03/20/2018
Benjamin’s Great Journey
Today, when someone talks about traveling through Europe or Asia, it is…
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03/20/2018
Community Variations
Rejoice in the variations of Jewish traditions in different communities.
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03/19/2018
Perception of the Eye
Within Jewish law there is a concept known as maarit ayin, which translates…
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03/19/2018
Choose to Think
Be conscientious to judge other people as having proper intent.
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03/16/2018
A Synagogue Tour
Throughout history, synagogue architecture has been as varied as the latest…
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03/16/2018
Connection Point
When in synagogue, allow the unique details of the location to inspire you…
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03/15/2018
For The Mothers And Their Children
Sophie Irene Simon Loeb had no children of her own, but she dedicated her…
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03/15/2018
Some Support
Be aware of people in your community who need assistance and try to find…
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03/14/2018
OMG! Passover is Coming
The intensive physical and emotional preparations for Passover come from…
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03/14/2018
Questions Before
Feel free to ask Jewish Treats any questions you have about…
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03/13/2018
Educating American Girls
When Vichna Kaplan (1913 - 1986) arrived in America in 1937, her…
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03/13/2018
Education Strong
Encourage the Jewish children in your life to continue their Jewish…
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03/12/2018
Jews in Mauritius
In the Indian Ocean, just off the coast of Africa, is the island nation of…
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03/09/2018
Shabbat, The Heart of Unity
Shabbat is one of the Ten Commandments, and is one of the most frequently…
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03/09/2018
Say Shabbat Shalom
Life provides us with a plethora of opportunities to pronounce blessings.…
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03/09/2018
Shabbat Shalom
Jewish Treats and NJOP wish you each a Shabbat Across America and Canada…
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03/08/2018
The Rebbitzen
Esther Jungreis became a rebbitzen when she married Rabbi Meshulum Jungreis…
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03/08/2018
Adding Candles
Lighting Shabbat candles is an essential element of Shabbat.…
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03/08/2018
Check In
Call your local synagogue or Jewish center and ask if they are running…
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03/07/2018
Blessings and Challah
Within Jewish tradition there are many moments that are considered…
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03/07/2018
Thank You for Having Me
Giving an appropriate gift to a host or hostess is the topic of many an…
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03/06/2018
We’re Not Taking Care of Business
On Shabbat, the Jewish people are commanded: “Six days you shall labor and…
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03/06/2018
If Shabbat Is Saturday, Why Does It Begin On Friday Night?
There Was Evening, And There Was Morning... When following the Gregorian…
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03/06/2018
Peace Time
Use Shabbat to create a time of peaceful rest from the world.
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03/05/2018
More Purims in Adar?
The holiday of Purim that we celebrated last week is a world-wide holiday…
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03/05/2018
Almost Here
If a Shabbat Across America or Shabbat Across Canada program is happening…
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03/02/2018
Purim, Again?
Unique to the Jewish calendar, Purim is actually observed on different days…
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03/02/2018
The History Around Purim
The story of Purim takes place at the very end of the era known in Jewish…
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