03/06/2017
The Four Mitzvot of Purim
This year, Purim will be celebrated on Sunday, March 12th (beginning…
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03/06/2017
The Whole Megillah
Whether it’s a long-winded tale, or a story overloaded with details--it’s…
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03/06/2017
All Four
Make arrangements for the proper fulfilment of each of the mitzvot of…
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03/05/2017
Haman’s History
According to the narrative in the Book of Esther, Haman’s plot to destroy…
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03/05/2017
History of Hamantashen
If you are active on Jewish social media, whether on Facebook, Twitter,…
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03/03/2017
A Love Song For Shabbat
The relationship between God and the Jewish people is often compared to a…
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03/03/2017
How Does God Rest
On the first six days of creation, God created (Day 1) the heavens and…
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03/02/2017
Singing About the “Woman of Valor”
Aishet Chayil, “The Woman of Valor,” which is traditionally sung at the…
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03/02/2017
Carrying On Shabbat
The last of the 39 melachot* (creative works prohibited on…
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03/02/2017
One More Day
One more day until SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA AND CANADA, find out more…
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03/01/2017
What Do You Call The Seventh Day?
What do you call the Seventh Day, the Day of Rest? Some people call it…
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03/01/2017
Learn About It.
If you are unfamiliar with the celebration of Shabbat, download…
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02/28/2017
Out of the Narrows
The fourth of the Ten Commandments is the observance of Shabbat. In Exodus,…
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02/28/2017
Invite Your Friends
If you are already planning to attend a SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA AND…
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02/27/2017
Five Ways to Prepare
Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy (Zachor et yom HaShabbat…
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02/27/2017
This Shabbat
Make plans to celebrate Shabbat in honor of Shabbat Across America and…
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02/24/2017
Just a Half Shekel
This Shabbat is Parashat Shekalim (shekels). The Torah portion…
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02/24/2017
A Shabbat of Value
Spend time with your family on Shabbat and let them know how valuable they…
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02/23/2017
Talk with Knowledge
Don't hesitate to speak honestly and respectfully about Jewish beliefs.
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02/23/2017
The Trouble with Casual Blasphemy
On February 23, 1658, Jacob Lumbrozo was brought before a judge in the…
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02/22/2017
A Little Lox
A bagel with lox and a nice schmear of cream cheese may be, to some, the…
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02/22/2017
Fresh Fish
Remember to check fish for fins and scales before purchasing to eat.
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02/21/2017
The Story of Kurt Eisner
Did you know that there was a Jewish head of a German State in early 20th…
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02/20/2017
President Woodrow Wilson and the Jews
In honor of Presidents Day, Jewish Treats presents a quick look at the…
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02/17/2017
Um, What Day Is It?
Living in the “Age of Information,” it is hard to imagine a person not…
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02/17/2017
Weekly Knowledge
Keep a Jewish calendar in a convenient place to check what time Shabbat…
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02/16/2017
It’s All In How You Go
Living a Jewish life does not just happen on holidays or Shabbat or when…
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