07/02/2019
Fix This World!
Before contemplating life in the vast beyond, focus your energy on fixing…
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07/01/2019
The Harts of Quebec
The first Jewish settlers in the area now known as Quebec (but which was…
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07/01/2019
Wish your Canadian friends a Happy Canada Day
Although Americans share many values, a language and land mass with our…
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06/28/2019
Why Were Scouts of the Promised Land Needed?
The most devastating punishment meted out by God in the Torah is described…
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06/28/2019
Seeing is Believing!
Prior to finalizing any deal or merger, including marriages, learn as much…
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06/27/2019
Operation Thunderbolt
When Air France Flight 139 left the Tel Aviv airport on the afternoon of…
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06/27/2019
Israeli Military Prowess
Study the military victories of the storied Israel Defense Force, and in…
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06/26/2019
Purim Story 2.0: the First Jewish Defense Outside of Israel
The Scriptural story how Queen Esther saved the Jews of the Persian…
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06/26/2019
War Ethics
Tanach, the Jewish Scriptures, were canonized by the Sages due to the…
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06/25/2019
Virginia is for Lovers… of Israel
While cities like Charleston, Philadelphia and New York contained Jewish…
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06/25/2019
Study the Jewish History of Virginia
Before you travel to or through Virginia, learn about its rich Jewish…
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06/24/2019
Hey Cuz!
Today is celebrated as “Cousins Day.” Those whose parents have siblings,…
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06/24/2019
Reach Out to Your Cousins
Today is a great opportunity to contact your cousins, especially the ones…
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06/21/2019
Not So Freedom Summer
On June 21, 1964, one of the most heinous and scandalous murders took place…
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06/21/2019
A Light unto the Nations
Jews are meant to be a beacon to humanity, sharing the Torah’s values to…
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06/20/2019
Ice Cream Soda Day
With the summer solstice arriving at midnight tonight, let us contemplate…
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06/20/2019
Enjoy Cold Drinks in the Hot Weather
Remember to recite the blessing over your thirst-quenching beverages.
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06/19/2019
Miriam
From a young age, the Biblical Miriam was noted for her prophetic voice,…
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06/19/2019
Explore the Life of Miriam
Learn about Miriam, sister of Aaron and Moses, one of the most important…
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06/18/2019
Operation Peace for Galilee/ the (First) Lebanon War
In 1981, frequent katyusha rockets launched into Israel by Palestinian…
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06/18/2019
Pray for Soldiers During Times of War
Soldiers are heroes willing to put their lives on the line to defend the…
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06/17/2019
The Disputation of Paris
The month of June in the year 1240 C.E. was not a good time for the Jews of…
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06/17/2019
Appreciate the freedom of religion afforded to all Americans
The Founding Fathers’ addition of the “Bill of Rights” was a revolutionary…
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06/16/2019
The Importance of Dad
In honor of Father's Day, Jewish Treats presents this classic Treat on the…
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06/16/2019
Celebrate Father’s Day
Reach out to a father, yours or someone else’s, and wish them a happy…
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06/14/2019
The Importance of Flag Day
Today is celebrated as “Flag Day” throughout the United States. On this day…
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06/14/2019
Proudly Fly the Flag
Show your patriotism and proudly fly the Stars and Stripes today. It’s a…
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06/13/2019
Who Was a Nazirite?
One of the areas covered in Parashat Naso is about the Nazirite. This is a…
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06/13/2019
Live in Moderation
Maimonides counseled that we should choose the path of moderation in life.…
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06/12/2019
Falafel Day
What tasty food is made out of crushed chickpeas, often served with salads,…
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