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.
05/21/2009
Where You Are
Find out what your local synagogue/Jewish center is planning for the…
0 Comments1 Minute
05/20/2009
A Scholar and A Playwright
As the epicenter of the Renaissance, Italy was filled with great centers of…
0 Comments2 Minutes
05/19/2009
Hey Levi
Levi, the third son of Jacob, was a passionate man, whose zeal, when…
0 Comments2 Minutes
05/19/2009
Volunteer
Call your local synagogue or community organization and see if they need…
0 Comments1 Minute
05/18/2009
Audio Wander
Download some of the fascinating Jewish audio classes available on the…
0 Comments1 Minute
05/18/2009
In The Wilderness
The Torah was given to the Jewish nation in the midst of the wilderness on…
0 Comments2 Minutes
05/18/2009
The Third Meal
“Eat [the manna] today, for today is Shabbat to God, today you will not…
0 Comments2 Minutes
05/18/2009
Simple Supper
Prepare some tuna salad and egg salad and invite some neighbors over for…
0 Comments1 Minute
05/14/2009
Henna
While all Jewish weddings are centered around the chuppah (wedding canopy),…
3 Comments2 Minutes
05/14/2009
Happy Here, Happy There
Join in community celebrations such as weddings. Your joy increases the joy…
0 Comments1 Minute
05/13/2009
The Littlest Mountain
When the Israelites were gathered at Mount Sinai, God gave them the Torah.…
0 Comments2 Minutes
05/13/2009
Self-Esteem
Write a list of things about yourself of which you are proud. When you have…
0 Comments1 Minute
05/12/2009
“The Splendor”
While the study of Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism) has always been a part of…
0 Comments2 Minutes
05/11/2009
Lag Ba’omer
The period of mourning (for the 24,000 students of Rabbi Akiva who died of…
0 Comments2 Minutes
05/11/2009
A Log For The Omer
If you can't get to a bonfire tonight in honor of Lag Ba'omer, light a fire…
0 Comments1 Minute
05/08/2009
Thank You, Mom
Don’t forget to call your mother on Sunday, or send her flowers or a card.…
0 Comments2 Minutes
05/08/2009
The Giving Gift
Give back to your mother in a special way by making a charitable donation…
0 Comments1 Minute
05/07/2009
The Second Passover
On the first anniversary of the exodus from Egypt, the Children of Israel…
0 Comments2 Minutes
05/07/2009
More Matzah
Tomorrow, bring a box of matzah to work to share with your Jewish…
0 Comments1 Minute
05/06/2009
When Funerals Are Forbidden
Any man who is a patrilineal descendant of Aaron, the brother of Moses, is…
0 Comments2 Minutes
05/06/2009
Deepest Condolences
When someone you know suffers the loss of a relative, pay a shiva call, or,…
0 Comments1 Minute
05/05/2009
Who Was Rabbi Akiva
Akiva ben Yosef was once an ignorant and illiterate shepherd. So poor and…
0 Comments2 Minutes
05/05/2009
Getting Started
Choose a Jewish topic that interests you and learn more about it through…
0 Comments1 Minute
05/04/2009
Put On A Happy Face
"When one shows his teeth [smiles] to his fellow man, it is better than…
0 Comments2 Minutes
05/01/2009
Ethics of the Fathers
Ethics - it’s a big word in our day and age. Between political corruption…
0 Comments2 Minutes
05/01/2009
A Chapter A Day
Pick up a copy of Pirkei Avot at your local library or bookstore.
0 Comments1 Minute
04/30/2009
The Father of Political Zionism
Theodor Herzl (Vienna, Austria 1860-1904) was 35 years old when he realized…
0 Comments2 Minutes