Never Forget
If you have a family member or know someone who is a Holocaust survivor, be sure to connect with them and record their personal story of survival during World War II.
Seven Days to the Sea
The Passover celebration lasts seven days in Israel and eight days, outside of Israel. (For more information as to why, please click here). The first day (and second, outside of Israel)…
The Most Popular Non-Holiday Event on Jewish Calendars
In honor of tonight’s celebration of the 28th annual SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA AND CANADA, Jewish Treats proudly presents a history of this iconic Jewish event. SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA AND…
History for Everyone
Barbara Tuchman (née Wertheim), born January 30, 1912, never earned a doctorate in history, but the books that she authored injected new life into the layman’s study and understanding of…
Everyday Miracles
While the manna that descended from heaven was certainly miraculous, recognize how many miracles occur all around us on any given day. The manna that the Jewish nation received each day…
Never Forget
Learn about the brave, organized resistance on the part of those Jews who fought valiantly against the Nazis while the Warsaw Ghetto was being liquidated.
Extraordinary Achievements
During the month of January, National Braille Literacy Month, learn more about the incredible work done by Abraham Nemeth to benefit the American Joint Braille Committee and the Jewish…
Love and Reverence
This Shabbat, think about all the wonderful gifts that you have been given by our Father in heaven. When Joseph revealed himself to his brothers with the words “I am Joseph,” why did he…
The Tenth of Tevet, Asarah b’Tevet
And it was in the ninth year of [King Zeddekiah’s] reign, in the tenth month, on the tenth (day) of the month, that Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, came, he and all his legions, upon…
Never Again
Recent acts of antisemitism and the tragic events that have unfolded in recent weeks in Israel remind us of the words found in the Passover Hagaddah: "In each generation there are those…