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.

    Make a Tax-Deductible Donation to Jewish Treats

    07/16/2014

    The Jews of Crete and the Purim of Candia

    The  Jewish presence on the Island of Crete is rather ancient, with…

    Read More

    0 Comments3 Minutes

    07/16/2014

    Time Well Spent

    Spend time sitting, talking and listening to senior citizens in your life…

    Read More

    0 Comments1 Minute

    07/15/2014

    The Tragedy of the Idol

    Ever since Moses saw the Israelites dancing around the Golden Calf and…

    Read More

    0 Comments2 Minutes

    07/15/2014

    The Three Weeks

    “When Av enters, we must lessen our rejoicing,” declare the Talmudic sages…

    Read More

    0 Comments2 Minutes

    07/15/2014

    Keeping Kind

    Be careful to speak to other people with kindness.

    Read More

    0 Comments1 Minute

    07/14/2014

    The Fast of the 17th of Tammuz

    Everyone knows about Yom Kippur. There are, however, several other fast…

    Read More

    0 Comments1 Minutes

    07/14/2014

    Smashing the Tablets

    The sages declare that five tragedies occurred on the seventeenth of…

    Read More

    0 Comments2 Minutes

    07/14/2014

    Prepare For It

    Prepare for tomorrow's fast by drinking a lot of water today. …

    Read More

    0 Comments1 Minute

    07/11/2014

    Rewarded

    At the time that God appointed Aaron to be the High Priest and instructed…

    Read More

    0 Comments2 Minutes

    07/11/2014

    With Zeal

    Make Judaism a vibrant and important part of your life.

    Read More

    0 Comments1 Minute

    07/10/2014

    Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear

    Cute and cuddly, teddy bears today are made in all materials and styles.…

    Read More

    0 Comments3 Minutes

    07/10/2014

    In Mind

    Include the soldiers whose lives are in danger in your prayers.

    Read More

    0 Comments1 Minute

    07/09/2014

    It’s Okay To Be Afraid

    “Courage is a special kind of knowledge: the knowledge of how to fear what…

    Read More

    0 Comments2 Minutes

    07/09/2014

    Support From Over Here

    Contact friends and family in Israel and ask what you can do for them.

    Read More

    0 Comments1 Minute

    07/08/2014

    Acts of Nature, with a Little Help

    Our Rabbis have taught: On entering the barn to measure the newly harvested…

    Read More

    0 Comments2 Minutes

    07/08/2014

    No Hesitation

    Remember, God wants people to make Divine requests.

    Read More

    0 Comments1 Minute

    07/07/2014

    The Most Important Meal

    Across the country, school breakfast programs are offered in order to…

    Read More

    0 Comments2 Minutes

    07/07/2014

    Healthy Eating

    Choose healthy foods for breakfast to give you energy for the rest of the…

    Read More

    0 Comments1 Minute

    07/04/2014

    Jonas Phillips: Living in the Revolution

    A few weeks after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the…

    Read More

    0 Comments2 Minutes

    07/04/2014

    For America

    Display your pride in America, where Jews have been able to live in peace…

    Read More

    1 Comment1 Minute

    07/03/2014

    Jews in Idaho

    Idaho is not a state known for its burgeoning Jewish population. It is…

    Read More

    0 Comments2 Minutes

    07/03/2014

    In Their Merit

    Do a kindness for another person in the merit of the souls of Eyal, Gilad…

    Read More

    0 Comments1 Minute

    07/02/2014

    Donkey

    Why is a donkey called a donkey? For Jewish Treats, a more interesting…

    Read More

    0 Comments2 Minutes

    07/02/2014

    All Creatures

    Act with kindness to all creatures.

    Read More

    0 Comments1 Minute

    07/01/2014

    The Little Synagogue on the Prairie

    Once upon a time, around 1916, a small community of Jewish settlers on the…

    Read More

    0 Comments2 Minutes

    07/01/2014

    Synagogue Care

    Treat your local synagogue with care and respect.

    Read More

    0 Comments1 Minute

    06/30/2014

    To Our Readers (Six Years!)

    There are numerous mitzvot for which, according to the Talmud, a person is…

    Read More

    0 Comments2 Minutes

    06/30/2014

    We’d Love To Hear

    If you enjoy Jewish Treats, let us know. Send us an email…

    Read More

    0 Comments1 Minute

    06/27/2014

    Thou Shalt Not Steal A Person

    The Eighth Commandment, lo tignohv, do not steal, appears to be an obvious…

    Read More

    0 Comments3 Minutes

    06/27/2014

    Bring Back Our Boys

    Tonight marks the third Shabbat since three Israeli boys,Yaakov…

    Read More

    0 Comments1 Minute