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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12/03/2010
Spin The Dreidel
I have a little dreidel I made it out of clay And when it’s dry and ready…
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12/03/2010
Dreidel Dance
See who among your family or friends can spin the dreidel longest.
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12/02/2010
Beauty and The Greeks
What does Noah’s son Yaphet have to do with the story of Chanukah and the…
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12/02/2010
It’s Chanukah
Today is the first day of Chanukah (the first candle was lit last night).…
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12/01/2010
Rock Of Ages
“Rock of Ages let our song / Praise thy saving power / Thou amidst the…
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12/01/2010
First Night
Tonight is the first night of Chanukah, so celebrate the lighting of the…
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12/01/2010
Special For Chanukah: The Chanukah Blessings
On the first night of Chanukah, one candle/light is placed on the far right…
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11/30/2010
The Bond of Brothers
Caring for the psychological well-being of children (and adults) is of…
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11/30/2010
The Meaning Of
If you can, ask your parents the reason they chose your name.
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11/29/2010
Chanukah-What’s The Mitzvah?
Here’s a quiz: What is the primary mitzvah of Chanukah? a) Eating latkes…
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11/29/2010
Menorah
Chanukah is two days away. Prepare for Chanukah by setting up your menorah…
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11/26/2010
A-Hunting We Won’t Go
Ah, Fall. The crisp air, the beautiful foliage and, for those who live in…
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11/26/2010
Butcher
If you live in a city with a significant Jewish population, find a kosher…
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11/25/2010
The Bird of Thanks
On Thanksgiving day, it is customary in the United States to eat a turkey…
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11/25/2010
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You
If you’ll be eating a full meal, you can say the Ha'motzee blessing for…
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11/24/2010
Truth Is Often Sadder
The Torah is filled with stories of people’s lives. Some of these stories…
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11/24/2010
Reach Out
Support, either financially or through volunteering, a local women's…
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11/23/2010
Forget Custer
Hungarian immigrant and apprentice cigar maker, Sigmund Shlesinger…
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11/22/2010
Judah The Prince
Pirkei Avot, Ethics of the Fathers, begins: “Moses received the Torah from…
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11/22/2010
Support Study
Institutions of Jewish learning are always in need of financial support.
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11/19/2010
Adopting Moses
In honor of National Adoption Day (November 20, 2010), Jewish Treats pays…
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11/19/2010
Appreciation
Express appreciation to all the people you know who have taken on the…
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11/18/2010
Smokeout
As the world changes, the modern day sages must often reevaluate the…
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11/18/2010
Try
Encourage yourself to stop smoking, perhaps donate a quarter every time you…
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11/17/2010
Spiraling From Adam
“The Chosen People,” as the Jews are sometimes known, has been…
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11/17/2010
Chez Kosher
If possible, choose a kosher restaurant when going out to eat.
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11/16/2010
Cleaning The Water
This year, National Geography Awareness Week (this week) has chosen the…
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11/16/2010
Just You
Volunteer and involve yourself with a neighborhood clean-up committee.
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11/15/2010
All I Need Is A Miracle
Are you an adrenaline junkie? Know someone who is? An adrenaline junkie,…
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