12/10/2012
Human Rights and Brit Milah
Today, December 10th, is "Human Rights Day." Chanukah is the holiday when…
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12/09/2012
On the 25th of Kislev
It is not uncommon to find that significant events in Jewish history…
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12/09/2012
The Chanukah Blessings
The Jewish people have said this prayer daily for thousands of years.On…
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12/09/2012
The Sanctity of Home
Bring a hint of the light of the ancient Temple into your own home by…
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12/07/2012
Light One Candle
"Light one candle for the Maccabee children, with thanks that their light…
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12/07/2012
Hannah and Her Sons
The story of Hannah and her seven sons is the story of the Jewish…
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12/07/2012
After Shabbat
Be certain to wait until full dark, when it is no longer Shabbat, to light…
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12/07/2012
Chanukah Decor, Part Three
Jewish Treats and NJOP present a series of design ideas that will help you…
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12/06/2012
Chanukah – What’s The Mitzvah
Here's a quiz: What is the primary mitzvah of Chanukah? a) Eating latkes…
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12/06/2012
Giving Gifts
"One who is diligent in lighting Chanukah candles will have children……
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12/06/2012
Window Treatment
Arrange an appropriate place in your home to display your menorah.
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12/06/2012
Chanukah Decor, Part Two
Jewish Treats and NJOP present a series of design ideas that will help…
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12/05/2012
The Story of Chanukah
Around the year 167 B.C.E., the Syrian-Greek rulers of Judea tried to force…
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12/05/2012
Putting Chanukah In Perspective
The events of Chanukah took place about 150 years after the death of…
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12/05/2012
Share It
If a friend or co-worker is unfamiliar with the history of this holiday,…
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12/05/2012
Chanukah Decor, Part One
Jewish Treats and NJOP present a series of design ideas that will help you…
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12/04/2012
Konrad Zegota – Saving Lives
Have you heard of Konrad Zegota, responsible for saving thousands of Jewish…
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12/04/2012
Look On It
Don't look away when a neighbor is having a problem. Even if you are…
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12/03/2012
No More Nightmares
There are many causes for bad dreams: anxiety, stress, indigestion, and,…
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11/30/2012
Shabbat Shabbaton – Complete Rest
In Exodus 31:14-17, the Torah once again reminds the Jewish people to keep…
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11/30/2012
Activities of Rest
This Shabbat, spend the afternoon with family and friends.
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11/29/2012
Tombstone
In Judaism, the dead are given great respect. One important tradition that…
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11/29/2012
Special Visit
Make an effort to visit the graves of your relatives, to bring solace to…
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11/28/2012
The Tribe of Reuben
As the forefathers of the twelve tribes of Israel, the lives and…
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11/27/2012
For National Novel Writing Month: Laura Z.
Although three of her published novels were structured around a Jewish…
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11/27/2012
Inspired Gifts
This Chanukah, share your favorite Jewish writers with your friends and…
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11/26/2012
A-Hunting We Won’t Go
Ah, Fall. The crisp air, the beautiful foliage and, for those who live in…
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11/26/2012
Second Helping
Wrap up your holiday left overs and bring them to a local food shelter.…
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