07/07/2015

Modern Knowledge

When you learn about Jewish topics, take the time to understand them in a…

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07/06/2015

Five Wise Sisters

Few women are mentioned by name in the Torah, and those who are, are…

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07/06/2015

Planning

Make a legal will to be certain of the future.

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07/05/2015

The Fast of the 17th of Tammuz

Everyone knows about Yom Kippur. There are, however, several other fast…

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07/05/2015

The Three Weeks

“When Av enters, we must lessen our rejoicing,” declare the Talmudic sages…

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07/05/2015

Reflection

Take some time today for some solemn reflection on the travails of the…

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07/03/2015

Insights into the American Revolution

The American Revolution was a time of great upheaval for the American…

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07/03/2015

The Power of Shabbat

Jewish life ebbs and flows around the celebration of Shabbat. The days of…

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07/03/2015

Calendar Awareness

Be aware that this Shabbat, which happens to be July 4th, is also the 17th…

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07/02/2015

The End of the Tamid Offering

In the year that the Israelites left Egypt, on the 17th day of Tammuz,…

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07/02/2015

Positive Generosity

If you are unable to help someone out financially, try to be supportive…

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07/01/2015

The Canadian Jewish Congress

The Canadian Jewish Congress (CJC) was founded in 1919 with the intention…

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07/01/2015

O Canada

If you are a Canadian Jew, take pride in the freedom of religion that…

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06/30/2015

SEVEN YEARS!

In Jewish tradition, there is special significance to the number seven. The…

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06/30/2015

Feedback

Let Jewish Treats know what topics you have most enjoyed and what…

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06/29/2015

Goodly Tents

Much of Jewish life is built around community. Jews often live close to…

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06/29/2015

Nice Neighbors

Be aware of the sensitivities of your neighbors.

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06/26/2015

A Truly Jewish Hospital

It happened during the Holocaust that Rabbi Yekusiel Yehuda Halberstam was…

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06/26/2015

Volunteer

Consider volunteering at a local hospital. 

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06/25/2015

It’s All in the Timing

When setting out to conquer the Promised Land, the Israelites' first…

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06/25/2015

Perspective

Try to see the miracles in the world around you.

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06/24/2015

Private versus Public

Moses’ greatest desire was to enter the Promised Land along with the…

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06/24/2015

Aware of Place

Be aware of how you treat others both publicly and privately.

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06/23/2015

Sir “The Jew”

The first Jew to be knighted by a monarch of England was not himself…

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06/23/2015

Local Support

Support your local Jewish community.

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06/22/2015

The Entertainer

Judging by the jokes included in so many movies about marriage, there is a…

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06/22/2015

Fine Line

When joking with other people, be aware of their reactions and be careful…

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06/21/2015

The Importance of Dad

In honor of Father's Day, Jewish Treats presents this classic…

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06/21/2015

Happy Day

If you can, call your father and wish him a happy Father's Day. 

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06/19/2015

Respect of the Sons

In the twenty-first century, rebelling against one’s family is…

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