11/12/2024
The Little Terror
While some athletes are known to be Jewish only because of their…
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11/12/2024
Know Your Jewish Athletes
Calculate how many Jewish athletes you can name who have been highly…
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11/11/2024
In Honor of Veterans Day- A Jewish War Hero Remembered
Sammy Dreben, “The Fighting Jew” (1878-1925), was a new immigrant from…
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11/11/2024
Honor Their Memory
As today is Veterans Day, honor those who fought for and helped protect our…
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11/08/2024
Who Was Hagar?
Stating simply that Hagar was the second wife of Abraham and the mother of…
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11/08/2024
Learn More About the So-Called Minor Biblical Personalities
Every individual included in the Torah is intended to teach us a lesson.…
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11/07/2024
Kristallnacht
Kristallnacht, literally the "Night of Crystal," but generally translated…
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11/07/2024
Never Again
Recent acts of antisemitism in this country and the tragic events that have…
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11/06/2024
Spiritual Compass
Today, November 6th, is yet another odd, seemingly random holiday that has…
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11/06/2024
Israel On Our Minds, Our Minds On Israel
To better appreciate Judaism's connection to the land of Israel from a…
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11/05/2024
Go Vote! It’s an American and Jewish Value!
Voting in free and fair elections is one of the most profound privileges…
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11/05/2024
Go Vote!
In addition to engaging in a patriotic and civic act, voting may also help…
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11/04/2024
A Candy Treat
While most people would not be surprised at the Jewish back-story of…
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11/04/2024
Check the Wrapper
While everybody loves great candy, be sure to check the candy wrapper to…
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11/01/2024
The Month of Mar-Cheshvan
Today and tomorrow are Rosh Chodesh, and tomorrow is the first day of the…
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11/01/2024
Time to Focus
Since the new month of Mar-Cheshvan does not contain any Jewish holidays,…
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10/31/2024
His Tricks Were Quite a Treat
It is commonly acknowledged that the magician and escape artist Harry…
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10/31/2024
Marvel at the Artistic Accomplishment of Jewish Performers
Many Jews have been trailblazers in the entertainment industry. Take pride…
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10/30/2024
Three Times Strong
One of the beautiful aspects of Jewish living is that it often strives to…
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10/30/2024
Three Times the Charm
Consider taking on a new mitzvah, going for a daily walk or "unplugging"…
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10/29/2024
The First Rabbi in America
The first ordained rabbi to serve in an American congregation was Rabbi…
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10/29/2024
Time to Ask
When you have questions about Jewish observance, ask a rabbi.
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10/28/2024
No Stumbling Blocks Please
In honor of World Blindness Awareness Month, Jewish Treats explores the…
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10/28/2024
Be Considerate
In honor of World Blindness Awareness Month, and following the Torah's…
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10/23/2024
Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah
The holiday of Shemini Atzeret, literally the “Gathering of the Eighth,” is…
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10/23/2024
Chag Sameach
NJOP and Jewish Treats wish you and yours a hearty Chag Sameach (Happy…
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10/22/2024
The Great Hoshana
One of the names that Rosh Hashana is known by is Yom Hadin, the Day of…
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10/22/2024
Grab the Opportunity
Perform an extra good deed or mitzvah on Hoshana Rabbah to improve your…
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10/21/2024
Rejoicing For The World
Among the unique rituals performed on the holiday of Sukkot were the…
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10/21/2024
Happy for Rain
Be especially thankful when it rains enough for your land to flourish and…
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