09/04/2017
Samuel Gompers, Labor Leader
In honor of Labor Day, Jewish Treats presents a brief biography of Samuel…
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09/01/2017
Keep it Fair: Ox and Donkey
“Fair” is a word we hear very often. From our earliest years, human beings…
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09/01/2017
Strength and Talent
When working with people be aware of their unique strengths and talents.
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08/31/2017
The Jews of Luxembourg
When the small European nation of Luxembourg became independent in 1815,…
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08/30/2017
Don’t Wake Them
If you have ever had a noisy neighbor or lived next door to a construction…
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08/30/2017
Shhh Please
Be aware of the amount of noise you create when people in your house are…
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08/29/2017
An Interesting Philologist
Language is considered to be one of the unique characteristics of…
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08/29/2017
Lovely Language
Keep in mind that the words you choose should reflect the person you want…
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08/28/2017
I Am To My Beloved
The Torah verse that epitomizes the emotion of love is: “Anee l’dodi v’dodi…
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08/28/2017
Relationship Development
Write a short list of ways you feel you can build your relationship with…
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08/25/2017
A Teacher Shrouded in Mystery
In 1956, Uruguay received one of its most interesting Jewish immigrants,…
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08/25/2017
Find One
Develop a relationship with someone with whom you can explore Judaism more…
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08/24/2017
Leading Ahead
The Talmudic sage Rabbi Meir used to say, "Great is repentance, for on…
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08/24/2017
You Are Welcome Here
Be warm and welcoming to people who are new to your community.
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08/23/2017
The Jewish Legion
On August 23, 1917, the British government announced that they would create…
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08/23/2017
Charitable Places
Designate a specific place or bank account in which to set aside money for…
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08/22/2017
The Alarm Clock
New beginnings are often difficult.For those who are not “morning people,”…
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08/22/2017
Serious Celebration
Celebrate Rosh Chodesh Elul (the beginning of the month of Elul) with a…
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08/21/2017
How the Hechsher? Is it Kosher?
In addition to enabling the mass production of dry goods, clothing and…
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08/21/2017
Manners Before Munching
When asking someone about the kosher-standard of food, make certain to ask…
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08/20/2017
Eclipse
One might expect the sages to record eclipses as moments of awe, but…
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08/18/2017
At the Rebbe’s Table
In a chassidic community, the Rebbe is far more than the decider of Jewish…
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08/18/2017
Something Different
While celebrating Shabbat, explore customs from other Jewish communities.
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08/17/2017
A Thing to Say
It is a terrible thing to learn that someone you care about has died.…
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08/16/2017
The Jews of Cyprus
The history of the Jews in Cyprus is surprisingly "benign" given the…
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08/16/2017
Supplies
If you know a family in need, anonymously drop off a gift card for school…
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08/15/2017
The Cochin Jews of India
The Malabar Jews of Cochin*, India, claim to have existed as a community…
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