04/18/2016
The Afikomen
Those who have attended a Passover Seder know that one of the most beloved…
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04/18/2016
The Passover Story in Brief
On Passover, we commemorate the exodus from Egyptian slavery. The following…
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04/18/2016
A Good Plan
If you are still in need of Passover Seder accommodations, find out if a…
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04/17/2016
Why Laban is in the Haggadah
In honor of the upcoming holiday of Passover, it is time to review the…
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04/17/2016
Cut Off
"...Be as scrupulous in performing a 'minor' mitzvah as a 'major' one, for…
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04/17/2016
Beginning of the Week
Shop for Passover supplies before it becomes last minute.
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04/15/2016
The Great Shabbat
The Shabbat immediately preceding Passover is known as Shabbat…
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04/15/2016
Kitniyot and Gebrouchts
Ashkenazi or Sephardi? Hungarian, Yekke (German), Lithuanian? At no other…
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04/15/2016
Chametz Delights
Be creative in using up your chametz while preparing for Shabbat.
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04/14/2016
How Pharaoh Enslaved the Israelites
While reading the Book of Exodus, one might wonder at the swift descent of…
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04/14/2016
Public Words
Think carefully about the motivation behind the words of all public…
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04/13/2016
The Beauty of the Book
Illuminated manuscripts inlaid with gold or silver leaf and spectacularly…
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04/13/2016
Your Choice
Choose a haggadah that is both inspiring and easy to follow during the…
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04/12/2016
OMG! Passover is Coming
The intensive physical and emotional preparations for Passover come from…
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04/12/2016
Begin Simply
Don't let Passover preparations overwhelm you, begin simply by taking…
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04/11/2016
A Wellspring of Technology
If you follow @JewishTweets or are a Facebook follower of Jewish Treats,…
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04/11/2016
First Thoughts
Begin thinking about Passover preparations with Jewish Treats' "Passover…
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04/08/2016
Parasha of the Month
This Shabbat is Parashat HaChodesh, the Sabbath of “The Month.”…
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04/08/2016
Shabbat And
This Shabbat, don't forget to include the prayers of Rosh Chodesh (listed…
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04/07/2016
In Honor of World Health Day
World Health Day, which is sponsored by the World Health Organization…
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04/07/2016
Doctor’s Advice
Follow your doctor's advice to maintain your optimal health.
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04/06/2016
Great Scots!
The story of the great masses of Eastern European Jews who arrived in New…
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04/06/2016
Kind Friend
Remember that sometimes keeping someone company is a true act of kindness.
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04/05/2016
Asking for Prayers
People network for many different reasons. Some people use networking to…
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04/05/2016
Say a Little Prayer
Never hesitate to pray for one in need, even if it is just uttering an…
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04/04/2016
A Sci-Fi Wonder
If you are not familiar with science fiction writer Stanley G. Weinbaum…
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04/04/2016
Creator of Spring’s Beauty
As spring unfolds its beauty, take a moment to express gratitude to God.
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04/01/2016
How Now, Red Cow
Every year, on the first or second Shabbat following Purim, a special…
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03/31/2016
Sand, Sun and Jewish History
In 1917, Saint Croix, Saint John and Saint Thomas (as well as the smaller…
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