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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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12/15/2023
Accepting Wisdom
“Ben Zoma said: Who is wise? An individual who learns from all people, as…
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12/15/2023
Learning From Others
Listen closely to another person’s advice since it’s quite possible that…
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12/14/2023
This is Chanukah
Tonight is the eighth and final night of Chanukah. After the flames die…
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12/14/2023
O’ Chanukah
Tomorrow, when there will be no more candle lighting to look forward to, do…
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12/13/2023
Giving Gifts
“A person who is diligent in lighting Chanukah candles will have children…
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12/13/2023
Give Spiritually Meaningful Gifts
Think of giving Chanukah presents that represent the timeless messages of…
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12/12/2023
Chanukah Yum
While Jewish holidays are known for their food (except Yom Kippur, of…
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12/12/2023
Experiment Now
Even if you haven’t made doughnuts or latkes before, there's no time like…
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12/11/2023
The Chanukiyah
The term “menorah” is used for both the classic symbol of the holiday of…
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12/11/2023
Chanukah Style
Let your choice of chanukiyah express your own personal style.
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12/08/2023
Chanukah and Divine Order
Chanukah always overlaps with at least one Shabbat (if not two), and since…
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12/08/2023
A Special Shabbat
While welcoming Chanukah by lighting the menorah, and Shabbat, by lighting…
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12/07/2023
Special For Chanukah: The Chanukah Blessings
Tonight, on the first night of Chanukah, one candle/light is placed on the…
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12/07/2023
Jewish Light Burns Bright
In the face of the unspeakable horror that was perpetrated on October 7th,…
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12/06/2023
These Lights We Kindle
While the mitzvah of lighting the menorah is an outward-focused mitzvah –…
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12/06/2023
He is Always There
When reciting Ha’nayrot Halalu after lighting the menorah, remember how G-d…
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12/05/2023
The 25th of Kislev
It is not uncommon to find that significant events in Jewish history…
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12/05/2023
Get Inspired
Let the holiday of Chanukah be an inspiration to dedicate yourself to…
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12/04/2023
The Story of Chanukah
Around the year 167 B.C.E., the Syrian-Greek rulers of Judea tried to force…
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12/04/2023
Prepare for Chanukah
Stock up on oil or candles and prepare your menorah, dreidels and gelt,…
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12/01/2023
Diplomacy, Prayer, Action
As every diplomat knows, there is a time to talk, a time to pray and a time…
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12/01/2023
Request Wisdom and Guidance
The decision whether to use diplomacy, prayer or action or all three is not…
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11/30/2023
Jews in Mississippi
In honor of "National Mississippi Day," Jewish Treats is proud to share a…
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11/30/2023
Jewish Mississippi
When traveling, try to learn the Jewish history of the places you plan to…
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11/29/2023
Rachel’s Tomb?
Kever Rochel, the Tomb of Rachel, in Bethlehem is considered to be the…
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11/29/2023
On Your List Copy
If you visit Israel, make certain that Rachel's Tomb is on your itinerary.
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11/28/2023
Albania and the Jews
Albania, which today marks its Independence Day, is a small Balkan country…
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11/28/2023
Acknowledge the Righteous Among the Nations
Learn more about those who were deemed to be amongst the "Righteous Among…
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11/27/2023
On One Foot
Jewish Treats was asked to summarize the Jewish faith in one tweet. For…
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