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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    02/26/2016

    Get Ready!

    Get ready for Shabbat Across America and Canada, which takes place…

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    02/25/2016

    The February Strike

    February 25th marks the anniversary of the Februaristaking, the 1941…

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    02/25/2016

    If It’s Right

    Don't hesitate to join in a movement to stand up for what's right.

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    02/24/2016

    Hands Upon Waking

    Everyone has their own particular morning routine. However, whether one has…

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    02/24/2016

    In the Morning

    Integrate morning hand washing into your daily routine. 

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    02/23/2016

    Purim Katan

    In a Jewish leap year, a second month of Adar is added to the Jewish…

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    02/23/2016

    Purim’s A Month

    Purim is officially one month away. Begin preparing now.

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    02/22/2016

    A Day Celebrating Humility

    You probably won’t find “Be Humble Day” listed on most commercial…

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    02/22/2016

    Daily Humility

    Incorporate humility into your daily life.

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    02/19/2016

    A Multi-Wick Candle

    Enter a Judaica shop in search of a Havdalah candle and you might be…

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    02/19/2016

    Time Left

    Buy a new havdalah candle before the old one is too small to hold.

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    02/18/2016

    Meaning of an Olive Tree Metaphor

    Biblical texts are rife with metaphors, particularly metaphors that are…

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    02/18/2016

    Certified

    Remember to check basic household staples, like olive oil, for kosher…

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    02/17/2016

    Mathematics Plus

    Born in Munich in 1891, Adolf Abraham Halevi Frenkel, a mathematician…

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    02/17/2016

    Special Connection

    Explore how your special interests connect to Judaism.

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    02/16/2016

    Until 120!

    According to Wikipedia, "The oldest verified person on record was French…

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    02/16/2016

    Visit Your Elders

    Schedule a visit to a local nursing home facility.

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    02/15/2016

    President William Howard Taft – Friend of the Jews

    In honor of Presidents Day, Jewish Treats presents a quick look at the…

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    02/12/2016

    The Beauty of Blue

    If you’ve never heard of a chilazon, the creature from which the ancient…

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    02/12/2016

    Fine Color

    Choose something blue to decorate your Shabbat table.

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    02/11/2016

    Inventor Edwin Land

    In honor of National Inventor’s Day, Jewish Treats presents a brief…

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    02/11/2016

    On Film

    If you enjoy photography, use your hobby to record Jewish life.

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    02/10/2016

    Leap Year

    The Gregorian solar calendar used by the Western world, is based on the…

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    02/10/2016

    For the New Month

    Prepare something special for dinner in honor of Rosh Chodesh.

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    02/09/2016

    New Hampshire’s Jewish History

    As Americans await the outcome of today’s New Hampshire primary, Jewish…

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    02/09/2016

    Pool Support

    Find out how you can support your local community mikveh. 

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    02/08/2016

    Grape Clusters and Rabbi Jossie

    Rabbi Jossie (Joseph) ben Joezer was a Talmudic sage whose life marked the…

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    02/07/2016

    Beyond Atitude

    Don't let someone else's attitude keep you from doing what you know is…

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    02/05/2016

    Shabbat Shabbaton

    In Exodus 31:14-17, the Torah once again reminds the Jewish people to keep…

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    02/05/2016

    Traditions

    Create Shabbat traditions with your family and friends.

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