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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06/12/2019
Support Israel: Eat a Falafel
Find a local kosher restaurant and enjoy some fresh falafel. There, you…
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06/11/2019
Extended Isru Chag
Today is Isru Chag, the name given to the day that follows the 3 Pilgrimage…
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06/11/2019
Continue Studying Torah!
Don’t let the end of the Shavuot festival stop you from continuing to study…
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06/07/2019
Where in the World is Moses?
The centerpiece of Parashat Yitro is the Decalogue, the Revelation at…
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06/07/2019
Green Cheesecake At Midnight
The holiday of Shavuot has three well-known, and well-loved, customs:…
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06/07/2019
Sleep on Shabbat to Enable Shavuot Torah Study
Although one should not prepare on Shabbat for events that take place after…
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06/06/2019
Give Them a Choice
There is an oft-cited Midrash (Sifrei, Dvarim 343) describing how God…
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06/06/2019
Preparing for the Torah
Shortly after the Israelites encamped at the base of Mount Sinai, they…
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06/06/2019
Preparation is a Key to Success
“Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration” is…
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06/05/2019
The Littlest Mountain
When the Israelites were gathered at Mount Sinai, God gave them the…
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06/05/2019
Day of Distinction
On the first day of Sivan in the year 2448 (Jewish calendar), only seven…
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06/05/2019
Contemplate Jewish Chosen-ness
If Jews historically accepted being God’s “chosen people” on this day, what…
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