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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10/20/2024
The Sukkot Hoshanot Service
Walk into a traditional synagogue in the middle of morning services during…
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10/20/2024
Celebrate Sukkot Across America
Click here to find out if a Sukkot Across America event will be taking…
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10/16/2024
Everyone Does the Wave
One of the main mitzvot of the holiday of Sukkot is the waving of the Four…
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10/16/2024
Joined Together as One
Recognize that the significance of picking up the Four Species together at…
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10/15/2024
Ushpeezin
During the festival of Sukkot, the sukkah is intended to be our home. For…
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10/15/2024
Make Everyone Feel Welcome
Aside from welcoming the Ushpeezin, the seven shepherds of Israel to your…
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10/14/2024
The Perfect Species
At this time of the year, Jews around the globe head out in search of the…
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10/14/2024
Shopping Time
Contact your synagogue or local Jewish community center to find a location…
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10/13/2024
Build Your Own Sukkah
Webster’s Dictionary defines a Tabernacle as a temporary dwelling, which is…
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10/13/2024
Build it and They Will Come
Enhance your celebration of the joyous holiday of Sukkot by building your…
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10/11/2024
Neilah: The Final Service
While one may make requests of God or atone for transgressions at any time…
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10/11/2024
Golden Opportunity
Use the prayer of Neilah and the other Yom Kippur prayers as an opportunity…
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