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.
12/16/2012
Final Day
The Festival of Chanukah is over tonight at sunset. Add a festive…
0 Comments1 Minute
12/14/2012
The Challenge of Fitting In
The weekly Torah reading of Mikeitz (Genesis 41:1-44:17), which always…
0 Comments2 Minutes
12/14/2012
Hey Handsome
Religion is about spirituality, morals and becoming a better person. One…
0 Comments2 Minutes
12/14/2012
Early To Light
Tonight is the seventh night of Chanukah. Make certain to light your…
0 Comments1 Minute
12/13/2012
Chanukah and Divine Order
Chanukah always overlaps with at least one Shabbat (if not two), and since…
0 Comments2 Minutes
12/13/2012
Spin The Dreidel
I have a little dreidelI made it out of clayAnd when it’s dry and readyWith…
0 Comments2 Minutes
12/13/2012
Holy Time
Tomorrow is Rosh Chodesh (the new month) and Erev Shabbat (the eve of the…
0 Comments1 Minute
12/12/2012
Chanukah Yum
While Jewish holidays are known for their food (except Yom Kippur, of…
0 Comments2 Minutes
12/12/2012
A Chanukah Heroine
Have you ever heard of Yehudit (Judith), the daughter of Yochanan the High…
0 Comments2 Minutes
12/12/2012
Last Minute Gift
EBooks make a great last minute gift, and Jewish Treats' 99 Fascinating…
0 Comments1 Minute
12/11/2012
Pure Olive Oil
While a large number of Jews today light Chanukah candles, the more…
0 Comments2 Minutes
12/11/2012
Clean and Bright
Tonight is the fourth night of Chanukah. Take a moment to clean off any…
0 Comments1 Minute
12/10/2012
Beauty and the Greeks
What does Noah’s son Yephet have to do with the story of Chanukah and the…
0 Comments2 Minutes
12/10/2012
Rock of Ages
“Rock of Ages let our song / Praise thy saving power / Thou amidst the…
0 Comments3 Minutes
12/10/2012
Human Rights and Brit Milah
Today, December 10th, is "Human Rights Day." Chanukah is the holiday when…
0 Comments1 Minute
12/09/2012
On the 25th of Kislev
It is not uncommon to find that significant events in Jewish history…
0 Comments2 Minutes
12/09/2012
The Chanukah Blessings
The Jewish people have said this prayer daily for thousands of years.On…
0 Comments1 Minutes
12/09/2012
The Sanctity of Home
Bring a hint of the light of the ancient Temple into your own home by…
0 Comments1 Minute
12/07/2012
Light One Candle
"Light one candle for the Maccabee children, with thanks that their light…
0 Comments1 Minutes
12/07/2012
Hannah and Her Sons
The story of Hannah and her seven sons is the story of the Jewish…
0 Comments2 Minutes
12/07/2012
After Shabbat
Be certain to wait until full dark, when it is no longer Shabbat, to light…
0 Comments1 Minute
12/07/2012
Chanukah Decor, Part Three
Jewish Treats and NJOP present a series of design ideas that will help you…
0 Comments1 Minute
12/06/2012
Chanukah – What’s The Mitzvah
Here's a quiz: What is the primary mitzvah of Chanukah? a) Eating latkes…
0 Comments2 Minutes
12/06/2012
Giving Gifts
"One who is diligent in lighting Chanukah candles will have children……
0 Comments2 Minutes
12/06/2012
Window Treatment
Arrange an appropriate place in your home to display your menorah.
0 Comments1 Minute
12/06/2012
Chanukah Decor, Part Two
Jewish Treats and NJOP present a series of design ideas that will help…
0 Comments1 Minutes
12/05/2012
The Story of Chanukah
Around the year 167 B.C.E., the Syrian-Greek rulers of Judea tried to force…
0 Comments2 Minutes
12/05/2012
Putting Chanukah In Perspective
The events of Chanukah took place about 150 years after the death of…
0 Comments2 Minutes
12/05/2012
Share It
If a friend or co-worker is unfamiliar with the history of this holiday,…
0 Comments1 Minute
12/05/2012
Chanukah Decor, Part One
Jewish Treats and NJOP present a series of design ideas that will help you…
0 Comments1 Minute