidst the…
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12/15/2017
Rich Traditions
Celebrate Shabbat and anchor your Jewish identity in rich weekly…
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12/14/2017
Beauty and the Greeks
What does Noah’s son Yephet have to do with the story of Chanukah and the…
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12/14/2017
Pure Olive Oil
While a large number of Jews today light Chanukah candles, the more…
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12/14/2017
Enhanced
Judaism encourages enhancing all mitzvot by using beautiful items in their…
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12/13/2017
On the 25th of Kislev
It is not uncommon to find that significant events in Jewish history…
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12/13/2017
Giving Gifts
"One who is diligent in lighting Chanukah candles will have children who…
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12/13/2017
Gifts for the Spirit
If you have a tradition of giving Chanukah gifts, try to think of gifts…
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12/12/2017
Al Hanisim, For The Miracles
Most Jewish holidays are marked not only by feasting and celebrations, but…
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12/12/2017
Chanukah Blessings
The Jewish people have said this prayer daily for thousands of years. On…
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12/12/2017
The Time Is Here
Bring your whole household together to light the first Chanukah candle this…
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12/11/2017
Chanukah: What’s the Mitzvah
Here's a quiz:What is the primary mitzvah of Chanukah? a) Eating latkes…
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12/11/2017
Chanukah and Divine Order
Chanukah always overlaps with at least one Shabbat (if not two), and since…
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12/11/2017
Modern Miracles
Look for the everyday miracles in your life and let them inspire you for…
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12/10/2017
The Story of Chanukah
The Story of Chanukah Around the year 167 B.C.E., the Syrian-Greek rulers…
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12/10/2017
Take It Out
It's time to take out your Chanukah menorah and make sure you have all you…
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12/08/2017
A Biblical Story Familiar To Our Time
There are some Jewish commentators who state that the entire history of the…
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12/08/2017
Personally Connecting
Use the long Shabbat evening to relax and connect with your family and…
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12/07/2017
Tooning Machines
There are not many people whose names appear as a dictionary entry, and…
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12/07/2017
Chanukah Rube
Get yourself ready for Chanukah...enjoy this Rube Goldberg machine Chanukah…
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12/06/2017
Put On a Happy Face
"When one shows his teeth [smiles] to his fellow man, it is better than…
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12/05/2017
This Tomato Was Grown Where?
The view of Judaism is that humankind has the unique ability to synthesize…
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12/05/2017
Clean and Fresh
Remember that even hydroponic plants may need to be checked to prevent…
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12/04/2017
Celebrating with a Parade
Name a Jewish celebration that is not a wedding that includes a chuppah,…
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