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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08/10/2010
Read This Blueprint Please
Most people can understand the layout and basic measurements of a building…
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08/10/2010
Write It Down
When a question about Judaism comes up, write it down in order to remember…
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08/09/2010
Zodiac
Horoscopes are fun to read, especially when they tell you that you are…
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08/09/2010
Changing Months
Rosh Chodesh Elul begins tonight. Celebrate with a special meal.
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08/06/2010
Birthday Cake For Shabbat
It is highly unlikely that Moses, Hillel even Maimonides (all experts on…
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08/05/2010
Touched By An Angel
Virtually all topics concerning life are covered in the vast and varied…
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08/05/2010
Shhhhh
Sing Jewish lullabies to your children/grandchildren/nieces or nephews.
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08/04/2010
Moving Day
All the boxes have been packed. The moving trucks are waiting outside,…
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08/04/2010
Housewarming Present
A mezuzah makes a lovely gift for a friend moving into a new home.
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08/03/2010
A Loan For Charity
Giving charity is one of the best known precepts of “religious” life.…
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08/03/2010
Gift It
If someone owes you money and you know they are unable to pay you back,…
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08/02/2010
When The Earth Moves
This day in history: 501 C.E., the coastal city of Acco (Israel) was…
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08/02/2010
Safety Measures
If you live in an area that is in danger of natural disasters, find out in…
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07/30/2010
A Midsummer Night’s Shabbat
“Making early Shabbat,” means beginning Shabbat well before sunset. This is…
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07/29/2010
After A Snack
After eating a meal with bread, Birkat Hamazon/Bentching/Grace After Meals…
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07/29/2010
Quick Bite
Learn about the different blessings recited on food at JewishTreats.org
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07/28/2010
Bruriah
Bruriah, the daughter of Rabbi Hanina ben Teradion and wife of Rabbi Meir,…
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07/27/2010
Art for Art’s Sake
If there were a Cliff Notes version of the Ten Commandments, Commandment #2…
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07/26/2010
The Burial at Betar
In war, a common means of humiliating the enemy is to refuse them burial of…
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07/26/2010
Proper Burial
When making arrangements for a loved one, bear in mind that according to…
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07/23/2010
What’s In The Book: Isaiah
The Book of Isaiah is famous for its rich, metaphorical language. Isaiah…
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07/23/2010
Be Comforted
Attend synagogue tomorrow morning to hear Isaiah's famous speech of comfort…
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07/22/2010
Burying The Books
What happens when a Torah scroll is so worn it can no longer be used, or a…
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07/22/2010
Shaimot Box
Designate a box in which you can collect non-disposable books or papers.
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07/21/2010
Issachar, Son of Jacob
Before his death, Jacob gathered his sons to him and gave them each a…
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