04/17/2015

A Twentieth Century Jewish Poet

In honor of National Poetry Month, Jewish Treats presents a brief biography…

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04/17/2015

There’s a Key in my Challah

It's a fact that many people spend much time thinking and even worrying…

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04/17/2015

Your Words

If you enjoy poetry, find or write a poem that will enhance your Shabbat…

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04/16/2015

What They Saw First

Ohrdurf Concentration Camp, located near Gotha, Germany, was a subcamp of…

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04/16/2015

Real History

Record the history of the Holocaust survivors for future generations.

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04/15/2015

Corrie ten Boom

Today, April 15, is the date of both the birth and death of Cornelia…

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04/15/2015

Honor

When teaching the younger generation about the Holocaust, make certain to…

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04/14/2015

Death at the Inauguration

The story of the eldest sons of Aaron is a tragic tale that is described in…

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04/14/2015

Don’t Toss It

Donate left-over, sealed Passover foods to those in need.

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04/13/2015

Protecting the Torah

“Moses received the Torah from Sinai and transmitted it to Joshua; Joshua…

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04/13/2015

Ethics of the Fathers

Ethics - it’s a big word in our day and age. Between political corruption…

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04/13/2015

Deliberate in Judgment

Apply the wisdom of being deliberate in judgment into your everyday life.

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04/12/2015

What Is Isru Chag

The day after vacation is often a time of distraction and disorientation.…

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04/12/2015

What Not To Buy

The joyous holiday of Passover is now over. While one’s instinct might be…

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04/12/2015

Take Care

Now that Passover is over, restock your shelves with your favorite kosher…

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04/09/2015

Seven Days to the Sea

The Passover celebration lasts seven days (eight days, outside of Israel.…

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04/09/2015

Celebrate the Sea

Celebrate the miracles that occurred at the Red Sea during the final days…

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04/08/2015

Singing Praises

“...The prophets of the Jewish people ordained that the Hallel be recited…

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04/08/2015

In Your Own

The Psalms of Hallel can be recited in whatever language one is most…

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04/07/2015

Chag Ha’matzot

The name of the holiday “Passover,” is an allusion to God’s passing over…

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04/07/2015

Cuisine for Passover

Research creative recipes to serve through the rest of the week of…

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04/06/2015

Chol Hamoed

Most holidays in Western society last for a single day, which is often…

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04/06/2015

A Special Week

Do something each day this week to make it special for Chol Hamoed.

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04/03/2015

Setting the Seder Table

 Before beginning the Seder, it is important to make certain that…

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04/03/2015

Can You Count to 49?

There is a commandment (Leviticus 23:15) to count the 49 days that…

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04/03/2015

Happy Passover

NJOP and Jewish Treats wishes you a happy and kosher Passover.

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04/02/2015

Four Cups of Wine

Like almost all festival meals, the Passover seder begins with Kiddush, the…

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04/02/2015

Fast of the Firstborns

There has always been a lot of pressure on firstborn children, as they were…

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04/02/2015

Wine

Shop the kosher wine section of your local liquor store for something new…

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04/01/2015

Biur – Burning

The night before the Passover seder, the home is thoroughly searched for…

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