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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01/12/2009
Fill ‘Er Up
If your spouse has his/her own car, fill the gas tank for him/her once in a…
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01/09/2009
The Challenge of a Cup of Tea
How do you make a cup of tea? Seems like a silly question, doesn’t it? Tea…
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01/08/2009
Women of Vision
Our sages teach that there were seven women famed for their prophecy.…
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01/08/2009
Say a Little Prayer
Take a moment and say a prayer for those who are under fire in Israel. May…
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01/07/2009
Joy to the Bride and Groom
Have you ever been to a traditional Jewish wedding? At traditional weddings…
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01/07/2009
A Second Of Kindness
Help someone carrying packages by holding the door, even if it means…
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01/06/2009
Anger Management
Rabbi Moses Maimonides (Rambam) writes that when a person becomes angry, it…
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01/06/2009
Smile
Smile! Smiling makes you happier, and it also makes the people around you…
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01/05/2009
The Tenth Of Tevet
And it was in the ninth year of [King Zaddekiah’s] reign, in the tenth…
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01/05/2009
Breakfast
Tuesday morning, get up before the sun and enjoy a hearty breakfast.
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01/05/2009
Jewish Professions
Are there certain professions that are “Jewish”? For instance, is finance a…
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12/31/2008
New Years x 4
We are about to celebrate the New Year on the Gregorian Calendar. But, did…
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12/31/2008
Family Time
Spend tomorrow's day off with a family member with whom you don't often…
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12/30/2008
Are Your Drunk?
The end of December is a most festive time of year. Regardless of religious…
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12/30/2008
Community Time
Find out what fun things your Jewish community has planned in January. Plan…
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12/29/2008
Putting Chanukah in Perspective
Last night we lit the final Chanukah candles, and today is the last day of…
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12/29/2008
Think Ahead
Today is the last day of Chanukah. Prepare for next year by cleaning the…
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12/26/2008
Cycles of Wealth
While we look on with dismay, disbelief and even horror at the grand…
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12/26/2008
Silence is Golden
Try not to talk about business or finances from sundown tonight until night…
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12/25/2008
A Chanukah Heroine
Have you ever heard of Yehudit (Judith), the daughter of Yochanan the High…
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12/25/2008
Food For All
Make a donation to one of the many worthy organizations that provide food…
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12/24/2008
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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12/24/2008
Get Together
Looking for an evening of fun? Invite some friends over for a dreidel…
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12/23/2008
The Story of Chanukah
Around the year 167 BCE, the Syrian-Greek rulers of Judea tried to force…
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12/23/2008
Story Telling
Share the story of Chanukah with a Jewish child in your life. (Tell it in…
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12/22/2008
Giving Gifts
“One who is diligent in lighting Chanukah candles will have children who…
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12/22/2008
The Gift That Gives
Give someone a gift every day by forwarding them Jewish Treats, or help us…
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12/19/2008
It’s A Chanukiah!
The menorah, the symbol of the holiday of Chanukah, is actually a misnomer!…
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