11/15/2012

A Treat For World Philosophy Day

Philosophy is defined by dictionary.com as "the rational investigation of…

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11/15/2012

On Smoking

Today is National Smoke Out Day. Click here to learn the Jewish opinion on…

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11/14/2012

Sweet

"There is always room for sweet things." Although this quote comes straight…

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11/14/2012

You Are What You eat

Making healthy food choices is part of the mitzvah of maintaining your…

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11/13/2012

Kindness Day

While giving charity (tzedakah) is an act of kindness (chesed), an act of…

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11/13/2012

Your Kind Acts

Pay attention to the people around you and look for opportunities to do…

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11/12/2012

The Jewish Major General

Jewish Treats; presents a mini-biography of Major General Julius Klein…

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11/12/2012

Veterans’ Views

If there is a veteran in your life, take the time to hear his/her stories.

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11/09/2012

Lighting The Way To Peace

The very last act performed before bringing Shabbat into the home is the…

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11/09/2012

Candles Relaxing Light

Light candles this Shabbat, relax and bask in their glow.<

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11/08/2012

Hand on the Bible

The classic courtroom image portrays a witness standing in the dock, right…

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11/08/2012

No Vow

Even in your day-to-day life, be careful not to swear or vow.

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11/07/2012

Fully Present

In Hebrew, one word can say so much. For instance, hineni. This seemingly…

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11/07/2012

Ready and Set

Be fully present and ready to act in all of your activities.

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11/06/2012

Barry Commoner for President

In 1980, Barry Commoner, a prominent biologist, environmentalist and author…

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11/06/2012

Get Out And Vote

Whatever your political viewpoint, participating in elections is a means of…

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11/05/2012

Picking Up Pigskin

The Jewish dietary laws prohibit Jews from eating any food products derived…

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11/05/2012

Snack It

If you attend a game, bring along kosher snacks.

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11/02/2012

The Jewish League of Woman Suffrage

In the early twentieth century, one of the critical political battles was…

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11/02/2012

Day of Rest

Tonight it Shabbat. Enjoy your day of rest with friends and family.

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11/01/2012

Lord George Gordon

    As few members of the British aristocracy have…

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11/01/2012

Subtle Support

Be supportive of converts in your community.

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10/31/2012

Monsters In The Family

To much of the American populace, tonight [Halloween] is a night of goblins…

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10/31/2012

Parenting and Discipline

If you are a parent, recognize how important your actions are to your…

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10/30/2012

Visiting The Sick

“It was taught: There is no measure [of reward] for visiting the sick. What…

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10/30/2012

On A Busy Day

If you know someone in the hospital, make time in your schedule to visit…

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10/29/2012

Chief Rabbi of Egypt

On 13 MarCheshvan, 1960, Rabbi Haim Nahum Effendi passed away in Cairo, and…

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10/29/2012

Honor To

Give honor to the leaders of your community.

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10/26/2012

Rachel’s Influence

At the end of the patriarch Jacob’s life, Joseph brings his sons to his…

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10/26/2012

Your Prayers

When you pray, put your whole heart into your conversation with God.

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