Jewish Treats

Gummi Worms, Gelatin and Jews

Today is Gummi Worm Day, celebrating the popular sweet and sour candy, which was created by the German confectionary company, Trolli. Gummy Bears were created in 1922 by another German…

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Jewish Treats

A Candy Treat

While most people would not be surprised at the Jewish back-story of Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews, they might not realize just how deeply involved Jews were in the early American…

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Jewish Treats

A Candy Treat

While most people would not be surprised at the Jewish back-story of Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews, they might not realize just how deeply involved Jews were in the development of the early…

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Jewish Treats

For Candy Lovers

Candy that is kosher in one country may not be kosher in another, so make certain to check.

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Jewish Treats

Bye Candy

Donate unwanted Purim left overs to an organization that works with children.

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Jewish Treats

Check the Wrapper

While everybody loves great candy, be sure to check the candy wrapper to determine if it includes a proper Kosher symbol.

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Jewish Treats

Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear

Cute and cuddly, teddy bears today are made in all materials and styles. But, the original teddy bear design was actually a piece of velvet sewn into the shape of a bear with shoe button…

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Genesis,Weekly Message

Simchat Torah 5767-2006

"The Evolving Holiday" by Rabbi Ephraim Buchwald The festival of Simchat Torah is one of the most joyous of the Jewish calendar. In Israel, following the conclusion of the festival of…

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Bechukotai,Weekly Message,Behar

Behar-Bechukotai 5769-2009

"Impoverishment: In those Days, in these Times" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald Until the recent financial meltdown, it was difficult to conceive of impoverishment, especially in the Jewish…

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Judaism,Chanukah,Chanukah ResourcesChanukah,Resources,Literacy,Judaism

The Dreidel

The Driedel Ahh, the famous childhood Chanukah song. In fact, many of the favorite Chanukah ditties revolve around the dreidel…