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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12/18/2022
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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12/18/2022
Celebrate Chanukah Tonight
Join together with Jews around the world lighting a menorah to herald the…
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12/16/2022
Joseph, Son of Jacob
The story of Jacob’s eleventh son is a tale of epic proportion. The…
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12/16/2022
From Dreamer to Viceroy
Study the incredible story of Joseph, the young dreamer, one of the most…
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12/15/2022
Chanukah Yum
While Jewish holidays are often known for their food, most of these foods…
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12/15/2022
Experiment Now
Test drive those great doughnut and latkes recipes now, so you’ll be ready…
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12/14/2022
Chanukah: What’s the Mitzvah?
Here’s a quiz: What is the primary mitzvah of Chanukah? a) Eating latkes…
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12/14/2022
Chanukah’s Coming
With Chanukah set to begin this Sunday evening, make sure to buy beautiful…
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12/13/2022
Samuel Gompers, Labor Leader
Jewish Treats presents a brief biography of Samuel Gompers, a man who…
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12/13/2022
Compromise
In order to create a stable and effective work environment, find ways to…
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12/12/2022
Lancaster Jews
Many people do not realize that Lancaster, Pennsylvania, home to the famous…
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12/12/2022
Touring the States
When traveling throughout the United States, make it a point to visit…
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12/09/2022
Dinah, The Daughter of Jacob
Dinah, the seventh and youngest child of Leah and Jacob, was born the same…
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12/09/2022
Study the Torah
Set aside time to study the Torah each week to gain a better understanding…
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12/08/2022
The Story of Chanukah
Around the year 167 B.C.E., the Syrian-Greek rulers of Judea tried to force…
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12/08/2022
Start Planning Gelt
Stock up on oil or candles and prepare your menorah, dreidels and gelt,…
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12/07/2022
A Day That Will Live in Infamy
In one of the 20th century’s most memorable and impactful speeches, U.S.…
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12/07/2022
Remember the Heros
Appreciate the bravery and courage of millions of American troops, among…
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12/06/2022
Cut to the Chase
Rather than choose a complicated way of getting things done, use the most…
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12/06/2022
Tooning Machines
There are not many people whose names appear as a dictionary entry, and…
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12/05/2022
This Tomato Was Grown Where?
The view of Judaism is that humankind has the unique ability to synthesize…
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12/05/2022
Clean and Fresh
Remember that even hydroponic plants may need to be checked to prevent…
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12/02/2022
Mother Rachel
The patriarch Jacob had four wives (all at the same time): Leah and Rachel…
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12/02/2022
Focus on Your Blessings
Transform feelings of jealousy by focusing on the blessings you have in…
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12/01/2022
Jews in the Land of Lincoln
The first known Jewish resident of what is now the state of Illinois was…
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12/01/2022
Jewish Illinois
Before traveling, try to learn the Jewish history about the places you plan…
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11/30/2022
Pidyon Ha’ben – Redeeming the Firstborn
“You must redeem the firstborn of a person…when he is one month old, for…
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11/30/2022
Plan to Attend
If you have the occasion, try not to miss out on an opportunity to attend a…
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11/29/2022
All-American Giver
Mervin Pregulman earned his initial fame as a college football star, but…
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11/29/2022
Giving Tuesday- November 29, 2022
Support NJOP on Giving Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Giving Tuesday is a…
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