Why is Jerusalem Not Mentioned in the Torah?

In the first aliyah of parashat Re’eh, the Torah mentions 16 times an unknown place where God will choose to rest His Presence. Now, thousands of years later, we know that place to be the…

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Why Am I Not Interested in Idols?

There is an interesting dialogue between the elders of Rome and the sages of Israel recorded in Talmud Avodah Zarah 55a:  [Rome]: "If [your God] has no desire for idolatry, why does…

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Why is Jerusalem Not Mentioned in the Torah?

In the first aliyah of parashat Re’eh, the Torah mentions 16 times an unknown place where God will choose to rest His Presence. Now, thousands of years later, we know that place to be the…

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Not One, Not Two

Ever hear someone count out loud in the negatives: "Not one, not two, not three..." It may seem, strange, but in many traditional Jewish communities this is a common method for counting…

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Waste Not, Want Not

Avoid wasting food by using leftovers creatively. For instance, leftover hamburger or meatloaf can be transformed into shepherds pie.

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Share The Wealth

If you enjoy receiving Jewish Treats every day, share them with a friend.

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Share It

When you share the information you learn from Jewish Treats, take a second to mention your source.

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Seek and Share

If you follow Jewish Treats on social media, keep an eye out for our Jewish Wisdom posters, then "like" and share them.

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Mom Share

Share this Treat with the mothers in your life (and, where appropriate, add a personal note of gratitude).

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Share The Pride

If you discover Jewish roots to a custom or location, share that information with your friends and family as a point of Jewish pride. 

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