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.
Explore the world Jewishly with these enticing tidbits of fun Jewish news, pop culture, history, factoids and surprising snippets of knowledge daily.
Sign up to receive Juicy Bits of Judaism, Daily.
12/13/2016
What’s In the Book: Judges
Once in the promised land (Book of Joshua), the Israelites formed a…
0 Comments2 Minutes
12/12/2016
Lancaster Jews
Many people do not realize that Lancaster, Pennsylvania, home to the famous…
0 Comments2 Minutes
12/12/2016
Touring the States
When travelling in the states, make it a point to visit Jewish historical…
0 Comments1 Minute
12/09/2016
Against Corruption
Today, December 9th, has been designated as International Anti-Corruption…
0 Comments2 Minutes
12/09/2016
Put It Aside
Put aside all thoughts of politics or business and enjoy Shabbat.
0 Comments1 Minute
12/08/2016
Reuben, Son of Jacob
Our forefather Jacob’s departing words to his firstborn son were: “Reuben,…
0 Comments2 Minutes
12/07/2016
A Song of Nature
According to the introduction of Perek Shirah (A Chapter of Song), after…
0 Comments2 Minutes
12/07/2016
Express It
When admiring nature, take the time to express gratitude to God for the…
0 Comments1 Minute
12/06/2016
The Jews of Ecuador
While Ecuador does not have a large Jewish population, (there are fewer…
0 Comments2 Minutes
12/05/2016
Rabbi Ashi
Every generation needs a leader. The Talmud notes that “a righteous man…
0 Comments2 Minutes
12/05/2016
Local Support
Join your local synagogue and support the future of Jewish life in your…
0 Comments1 Minute
12/02/2016
Can You Say A Little Prayer For Me?
It states in the Talmud, “Rabbi Pinchas ben Hama gave the following…
0 Comments2 Minutes
12/02/2016
Just Before You Light
Just before lighting candles for Shabbat, say a prayer for those you know…
0 Comments1 Minute
12/01/2016
Zodiac
Horoscopes are fun to read, especially when they tell you that you are…
0 Comments3 Minutes
12/01/2016
Kislev Has Come
Today is the first day of the month of Kislev. Locate your menorah.…
0 Comments1 Minute
11/30/2016
For the Refugees
Oftentimes, one thinks of refugees as people who were forced from their…
0 Comments2 Minutes
11/30/2016
In Need
Check with your local Jewish organizations to find out how to donate…
0 Comments1 Minute
11/29/2016
What’s in the Book: Joshua
The Book of Joshua (Yehoshua) is the first of the ten books known…
0 Comments2 Minutes
11/28/2016
Cohen, Katz, Kagen
Meet a man named Cohen and it is fair to assume that he is a descendant of…
0 Comments2 Minutes
11/25/2016
A-Hunting We Won’t Go
Ah, Fall. The crisp air, the beautiful foliage and, for those who live in…
0 Comments2 Minutes
11/25/2016
Shabbat of Thanks
Make the celebration of Shabbat an integral part of your Thanksgiving…
0 Comments1 Minute
11/24/2016
It’s Not A Big Chicken
If there is one thing that is guaranteed to be in supermarkets in November,…
0 Comments2 Minutes
11/23/2016
The Case of the Poisoned Dish
The only narratives included in the Torah are those that help us understand…
0 Comments2 Minutes
11/23/2016
Dive In
Read the Book of Genesis and try to understand the human nature of the…
0 Comments1 Minute