09/19/2017

Promise Particulars

Always be careful of how you express a promise so that it is not an oath.

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09/18/2017

Symbolic Foods

Since Rosh Hashana is the Day of Judgment, it is customary to…

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09/18/2017

The Three Ts

On Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur we declare: "Repentance, prayer and charity…

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09/18/2017

Meals

Prepare for Rosh Hashana by planning your holiday meals in advance.

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09/17/2017

Shofar Shorts

The shofar is one of the most recognizable symbols of Rosh Hashana.…

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09/17/2017

Birthday of the World

According to Jewish tradition, this Wednesday night, when Rosh Hashana…

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09/17/2017

Blower

If you know how to blow the shofar properly, volunteer to do so for those…

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09/15/2017

Selichot

In addition to the unique prayer services of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur,…

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09/15/2017

The Five Names of Rosh Hashana

In Jewish tradition, Rosh Hashana has several names that can help us…

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09/15/2017

Kindness Complete

Emulate all of God's traits of kindness.

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09/14/2017

Avinu Malkeinu

No prayer so thoroughly captures the Jewish people’s dual relationship with…

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09/14/2017

Relationship Talk

Talk to the children in your life about having a relationship with God.

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09/13/2017

Holiday Greetings

The standard pre-Rosh Hashana greeting of “K’tiva v’chatima…

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09/13/2017

Friends, Friends, Friends

Use this time of year as a reason to get in touch with old friends.

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09/12/2017

A Day for Publishers

The American world of books and letters owes a great deal to the date of…

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09/12/2017

Donate

Pay attention to what is needed to assist people in the areas recently…

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09/11/2017

Both Oral and Written

The development of the printing press had an incredible impact on Western…

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09/11/2017

Jewish Library

Strive to acquire a complete Jewish library (Pentateuch, Prophets,…

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09/08/2017

Forgiveness: An Elul Treat

Many feel that the three hardest words to say are: “I am sorry.” Yet, we…

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09/08/2017

Be Honest Within

Sit and think about any people to whom you might have caused harm during…

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09/07/2017

A Synagogue in Mozambique

Mozambique is not the first place one would expect to find a stately…

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09/07/2017

Volunteer

Volunteer in your local Jewish community.

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09/06/2017

Paying the Pledge

It is easy to pledge money to an organization. There are an astounding…

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09/06/2017

Pledge Posts

Take stock of any outstanding pledges which you might owe.

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09/05/2017

Seeking God in Elul

Psalm 27 is read twice daily from the beginning of the month of Elul…

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09/05/2017

Morning Moment

During the rest of the month of Elul, add some personal reflection time…

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09/04/2017

Samuel Gompers, Labor Leader

In honor of Labor Day, Jewish Treats presents a brief biography of Samuel…

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09/04/2017

Calm Compromise

Look for ways to compromise with others.

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09/01/2017

Keep it Fair: Ox and Donkey

“Fair” is a word we hear very often. From our earliest years, human beings…

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09/01/2017

Strength and Talent

When working with people be aware of their unique strengths and talents.

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