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.
08/30/2010
School Thoughts
September looms and children all over have either just begun school or will…
0 Comments2 Minutes
08/30/2010
Positive Education
Remember that your attitude toward education influences the children in…
0 Comments1 Minute
08/27/2010
The Maharal of Prague
To the Jewish community and general population at large, the Maharal of…
0 Comments2 Minutes
08/26/2010
Children of Abraham and Sarah
“Children of Israel,” an often used title for the Jewish people, is a name…
0 Comments2 Minutes
08/25/2010
Golem
The story of the Golem of Prague is one of the best-known, fantastic and…
0 Comments2 Minutes
08/25/2010
Wow!
Read articles about the wonders of modern science and then ponder the…
0 Comments1 Minute
08/24/2010
Holiday Greetings
The standard pre-Rosh Hashana greeting of “K’tiva v’chatima tova” ("May you…
0 Comments2 Minutes
08/24/2010
Happy New Year
Send a New Year’s card to a friend to whom you haven’t spoken in a few…
0 Comments1 Minute
08/23/2010
Honor The Hoary Head
Senior Citizen Day, an annual event observed on August 21st, is a day meant…
1 Comment2 Minutes
08/23/2010
Senior Partner
Dedicate an hour each week to spending time with an elderly relative or…
0 Comments1 Minute
08/20/2010
Reincarnation
Reincarnation is a word that to most Jews screams of foreign cultures. What…
1 Comment2 Minutes
08/19/2010
Dan, Son of Jacob
Rachel had Jacob’s heart, Leah had his children. For four long years,…
0 Comments2 Minutes
08/19/2010
Judge Fairly
Judge others fairly and always give them the benefit of the doubt.
0 Comments1 Minute
08/18/2010
Seeking God in Elul
Psalm 27 is read twice daily from the beginning of the month of Elul…
0 Comments2 Minutes
08/17/2010
The Council of the Four Lands
While Jews suffered greatly as societal outsiders in many of the lands in…
0 Comments2 Minutes
08/17/2010
Community Action
Get involved with your community’s government by finding out if there is a…
0 Comments1 Minute
08/16/2010
For Her Protection
Historically, women (and children) have been the hardest hit victims of…
0 Comments2 Minutes
08/13/2010
Enjoy Responsibly
If you're going to enjoy a beer or two, remember to be responsible and ask…
0 Comments1 Minute
08/12/2010
Halachic Authorities
The connection between Rabbi Jacob ben Asher (the Tur, Barcelona, Spain,…
0 Comments2 Minutes
08/11/2010
The Alarm Clock
New beginnings are always difficult. For those who are not “morning…
0 Comments2 Minutes
08/11/2010
A Little More
During the month of Elul, add some extra Jewish time to your schedule (join…
0 Comments1 Minute
08/10/2010
Read This Blueprint Please
Most people can understand the layout and basic measurements of a building…
0 Comments2 Minutes
08/10/2010
Write It Down
When a question about Judaism comes up, write it down in order to remember…
0 Comments1 Minute