12/16/2014

Together

Invite friends over to light the menorah tonight.

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12/15/2014

Chanukah – What’s the Mitzvah

Here's a quiz:What is the primary mitzvah of Chanukah?a) Eating latkes…

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12/15/2014

Giving Gifts

"One who is diligent in lighting Chanukah candles will have children who…

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12/15/2014

Create a Space

In preparation for the first night of Chanukah (tomorrow evening), set up…

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12/14/2014

The Chanukiyah

The term menorah is used for both the classic symbol of the holiday of…

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12/14/2014

The Story of Chanukah

Around the year 167 B.C.E., the Syrian-Greek rulers of Judea tried to force…

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12/12/2014

Can We Build A Snowman?

With terms like Nor’easter (Northeaster) and Polar Vortex peppering the…

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12/12/2014

Shabbat Joy

Whatever the weather, enjoy the warmth of Shabbat.

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12/11/2014

In Tune

Can you read Jewish music? No, not the sheet music to Fiddler on the…

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12/11/2014

Listen

Attend synagogue this Shabbat and listen to the intricate tune of the Torah…

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12/10/2014

The Author of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

In honor of Human Rights Day, December 10, Jewish Treats presents a brief…

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12/10/2014

Respectful

Always treat other people with respect.

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12/09/2014

An Island Community

As the chill of winter settles in, Jewish Treats brings you warm thoughts…

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12/09/2014

Visit It

If you vacation in a town with an historic synagogue, add it to your…

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12/08/2014

One Hundred Blessings

Brachot, blessings, that start with the phrase Baruch Ah’tah...(Blessed are…

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12/08/2014

Bless It

Try to recite blessings during your day.

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12/05/2014

Saying Goodbye to Shabbat

Shabbat ends when three stars appear in the sky, a little more than an hour…

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12/05/2014

Delights for Shabbat

Serve your favorite foods to enhance your Shabbat.

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12/04/2014

In A Challenging Situation

There’s a famous pithy saying that “When the going gets tough, the tough…

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12/04/2014

Individual Challenges

 In all situations, remember to stand up for what you believe in.…

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12/03/2014

A Dotted Kiss

Jacob left the land of Canaan to avoid the murderous rage of his brother…

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12/03/2014

A True Face

Be open and honest in your interactions with other people.

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12/02/2014

Answering The Appeals

There they sit, the pile of unopened solicitations and appeals. Direct…

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12/02/2014

Giving Tuesday

On #GivingTuesday, today, help support your juicy bits of Judaism, daily.…

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12/01/2014

A Comedic Original

“I once wanted to be an atheist, but I gave it up. They don't have any…

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12/01/2014

Share Laughter

Making others happy is an easy way to fulfill the mitzvah to "Love your…

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11/28/2014

Caveat Emptor…Let the Buyer Beware (And the Seller Too)

Today is "Black Friday," the day on which retailers across America try to…

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11/27/2014

Thanks For The Day

The harsh piercing whine of the alarm clock startles you from sleep, and…

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11/27/2014

It’s Not A Big Chicken

If there is one thing that is guaranteed to be in supermarkets in November,…

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11/27/2014

On This Day

On this day for giving thanks, Jewish Treats thanks you for your…

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