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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    05/27/2013

    Honor

    If you know of any Jewish servicemen/women who gave their lives for the…

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    05/24/2013

    The Tribe of Judah

    As the forefathers of the 12 tribes, the lives and personalities of each of…

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    05/24/2013

    Judah Like

    Follow the path of Judah and be a leader by taking responsibility for your…

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    05/23/2013

    Weights and Measures

    The last century has seen the rise, fall and transformation of several…

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    05/23/2013

    Modern Measures

    Make certain to always use fair billing practices. 

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    05/22/2013

    Or The Egg

    For those starting the study of kashrut (Jewish dietary laws), the status…

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    05/22/2013

    Taking Care

    Eating a healthy and well balanced diet is part of the mitzvah of taking…

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    05/21/2013

    Marvelous Manna

    “Foodies” everywhere might appreciate the fact that some people see the…

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    05/21/2013

    Deep Appreciation

    Explore the many food tastes and textures God provided for us to enjoy, but…

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    05/20/2013

    Simple Measurements

    In honor of World Metrology Day, which celebrates the 1875 Metre Convention…

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    05/20/2013

    Mental Measure

    Measure the weight of your words, and be careful not to say anything…

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    05/17/2013

    Guard And Remember

    The observance of Shabbat is the fourth of the Ten Commandments, listed in…

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    05/17/2013

    Bring It In Brightly

    Light candles tonight in honor of Shabbat.

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    05/14/2013

    Green Cheesecake at Midnight?

    The holiday of Shavuot has three well-known, and well-loved,…

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    05/14/2013

    The Book of Ruth

    Ruth was the Moabite wife of Machlon, one of the sons of Elimelech and…

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    05/14/2013

    Wishes To All

    Jewish Treats wishes you all a wonderful holiday.

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    05/13/2013

    A Different Set of Loaves

    There are several well-known connections between the holiday of Passover…

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    05/13/2013

    In The Wilderness

    The Torah was given to the Jewish nation in the midst of the wilderness on…

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    05/13/2013

    Bake Bread

    Prepare for Shavuot by baking Challah. Here is a delicious recipe.

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    05/12/2013

    Fear Your Mother?

    "Honor your father and your mother" (Exodus 20:12) is the fifth of the Ten…

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    05/12/2013

    Thank You, Mom

    In honor of all our favorite Jewish Mothers, we've decided to re-Treat this…

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    05/12/2013

    Make Her Smile

    If you have not yet, call your mother and just say thank you.

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    05/10/2013

    Give Them A Choice

    There is an oft-cited Midrash (Sifrei, Dvarim 343) describing how God…

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    05/10/2013

    Day of Distinction

    On the first day of Sivan in the year 2448 (Jewish calendar), only seven…

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    05/10/2013

    Make A Choice

    Make a choice to have a more active Jewish life.

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    05/09/2013

    The Feast of Weeks

    Shavuot, which we begin celebrating Tuesday night (May 14th), is the only…

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    05/09/2013

    Two Pillars of Five

    Jewish law, and thus Jewish life, rests on two pillars, the mitzvot between…

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    05/09/2013

    Mark Your Calendars

    Make preparations to celebrate Shavuot next week.

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    05/08/2013

    Western Wall History

    The Western (Wailing*) Wall is the holiest location in Jewish life. With…

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    05/08/2013

    Jerusalem Day

    In 1947, when the United Nations approved the plan to partition the British…

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