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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11/28/2013
Enjoy Your Turkey
Enjoy Your Turkey, but don't forget to thank God for His wonderful bounty…
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11/28/2013
Thanksgivukkah
Make the lighting of the menorah a central part of tonight's…
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11/27/2013
The Chanukiyah
The term menorah is used for both the classic symbol of the holiday of…
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11/27/2013
Pure Olive Oil
While a large number of Jews today light Chanukah candles, the more…
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11/27/2013
First Night Light
Start the holiday right by lighting your menorah at the earliest time…
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11/26/2013
The Story of Chanukah
Around the year 167 B.C.E., the Syrian-Greek rulers of Judea tried to force…
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11/26/2013
A Maccabee Who’s Who
Mattityahu (Mattathias): A High Priest descended from the Hasmonean…
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11/26/2013
Chanukah Preparations II
Purchase candles or olive oil for lighting your Chanukah menorah
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11/25/2013
Chanukah – What’s The Mitzvah
Here's a quiz: What is the primary mitzvah of Chanukah? a) Eating…
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11/25/2013
Chanukah Preparations
Get ready for Chanukah by dusting or polishing your menorah, as needs be.……
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11/22/2013
The Confidence to Succeed
Have you ever met one of those people who are just naturally successful,…
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11/22/2013
Continued Gratitude
Remember to express your gratitude when God helps you succeed.
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11/21/2013
The First Jewish Author in the Americas
Forgetting the rights and wrongs of conquest, one must acknowledge that the…
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11/21/2013
Connecting
Share Jewish Treats with friends and family to help them stay…
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11/20/2013
Jewish Geography
If you were lost in the wilderness, would you know which way was north? The…
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11/20/2013
Don’t Waste Time
Make certain that you have proper directions when travelling.
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11/19/2013
The Tribe of Naphtali
As the ancestors of the tribes of Israel, the lives and personalities of…
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11/19/2013
Hurry For The Right Reason
When you have an opportunity to do a mitzvah, don't delay.
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11/18/2013
For Your Eyes Only
Did you know that according to the U.S. Postal Service, willfully and…
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11/15/2013
Why Tiberias is Holy
While Israel is the Holy Land, four of her cities are considered holier…
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11/15/2013
Shabbat Shalom
This Shabbat, greet those you meet with the words, "Shabbat…
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11/14/2013
The Original Little Red Riding Hood
The story of Dinah, the youngest child of Leah, and Jacob’s only named…
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11/13/2013
Random Acts of Kindness
Today, November 13, 2013 is "World Kindness Day." An entire generation of…
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11/13/2013
Paying Attention
Throughout your day, pay attention for opportunities to perform an act of…
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11/12/2013
Fortunate! Fortunate! Forunate!
Central among the morning prayers known as Pesukei D’zimra, Songs of…
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11/12/2013
List It
Take a moment and list, on paper or in your head, all the ways in which you…
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11/11/2013
For The Medal of Honor: The Story of Leonard Kravitz
On March 6, 1951, a platoon of American soldiers serving in the Korean War…
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11/11/2013
Stand Up
Stand up for your friends. Whether at work, school, or in social…
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