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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02/02/2018
A Phrase of Praise
If you’ve ever been in a synagogue and heard a bunch of congregants…
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02/02/2018
Attention To
When someone says a blessing, pay attention to hear the words.
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02/01/2018
Feeling Fit Focused on Napoleon
Believe it or not, body building as an international sport, has Jewish…
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02/01/2018
Join a Class
Get involved in exercise because taking care of your body is as important…
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01/31/2018
More Than Just Trees
Thousands of blue boxes and a dream that encompassed a nation...that was…
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01/31/2018
Thinking Trees
Go forward from Tu b'Shevat with a greater conscientiousness…
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01/30/2018
Tu b’Shevat is Coming
While it may seem as if winter has just begun, it may be time to look…
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01/30/2018
Feast of Fruit
Gather some friends and share a fruitful feast to honor the New Year of the…
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01/29/2018
Do you Shukle?
If you’ve ever watched a traditional prayer quorum, or even just the…
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01/29/2018
My Place
Establish a place in your home where you are able to concentrate while…
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01/26/2018
Rebuke for Good
It is “human nature” to question the ups and downs of life. Of course,…
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01/26/2018
Favorite Wine
Use your favorite wine to sanctify Shabbat by reciting kiddush tonight.
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01/25/2018
The Shabbat of Song
Music speaks to the heart, and, not surprisingly, the heart often speaks…
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01/25/2018
Graciously
Remember to express your gratitude to God and to other people.
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01/24/2018
The Maiden
Among the many remarkable women who appear in the annals of Jewish history,…
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01/24/2018
Encourage Education
Encourage the Jewish education of the children in your life.
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01/23/2018
Don’t Miss the Strategy
The story of the Exodus is one that is, perhaps, all too familiar. It is…
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01/23/2018
Learning Partners
Find a friend to become a "learning partner" and explore the intricate…
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01/22/2018
Blessings
The Hebrew word for blessing is bracha. People are most familiar with…
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01/19/2018
The Songs of the Ibn Ezra
The joy of Shabbat is expressed in many ways throughout the “Day of Rest.”…
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01/18/2018
In a South American City
On January 18, 1535, the city of Lima, Peru, was founded to serve as the…
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01/18/2018
State Your
Take time out of your day to talk to God about the things you most desire.
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01/17/2018
Where to Wear Tefillin
While Jewish Treats has previously discussed the requirements for…
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01/17/2018
Take A Hand
If you are new to "laying Tefillin," don't hesitate to ask for…
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01/16/2018
For the Freedom of Religion
January 16th is marked on some United States calendars as National…
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01/16/2018
Jewish Joy
Celebrate the freedom of religious expression in the United States by…
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01/15/2018
The Thing About Nails
If you are a fan of manicures, you might be surprised that Jewish law has a…
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