04/09/2019
Explore the Vast Literature of the Oral Tradition
The Oral Tradition, that accompanied the written Law, possesses a wide…
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04/08/2019
A Jewish Treats Guide to Visiting the Zoo
Throughout the world, April 8th is celebrated as “Zoo Lovers Day.” The…
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04/08/2019
Visit Your Local Zoo
Enjoy your next trip to the zoo and marvel at the creations of the Creator.
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04/05/2019
Parasha of the Month
This Shabbat is Parashat HaChodesh, the Sabbath of “The Month.”……
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04/05/2019
Prepare for Passover
With the advent of the Hebrew month of Nissan tomorrow, Passover is around…
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04/04/2019
Honoring King
“The Hebrew prophets belong to all people because their concepts of justice…
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04/04/2019
Recall the Heroic Actions of Martyrs
On a date marking the death of a hero, it behooves one-and-all to study…
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04/03/2019
The Last King of Judah
When Mattaniah, the son of King Josiah, was 13 years old, his brother King…
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04/03/2019
Learn from History
While there are many lessons to be learned from the actions of those…
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04/02/2019
The Children of the Children of Israel
April 2nd, the birthday of the famed Danish author of children’s books,…
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04/02/2019
Support Jewish Education for Children
Whether enrolling one’s children, tutoring other children, or donating to a…
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04/01/2019
Jokes On Us
“Knock. Knock” “Who’s There?” “Jewish” “Jewish Who?” “Jewish Treats”....Ok,…
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04/01/2019
Make Sure Your Jokes Are Funny
Practical jokes are only funny when they don’t hurt, harm or embarrass…
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03/29/2019
How Now, Red Cow
Every year, on the first or second Shabbat following Purim, a special…
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03/29/2019
Attend Synagogue to hear the Special Torah Reading
Since the Torah can only be read in the presence of a minyan (quorum), make…
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03/28/2019
Passover Spitting
In honor of the annual “Something on a Stick Day,” Jewish Treats will…
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03/28/2019
Study the Torah’s Laws whether in Practice or Not
There is great value in studying the parts of the Torah that are not…
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03/27/2019
Countdown To Freedom
Americans begin preparing for Thanksgiving days or perhaps a week in…
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03/27/2019
Help Others Prepare for Passover
Donate to a Ma’ot Chittim campaign, to assure that those who may not be…
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03/26/2019
Ein Gedi
No tour of Israel can be complete without a visit to the Judean desert.…
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03/26/2019
Hike and Experience Ein Gedi
Make sure that a trip to Ein Gedi is on the itinerary of your next…
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03/25/2019
Mordecai Manuel Noah
While one of the founding principles of the United States of America is…
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03/25/2019
We Too Were Refugees
All Jews should be sensitive and try to help refugees, as Jews have been…
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03/22/2019
Purim, Again?
Unique to the Jewish calendar, Purim is actually observed on different days…
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03/22/2019
Celebrate Shushan Purim and Shabbat!
While those of us who celebrated Purim acknowledge and celebrate today as…
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03/21/2019
The Purim Commitment
What does the holiday of Purim have to do with Jews reconnecting to their…
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03/21/2019
The Purim Story in Under 300 Words
At the end of a 180-day feast, the King of Persia-Medea, Achashverosh,…
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03/21/2019
Happy Purim!
Enjoy and rejoice on this very special day. Fulfil the four mitzvot…
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03/20/2019
The Four Mitzvot of Purim
This year, Purim will be celebrated on Thursday, March 21st (beginning…
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03/20/2019
Fast of Esther
"Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast for…
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